News

Due to the current Coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions our Group Exercise Classes have been suspended until further notice.

We encourage patients to book an appointment with their Physiotherapist to develop an individualised home-based exercise program.

Great news - our group exercise classes will be recommencing soon!

Online group exercise classes have ceased in preparation for the return of our regular classes at Alphington Exercise + Rehabilitation Centre.

As permitted by the Victorian Government's current planned easing of restrictions, we will recommence on-site classes from Monday 22 June (unless rules / guidelines are amended).

Great news - you can now book most of our services online!

The system is very simple to use and easy to navigate, with bookings available for: 

• Sport & Exercise Medicine, Paediatric Medicine, Podiatry, and Dietetics at Alphington Sports Medicine Clinic (339 Heidelberg Road).
• Physiotherapy, Exercise Physiology, Massage, and Occupational (Hand) Therapy at Alphington Exercise + Rehabilitation Centre (376 Heidelberg Road).

Homemade Granola
 

Finding a granola that ticks all the boxes can be difficult. Many of the ones packed on supermarket shelves are high in sugar or over toasted to the point where you have a dental disaster waiting to happen!

Creating your own means you can completely customise your mix of ingredients to your taste and your health needs.

*This recipe makes a large batch. Store in the pantry in an airtight jar or container and it will keep for months!

Let’s work together to stop the spread of COVID-19!

If you haven’t already done so we encourage you to download the Australian Government’s COVIDSafe app.

The COVIDSafe app speeds up contacting people exposed to Coronavirus (COVID-19). It helps you and all of our communities. It also assists health officials to quickly understand and tackle the spread of  COVID-19.

An Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP) has the ability to assist patients in the prevention, management and treatment of chronic and complex conditions through specific exercise programming.

Our Accredited Exercise Physiologist, Ashley Bigaran, has considerable experience as a strength and conditioning coach as well as in the field of exercise oncology. She uses exercise medicine to manage and prevent the side effects of cancer treatment.

Despite some early wintry weather, the construction work for our renovation project is still going well at the rear of the Clinic building.

Obviously there is a long way to go with the whole redevelopment project but seeing the structure of the new floor space starting to take shape is very exciting!

REMEMBER - During the construction:

To alleviate concerns and minimise exposure to COVID-19, while continuing to offer essential services to the public as best we can, we have introduced Telehealth consults at Alphington Sports Medicine Clinic.

Please Note: At this stage, for as long as it is safe and within Government regulations, we remain open to the public for face-to-face consultations as well as Telehealth consultations.

What is Telehealth? 
In short, video consultations between health professionals and their patients.
It allows for the exchange of health information between a practitioner and patient in separate locations.
While this is not suitable for all appointments, it is an option we want to offer as widely as we can to ensure as many people as possible can access the help they need.
Initially we will be introducing video consults for appointments with Physiotherapists, one of our Sport & Exercise Medicine Physicians, and one of our Sport & Exercise Medicine Registrars, but we will look to expand it across other services soon. In addition, all of our Sports Medicine Doctors currently have the capacity to do phone consultations. 

As a health service, at this stage, we are remaining open to the public.

The health and safety of our patients and staff remains of upmost importance and we are continuing to follow the Government health recommendations.

While we are trying to minimise the level of disruption to our services and continue to offer what is essential for our patients’ well-being, it is still most important that we uphold a safe environment for all.

We are continuing to monitor developments and adjust our practices and procedures as required.  

Here’s an update of what we have been and are doing here to provide a safe environment for all staff and patients.

Construction Is Underway . . .

Well actually, it has been for a while, but photos of pipes going in underground and footings being poured aren't as interesting!

While that was happening the steel framework was being fabricated off-site.

This week the frame has been going up, and quickly, so things are really starting to take shape.

As a health orientated business we are obviously taking the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) situation very seriously. The health and safety of our patients and staff is of upmost importance and we are following Government health recommendations.

Taking into consideration the information and advice from health authorities, along with the fact that much of our work here is done in enclosed spaces and includes close contact, often touch, we have chosen to put certain measures in place to limit the risk of exposure. 

Salmon & Sweet Potato Patties
Egg free & Dairy free

Turn leftover salmon into a superfood patty!

This is a great mid-week meal as there is minimal cooking time required. You can also prep a few extra’s and store them in the freezer for times when you need an instant meal.

Clean up continues . . .

After the demolition of the rear of our Clinic building late last year the builders have been busy with clean up in preparation for the construction phase, which will begin soon.

We’re still open for business - using the front of the Clinic at 339 Heidelberg Rd along with our Exercise + Rehab Centre at 376 Heidelberg Rd.

REMEMBER

During the demolition and construction:

-        there is no access to Alphington Sports Medicine Clinic from the back, Westgarth Street. Please use the Heidelberg Road entrance.

The picture says it all!
 

Demolition of the rear of our Clinic building is done - it all happened very quickly late last week.

Obviously there is still some clean up to do, but after that construction of the new section can begin.

We’re still open for business - using the front of the Clinic at 339 Heidelberg Rd along with our Exercise + Rehab Centre at 376 Heidelberg Rd.

The festive season is fast approaching so we wanted to take this chance to say:

Merry Christmas to all - we wish you a happy & healthy 2020!

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

We are closed on Sundays from 8 December to 26 January and on the following Public Holidays: Wednesday 25 & Thursday 26 December 2019 + Wednesday 1 & Monday 27 January 2020.

We will be closing at 2.00pm on Tuesday 24 & 31 December.