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Massaman Curry

A curry for the whole family!

I love a good slow cook recipe. They’re minimal effort with maximum reward. It’s also a great way to get the most out of inexpensive cuts of meat. What I really love about this Massaman curry recipe is that it’s a great family meal. You can make a big enough batch to feed an army. It also freezes well for those looking to meal prep in advance.

Podiatrist Emma Poynton has just finished working at Melbourne Park, where she provided Podiatry care for all players at the Australian Open.

Her clinic was part of the Player Medical Services (a multi-disciplinary sports medicine team) and was called “Foot Fault”.

Now that the tournament is over we asked her to tell us a bit about the experience . . . .

How did your involvement with the 2023 Australian Open come about and what was your role?

Shockwave Therapy is a non-invasive, clinically proven method of treating musculoskeletal disorders. It has been found to relieve most patients after just a few treatment sessions, even those suffering from chronic pain.

Administered via a probe held against the skin, radial shockwaves are high-energy soundwaves transmitted on to and passing through the skin, which spread outwards into the underlying tissues.

Shockwave Therapy is used for the treatment of pain related to a number of chronic soft tissue conditions or to assist with pain management.

The festive season is fast approaching and it’s been another challenging year, so we wanted to take a moment to say: 

Merry Christmas - here's to happier and healthier times for all in 2023! 

Our standard hours over the Christmas and New Year period are: 
• Monday to Friday 8.00am - 8.00pm, Saturdays 8:30am - 12.00pm 

We are closed on Sundays and on the following Public Holidays: 
• Monday 26 & Tuesday 27 December 2022 
• Monday 2 & Thursday 26 January 2023. 

Stay COVID Safe Everyone!

Brown Rice Salad

This recipe was first introduced to me by ASM’s in-house podiatrist Emma Poynton, and has since become a staple at family barbeques, as well as a quick and easy weeknight lunch or dinner option. 

I like this recipe because it’s so versatile, you can have it as a side or add some protein like chicken or tuna and make it a meal.

We’ve recently added another new piece of testing equipment to our Exercise + Rehabilitation Area – ForceDecks.

ForceDecks allows quick and easy assessment of stability, strength and movement, providing auto-analysed results in real-time.

With this equipment our Physiotherapists can analyse your balance, strength and movement strategies in a range of exercises and jumps. They can monitor rehabilitation progress and injury risk, collect baseline data, and improve performance.

Sport & Exercise Medicine Physician Dr Liam West and Physiotherapist Madeleine Thompson have just returned from working at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

Now that they are back from Birmingham we asked them to tell us a bit about the experience . . . .

How did your involvement with the 2022 Commonwealth Games come about and what was your role?

Slow-Cooker Lentil Soup

Winter is wrapping up but there’s still time to get in some great meals using a slow-cooker.

If you don’t have a slow cooker I can’t recommend them highly enough. The best options are around $30 from Target or Kmart and it’s just so nice to come home to a ready-made and soul-warming meal like soups or stews.

This recipe is so simple and will take you just 10 minutes to prepare!

Serves 8
Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 4 hours (high) or 8 hours (low)

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Basketball Australia has announced the 2022 inductees to the Australian Basketball Hall of Fame - three of which are Victorians, and that includes Alphington Sports Medicine's own Dr Peter Harcourt!

Peter and his wife Katherine established the Clinic back in 1981 and are both still Directors today. And while we may be a little biased, we think it's very fitting that he joins sporting royalty in the Hall of Fame.

The Victorian Government has announced further easing of COVID-19 restrictions that will come into effect 11:59pm Friday 24 June.

While checking in via a QR Code is no longer needed on our premises, as we are an Allied Health Care Facility, face masks are still required.  

Non-communicable chronic diseases (NCD) like type 2 diabetes, obesity & cardiovascular disease are a public health challenge across the world.

There are many risk factors in developing these diseases, however we know that modifiable risk factors like exercise and other lifestyle changes play a pivotal role in both reducing the development and progression of chronic diseases. Often increasing our physical activity and improving our dietary behaviours is recommended, yet rarely personalised and integrated into a global treatment plan. 

Sport and Exercise Physician Dr David Bolzonello recently presented Additional Education sessions on Incident Management & Concussion for both the Northern Football Netball League (NFNL) and the Essendon District Football League (EDFL).

He would like to thank the Leagues for the opportunity to speak to their sports trainers and hopes those who attended found the tips useful. 

Here is a recap of the key points he covered in the presentation:

Veggie Loaded Mexican Mince

This veggie packed mince is so versatile. Use in burritos, rice bowls, as a bolognese sauce, on top of potato mash or serve with a side salad. This mixture freezes really well so you could meal prep a big batch to save you time during those busy week nights. It’s also very easy to make, budget friendly, nutritious, and super delish!

Serves 4-5

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Sport & Exercise Medicine Registrar Dr Hussain Khan has just returned from Pakistan where he supported the Australian Men’s Cricket Team on their recent tour.

Now that he’s back at the Clinic, we asked him to tell us a bit about the experience . . . .

How and when did you become involved with the Australian Cricket Team?

Practitioner Interview – Covering Ice Hockey at the Paralympic Winter Games

Podiatrist Emma Poynton has just returned from working at the 2022 Paralympic Winter Games. She was one of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) International Technical Officials (ITO) assigned to the Para Ice Hockey.

Now that she’s back from Beijing we asked her to tell us a bit about the experience . . . .

How did your involvement with the International Paralympic Committee and World Para Ice Hockey come about?