Normally when you think of a standard fracture, it is caused by trauma – a big hit, landing, knock, fall to the site. You wear a cast for a few weeks and then it’s healed and you get going again.
Stress fractures are a little different!
Calisthenics is a niche sport loved by many in Australia and, in particular, in Victoria. It combines skills of gymnastics and ballet with artistry and grace. However, because it is quite niche, there is very little knowledge on injury patterns and why they occur – this is particularly frustrating for Sports & Exercise Doctors who see these dancers.
Just in time for the footy season, we’re offering a new concussion rehab service!
Following a concussion there can be an array of symptoms that can include visual and vestibular issues, headaches and difficulty exercising, just to name a few. Physiotherapy rehabilitation can assist with the recovery of these symptoms.
Keep the “summer vibes” going with this refreshing and nutritious grain salad.
High in fibre and protein, this salad makes a great side to any dish, or a base to a main meal.
Check out this great clip from Channel 9’s Sunday Today Show – they went behind the scenes to visit Emma’s FootFault Clinic at Melbourne Park!
Here’s a quick look at our extensively equipped Exercise + Rehabilitation Area – established to provide a focused approach to exercise and rehabilitation.
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 2025!
Liver is one of the most nutritious foods you can eat. It contains significantly more iron, b12, vitamin a, and choline than any other red meat.
Great news – We’re now offering Specialist Sport & Exercise Physician consultations in Sunbury!
If you need to see a Specialist Sport & Exercise Physician but our Clinic in Northcote is too far away, there is a new option for you.
Alphington Sports Medicine has signed on to be an official Collection Point for Friends with Dignity’s Christmas Appeal again this year.
There was a strong Alphington Sports Medicine contingent at the 2024 Sports Medicine Australia and Australasian College of Sport & Exercise Physicians joint Conference last week at the MCG with our Practitioners and Directors involved across all levels of the conference.
Sports Physiotherapist Madeleine Thompson has just returned from the 2024 Paralympic Games where she was working at the Australia Physical Therapies Headquarters.
Now that she’s back from France we asked her to tell us a bit about the experience . . . .
As the weather warms up, this noodle salad bowl is an easy meal prep recipe for lunch or dinner. Change up your favourite vegetables, dressing and protein source (beef/chicken/tofu/fish) for endless variety.
Are you a skier or snowboarder?
Do you want to enhance your performance and / or enjoy your time on the snow more?
We’ve introduced a specialist Snow Physiotherapy service to help!
There’s nothing like a warm bowl of chicken soup in this Melbourne weather!
Simple to make and versatile.
You can add any vegetables you like, make a big batch for meal prep or freeze for another day.
Do you have low bone mass?
Are you at risk of falls?
If so, we can help!
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 . . . .
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.
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