Practitioner Interview – Physiotherapist Katharine Wrobel's BMX World Cup Coverage Physiotherapist Katharine Wrobel has just returned from working at the Brisbane round of the 2024 UCI BMX Racing World Cup.  We asked her to tell us a bit about the experience . . . .  How and when did you become involved with the BMX World Cup?  ..read more

There is something about preparing your own gnocchi that makes it taste so good! You can add any favourite sauce to change up the recipe. These also freeze really well if you want to save some to cook another day. Salt, pepper, garlic powder to taste ..read more

Cooking With Kristen: Mango Bliss Balls These bitesize snacks can be enjoyed as a fuel source before training, added to kids lunchboxes (if allowed nuts), or for when that 3pm slump calls for a sugar hit. Because they contain natural sugars and are loaded with healthy fats and fibre they won’t spike your blood sugars leaving you feeling energised and satisfied for longer. *rough estimates - no need to be exact with measurements ..read more

The festive season is fast approaching, so we wanted to take this chance to say: Season's Greetings to all - we wish you a happy & healthy 2024!  Our standard hours over the Christmas and New Year period are:  **We will also be closed on the following Public Holidays:  Monday 25 & Tuesday 26 December 2023 + Monday 1 & Friday 26 January 2024 ..read more

Practitioner Interview – Fiona Jacobs at the 2023 Trampoline World Cup Physiotherapist Fiona Jacobs has recently returned from Bulgaria, where she supported Gymnastics Australia’s 5 Trampoline athletes competing at the World Cup in Varna. We asked her to tell us a bit about the experience . . . . How and when did you become involved with Gymnastics Australia ..read more

Alphington Sports Medicine has signed up to be an official Collection Point for Friends with Dignity's Christmas Appeal and Back to School Drive (1 November - 12 December). Friends with Dignity is a not-for-profit organisation providing assistance to adults and children who have been impacted by domestic violence ..read more

Practitioner Interview – Brandon Lowe on working as a Physiotherapist in the NPL1 Physiotherapist Brandon Lowe has just completed the season as Team Physiotherapist for the Avondale FC. The club took out the 2023 NPL VIC Men's Championship, Premiership and also achieved a points record and goals record in NPL1 for the season. We asked him to tell us a bit about working with the players and club. . . .   How and when did you become involved with Football (Soccer) and the Avondale FC?   ..read more

Dr Carlee Van Dyk – Working at the U23 World Rowing Championships Sport & Exercise Medicine Registrar Dr Carlee Van Dyk has just returned from Bulgaria, where she was working at the U23 World Rowing Championships. We asked her to tell us a bit about the experience . . . .  When and how did you become involved with the Rowing & the U23 World Championships ..read more

Cooking With Kristen: Sausage And Lentil Tray Bake Sausage And Lentil Tray Bake Who doesn’t love a one-pan meal! In this nourishing, balanced meal, you’ll get a serve of protein, veggies, and whole grains. Lentils are a fantastic source of low GI fibre, plant-based iron and protein, and B-vitamins like folate. Whip up this hearty-winter meal in less than 30 minutes. The perfect mid-week family dinner ..read more

Pelvic Organ Prolapse and Pessary Fitting Why do I feel a bulge or heaviness down there? Introducing our new Pessary Fitting service at Alphington Sports Medicine Clinic for the management of Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP). Pessaries are non-surgical devices that provide support to the pelvic organs, helping to alleviate symptoms and improve the quality of life for women with pelvic organ prolapse. What is Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP ..read more