COVID UPDATE 2/9/2021: Still open to provide you with medical care and essential Allied Health care!

02 September 2021

In line with the Victorian Government's announcement of an extension to the lockdown, the current restrictions we have in place (see below) will remain until further notice.

 

As a health service, we remain open to the public for essential treatments - but with some limitations to what we offer and how.

 

Face-to-face appointments continue for:

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Dr Gaylene McKay - Working with the Opals at the Tokyo Olympics

26 August 2021

 

Dr Gaylene McKay has been the Opals (Australian Women’s Basketball Team) Physiotherapist for 7 years and travelled with them many times for camps and tournaments. But this year she had the privilege of supporting them in Tokyo for the 2020 Olympics!

 

Now that she’s back in Australia we asked her to spend some of her hotel quarantine time telling us a bit about the experience . . . .

 

How did it feel to go to the Olympics and support one of the teams representing Australia?

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Cooking With Kristen: Raspberry Coconut Muffins

23 August 2021
Raspberry Coconut Muffins
 

Banana bread is so 2020. Whether you’ve run out of things to bake during lockdown or you’re looking for an activity to keep the kids busy (and off their screens), you must give these muffins a try. They’re super easy to make, and don’t contain all the added sugars and additives that your local cafe or supermarket varieties contain. Enjoy these delicious, well-portioned cakes as a pick-me-up between meals or as an evening sweet treat.

 

Makes 6-8 medium muffins.

 

INGREDIENTS

 

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COVID UPDATE - Still open to provide you with medical care and urgent Allied Health care!

18 August 2021

In line with the Victorian Government's recent announcement of lockdown restrictions being strengthened and extended in metropolitan Melbourne, as a health service, we remain open to the public for urgent treatments - but with some additional limitations to what we offer and how. 

 

Face-to-face appointments continue for:

-        Sport & Exercise Medicine (Doctors and Registrars)

-        Paediatric Medicine, and

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Last Photos From Tokyo 2020

09 August 2021

While Dr Gaylene McKay, our Managing Director and the Lead Physiotherapist for the Opals, is now back in Australia and in quarantine, she did manage to send through a few last pics from her time at the Olympics.

 

She even rubbed shoulders with a few famous (non-basketball) faces while watching the Boomers vs USA before leaving Tokyo . . .

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COVID UPDATE - Still open to provide you with essential care!

05 August 2021

UPDATED 11/8/2021

 

As a result of the Victorian Government's announcement of an additional 7 days being added to the lockdown:

The current restrictions we have in place will remain until COB Thursday 19 August, unless Government guidelines change.

Masks are still required on our premises by all, unless exempt, and we remain open to provide essential care.

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More Photos from Tokyo 2020

03 August 2021

More great photos from the Olympics thanks to Alphington Sports Medicine's Managing Director & Opals Lead Physiotherapist, Dr Gaylene McKay.

 

The team had a huge win last night in Game 4 against Puerto Rico – let’s hope they can keep that momentum going when they face USA in the quarter finals tomorrow!

 

#GoOpals!

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FREE Women's Health Physiotherapy Information Session

29 July 2021

Have you ever wondered how strong your core is?

Are you experiencing any leaking of urine with exercise?

Are you pregnant or have you had a baby?

Would you just like some extra advice on how to feel stronger?

 

If you said yes to any of these, then this session is for you!

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Group Exercise Classes & Massage Therapy Services Resuming - Coronavirus Update 27 July 2021

27 July 2021

In line with the State Government’s most recent announcement on the easing of COVID restrictions, the following changes will come into effect at our Clinic from tomorrow morning (Wednesday 28 July):

 

  • Routine, in additional to essential care, appointments will be available for all our services.
  • Massage services will resume.
  • Group Exercise Classes will recommence*.

 

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Photos from Tokyo 2020

26 July 2021

 

APA titled Sports Physiotherapist and Alphington Sports Medicine's Managing Director, Dr Gaylene McKay, is currently in Tokyo for the Olympics.

 

As Lead Physiotherapist for the Opals (Australia’s Women’s Basketball Team) she’ll be doing her best to ensure all players are at peak fitness for each game.

 

Thankfully she’s also doing a great job of taking photos to give those of us back in Australia an insight into what it’s like over there, for our athletes and support crew.

 

#GoOpals!

 

 

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COVID UPDATE - We remain open to provide you with essential care!

15 July 2021

UPDATED 20/7/2021: As a result of the Victorian Government's announcement of an additional 7 days being added to the lockdown.

 

The current restrictions we have in place (as outlined below) will remain until COB Thursday 27 July, unless Government guidelines change.

 

Masks are still required on our premises by all, unless exempt, and we remain open to provide essential care.

 

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Group Exercise Classes Resuming - Coronavirus Update 17 June 2021

17 June 2021

In accordance with the Victorian Government’s most recent announcement on the easing of COVID restrictions, our Group Exercise Classes will recommence from tomorrow morning (Friday 18 June).

 

As our classes have a maximum of 5 participants, physical distancing requirements can be easily adhered to. In addition, there are strict protocols in place that all participants must follow and will include the need for all equipment to be sanitized after use.

 

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Coronavirus Update 10 June 2021

10 June 2021

In line with the State Government’s most recent announcement on the easing of COVID restrictions, the following changes will come into effect at our Clinic from tomorrow morning (Friday 11 June):

 

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We remain open to provide you with essential care!

27 May 2021

UPDATED 2/6/2021: As a result of the Victorian Government's announcement of an additional 7 days being added to the lockdown.

 

The current restrictions we have in place (as outlined below) will remain until COB Thursday 10 June, unless Government guidelines change.

 

Masks are still required on our premises by all, unless exempt, and we remain open to provide essential care.

 

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Cooking With Kristen: Healthy “Lower” Carb Pasta

27 May 2021
Healthy “Lower” Carb Pasta
 

DON’T CUT CARBS!

It’s not fun and it NEVER lasts. Rather than thinking about what you need to eliminate from your diet, think about what you can INCLUDE.

Increasing fruit and veg intake is associated with a number of positive health outcomes include weight loss, enhanced immunity, and improved mental state.

 

Love pasta?

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