Now that the 2018/19 WNBL season is over, we chatted with Alphington Sports Medicine Clinic Physiotherapist Gaylene McKay about her involvement. When and how did you begin working as a Physio in the WNBL / for the Melbourne Boomers?I commenced working as a Physiotherapist in the WNBL in 1991 whilst
Prep time: 10 minutes Serves: 4 INGREDIENTS 200g brown rice vermicelli noodles1 cucumber, finely sliced2 carrots, grated1 small chilismall bunch of mint1 spring onion, finely sliced2 cups bean sprouts½ cup roasted peanutsDried shallots Coriander (optional) Dressing 1 tsp brown sugar1 tsp fish sauce1 tsp sesame oilJuice of 1 lime½ cup rice wine vinegar
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 2019!
Kay Copeland, one of our most experienced practitioners, is now a Specialist Sports & Exercise Physiotherapist.
In this role she will act as a consultant to current treating practitioners to progress complex conditions.
If you hate Brussels sprouts you’re doing it all wrong. Boiled soggy sprouts are a thing of the past.
If you want to avoid the stink the trick is to keep the sprouts RAW.
Give my SPROUT & SPECK SALAD a go…
This can make for a perfect vegetarian dish too – just leave out the mince!
Are your feet affecting your knee pain?
Knee pain, specifically patellofemoral joint (PFJ) pain is a common condition seen by clinicians affecting all kinds of people.
Whilst there are multiple ways to manage this kind of knee pain, one key area often overlooked is how the feet are influencing the condition.
These savoury muffins make for a nutritious lunchbox snack that the whole family can enjoy. They can be a great way to sneak in extra veggies for those more fussy eaters.
Eating less meat is not only good for the environment, it does wonders for your health too!
To keep your health in check, and keep cholesterol levels down, aim for at least one meat-free meal a week by swapping fatty proteins for nutritious plant based alternatives like legumes, tofu or vegetables.
Unfortunately we are no longer offering our Sport & Exercise Physician Service at Warringal Medical Centre.
But don’t worry – appointments are still available with him at our Clinic.
Accredited Exercise Physiologists may seem relatively new on the Allied Health scene, but they’ve been around for a while now. Whilst the profession is becoming more familiar, there is still a lot that people aren’t aware of.
So here’s a few things that you may not know about what an Exercise Physiologists can offer.
If you’re looking for a quick and easy recipe look no further. This take on the classic Thai dish takes less then 10 minutes to cook and is the perfect balance of lean protein, energy boosting carbs, and nutrient rich greens.
We’ve welcomed Physiotherapist Darren Austin back to the Alphington Sports Medicine team!
He’s returned to us after being on tour with the Volleyball Team Australia Men Volleyroos as Head Physiotherapist
Issue 2 of THE ALPHINGTON HUDDLE, our quarterly eNewsletter, is out now.
It’s our way of keeping you up to date with what’s going on at / with our clinic and practitioners as well as providing you with useful and interesting information.
Healthy and kebab are words we don’t offer hear in the same sentence. But these fresh, veggie packed wraps are the perfect healthy alternative to the much loved greasy weekend kebab.
Introducing THE ALPHINGTON HUDDLE, our new quarterly eNewsletter.
Its our way of keeping you up to date with what’s going on at / with our clinic and practitioners as well as providing you with useful and interesting information.
Frittatas are great for when you’re pressed for time. Pair it with a fresh salad for a quick and easy meal, or portion it up for a high protein, super-satisfying snack.
Physiotherapists Karina Chilman and Madeleine Ellis have just returned from Townsville where they got the sweet taste of success in the form of Australian U18 Basketball Championships gold with the Vic Metro Men’s and Vic Country Women’s teams.
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