News

In November and December 2014, one of our physiotherapists Peta travelled to Europe to get her physio fix for all things ballet. She travelled as physio with dancers from the Northern Territory's Ballet Company, taking the opportunity to connect with the health teams of various European dance companies and full-time dance schools.

Gordon Pritchard (physio) recently travelled as physio to the Men & Ladies Victorian Cricket Squads for the 2015 Imparja Cup - National Indigenous Cricket Tournament. He has kindly provided us with an update.

On the weekend of 28th Feb-1st March, ASMC's Sue Hogarth will be taking part in the "Weekend to End Women's Cancer". The walk is to benefit the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, providing vital funding to research and clinical care at Peter Mac. We wish Sue all the best for this important initiative and throw our support behind her.

We are pleased to announce a new service as ASMC, ViMove by DorsaVi. ViMove uses wireless sensor technology to accurately and objectively measure movement and muscle activity of the lower back and legs......read more about this innovative technology here

Recently Michael Kaplan and friend of ASMC (Miranda Wallis - physio) travelled to China for the 2014 Youth Olympic Games.  They went as part of the Headquaters medical team.  Between them and 2 other physios and 2 sports doctors they were responsible for maintaining 89 Australian Athletes.

We are pleased to announce a new service at Alphington Exercise + Rehab, "Exercise Physiology". We warmly welcome "Ashley Bigaran" (Exercise Physiologist) on board.

Julia Allan (physiotherapist) recently travelled with the Andrew Gaze Australian All Star Team to China. She kindly gives us a quick run down.

2014 is well and truly underway. Of note, to stay on top of advances in clinical systems, we have recently installed and begun working with new appintment and payment software . While we will always endeavour to keep things as streamlined and efficient as possible, we thank you for your patience and understanding while things settle in.

As 2013 draws to a close, we'd like to wish all the Alphington Sports Med community a safe and happy Xmas and New Year. It's been a busy 2013 and as we round out the year we take this opportunity to update you all on what's making news....

Recently, John Pompei (physiotherapist) spent a month at the Australian Institute of Sport’s European Training Centre (ETC) in Gavirate, Italy. His time away was eventful and eye opening. For all of our sports enthusiast friends......this one is a great read for you! Read on....

Our friend Adam Culvenor (physiotherapist) has been doing some fantastic research into linkages between ACL reconstruction and early onset knee arthritis. He has recently returned to Australia after completing a large portion of his PhD in Oslo, Norway. His work was recently published in the Australian Physiotherapy Association Sports Physio Magazine. Well done Adam! Another great contribution to the field!

Over the weekend of 20th-21st October, Alphington Sports Medicine Clinic was proud to host Wayne Rodgers (former physio here at the clinic) to present his unique look at strength & conditioning exercise principles and techniques. Wayne is now based in Far North Queensland, where he runs his health and wellness business
"Health Adventure"

Alphington Sports Medicine Clinic is pleased to announce that we will be welcoming aboard Dr. Peter Barnett as of October 15th, 2012 to consult at ASMC. Dr. Barnett is specialised in paediatric medicine and has a keen interest in sports medicine practice....