As metro Melbourne heads into an extended two weeks of Stage Four lockdown, it’s very easy to get caught up in a downward spiral of low motivation and despair. The vibe this week has been one of frustration, we at Alpha Sports Medicine feel this too. It’s easy to say just look at the positives,…
If you’re an adult in Australia, chances are you’ve experienced a headache. Maybe you’ve been working longer hours hunched at your kitchen bench? Maybe you’ve been stressed out while home schooling your kids? Or perhaps you’ve found yourself spending more time watching Netflix slouched on the couch? Whatever the reason, if you’ve experienced a headache…
As we begin to venture out of isolation and back into society, there is an air of excitement about the return of the things we love! Sport being one of them. How good is it to be back on the pitch, back on the court, back in the water with your team mates! Likelihood is…
Physio or Osteo, what’s the difference? It’s a common question we hear floating around in our clinic. To put it simply, the difference between Physio and Osteo isn’t much at all. With our team at Alpha Sports Medicine & Osteopathy recently welcoming a Physiotherapist, now the question is, who should you choose to help you…
Inside isolation for an Aussie returning home from overseas. Is it luxury? Or is it military camp? We take an insiders view into Isolation in Crown Promenade, Melbourne.
With the current state of global crisis due to the COVID19 outbreak, you may find yourself sooner or later in isolation in 2020. Whether you’ve returned home from overseas, you’ve been interstate or your work has implemented a work from home policy, the idea of being stuck at home for two weeks may seem daunting…
Remember a time where you called your knee’s left and right, instead of good and bad? For some reason or another, the knee tends to be the joint that becomes most painful over time. Knee pain can be debilitating and it can stop you from doing the things you love most. There are many reasons…
Running can be a great form of fitness. It can get your heart racing and fill your body with endorphins, which can leave you feeling on top of the world! But that doesn’t just happen over night. It can sometimes feel difficult, exhausting and even cause you pain. So it is really important before you…
Have you lived with back pain your whole life? Or maybe you’ve just had a baby, and your back is suddenly painful. Or perhaps you’ve changed jobs and spend more time sitting at your desk. Now you wake up daily with aching back pain. If this sounds like you, read on to find out how…
Every year thousands of resolutions are made, but only a small fraction upheld. Ever wanted to know how to make your resolutions stick? Setting goals doesn’t have to be hard, you’ve just got to know where to start! Here are five tips to help you achieve your goals in 2020! 1. Pen to Paper When…
There’s something so empowering about being out in nature, but have you ever though about hiking through it? The beauty of hiking is it’s low cost, it’s challenging and it brings you closer to nature than you ever thought possible. When Osteopath, Dr. Ashton Wilson recently travelled to Norway, she trailed many beautiful hikes, including…
Spring is fast approaching here in Melbourne, and for a lot of people, that means finals fever! They call it finals fever for a reason, it can bring with it excitement, anxiety and overwhelming joy. To win that elusive prize that you’ve worked so hard for all season, here are four tips to help give…