News

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

Merry Christmas to all - we wish you a happy & healthy 2021!

Please Note:

Our standard hours over the Christmas and New Year period are:

Monday to Friday 8.00am - 8.00pm, Saturdays 8:30am - 12.00pm*

Vietnamese Noodle Salad With Sticky Pork Belly

This refreshing salad is super simple to make. It’s loaded with veggies and requires almost no cooking. It’s the perfect summer dish!

Here's a quick update on where our redevelopment project is at: 

• Renovation work continues on our Clinic building at 339 Heidelberg Road. 
• Builders are now working on the front (original section) in addition to finishing off upstairs at the back (new section) of the building.

With the 2020 AFL season now complete, we chatted with Alphington Sports Medicine Clinic’s Sport & Exercise Medicine Registrars Dr Liam West and Dr Kendall Brooks about their involvement with the Hawthorn (Hawks) and Greater Western Sydney (GWS Giants) teams, respectively.

How and when did you become involved with the AFL and the Hawks / Giants?

Our Group Exercise Classes Are Returning!

In accordance with the Victorian Government's roadmap for further easing of restrictions, we will recommence our Group Exercise Classes from Monday 9 November*.

As our classes have a maximum of 4 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. 

With the 2020 Suncorp Super Netball season now complete, we chatted with Alphington Sports Medicine Clinic’s Sport & Exercise Medicine Registrar Dr Samantha May about her involvement with the Premiership winning Melbourne Vixens.

Firstly, congratulations on the incredible 2020 Season at the Melbourne Vixens. Can you describe what it meant to you to be part of this Premiership winning team?

Great News – Our Massage Therapy services have returned!

In accordance with the Victorian Government's most recent easing of restrictions, we are now able to recommence offering Massage Therapy.

Sessions are currently available Wednesdays (pm), Fridays (pm) and Saturday (am), with more options to open up soon.

Our Women’s Health and Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist, Laura Yammouni, has expanded this list of specialist services she offers.

Consultations are now available for men's pelvic health issues.

Treatment can be provided for conditions such as:

• pre and post prostate surgery
• urinary incontinence
• faecal incontinence, and
• constipation.

And treatment for women now includes the following (additional) conditions:

With the 2019/20 A-League season now complete, we chatted with Alphington Sports Medicine Clinic’s Specialist Sport & Exercise Medicine Physician Dr David Bolzonello about his involvement in the club’s inaugural year of competition.

How and when did you become involved with the WUFC and A-League?

Women's Health Physiotherapy specialises in the area of pelvic floor muscle rehabilitation, continence management and physical conditions of pregnancy & postnatal period.

Laura Yammouni has joined the Alphington Sports Medicine team a a specialist Women’s Health Physiotherapist and can offer treatment in the following areas:

Peanut Butter Snack Bars
 

Calling all peanut butter lovers. If you’re looking for a 3pm pick-me-up treat read on. The best part about this simple recipe is there is no cooking involved! Just mix together a handful of ingredients and let the fridge do all the work.

Here's an update on the project: 

Renovation work continues on our Clinic building at 339 Heidelberg Road. 

Builders are now working on the front (original section) in addition to finishing off upstairs at the back (new section) of the building.

In line with the most recent announcements from the Victorian Government in relation to COVID19 restrictions, as a health service, we remain open to the public for essential treatments.

COVID Safe Plan

Last updated 6/8/2020

The health and safety of our patients and staff remains of upmost importance.  We are continuing to adhere to changes in Government regulations and adjust our practices and procedures as required. 

Our aim is to continue to provide essential health services in an environment where the risks of exposure to COVID-19 is managed to the best of our ability.

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Important details about access changes to Alphington Sports Medicine Clinic!

Due to renovation works, our Clinic building (339 Heidelberg Rd) will be closed to the public on Thursday 30 and Friday 31 July.

Alphington Sports Medicine Clinic will re-open on Monday 3 August.