How to (safely) improve your fitness this summer
Thinking of stepping up your exercise plans as the warmer weather dawns upon us?
Our Physiotherapist, Evan Ramos shares his top tips to help you stay healthy, motivated and determined as you start to ramp up your exercise over the summer months.
Peanut Butter Rocky Road
With Christmas just around the corner, why not whip up this delicious Peanut Butter Rocky Road as a gift for your family or friends – or as a special festive treat for yourself!
BBQ Chicken Skewers with Pear and Cabbage Slaw
Keep things fresh this festive season with Amanda’s BBQ Chicken Skewers with Pear and Cabbage Slaw. Perfect for those warm nights or when you just need a break from Christmas feasting!
Christmas and New Year opening hours
Please see our alternative opening hours over the Christmas and New Year period.
Clinic closure – National Day of Mourning
Following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II and in observance of the National Day of Mourning, sportsmed clinics will be closed and elective surgery cancelled on Thursday 22 September.
Recipe of the Month: Miso-glazed salmon
This month we take a trip to Japan with our sportsmed Dietitian, Amanda Maiorano.
Recipe of the Month: Caramelised Pear Porridge
This month we focus on some hearty food to get us through the colder months courtesy of our sportsmed Dietitian, Amanda Maiorano.
sportsmed COVID-19 update
Our clinics are open. If you have any queries about your upcoming appointment or surgery, please contact us on 08 8130 1222 during business hours.
Easter Recipe: Wholemeal Hot Cross Buns
The Easter long weekend is a great time to relax and enjoy time with friends and family. As always, we’re spoilt with endless amounts of delicious Easter treats! For some people this may bring up feelings of anxiety about having to ‘control’ what they eat. So instead of feeling guilty about possibly eating more chocolate than usual, let’s give ourselves permission to embrace the celebrations and remember that it’s completely normal to enjoy different types and amounts of food at different stages of the year!
West Adelaide Football Club
sportsmed is proudly continuing its 13 year relationship with The West Adelaide Football Club. Find out more about it here!
Christmas and New Year opening hours
Please see our alternative opening hours over the Christmas and New Year period.
Why should you incorporate recovery runs in your training?
In recent years, there has been considerable controversy in Australia regarding surgery for degenerative tears of the medial meniscus. Critics cite epidemiological studies to support their view that such surgery is of no benefit and in many cases probably harmful (Buchbinder,R and Harris,I, Editorial, Medical Journal of Australia;197:364-5, 2012). And yet, knee surgeons continue to perform large numbers of partial meniscectomies in active people over the age of 40, adamant that in most cases patients are much better off than if the surgery had not been carried out.
Keeping the bugs away from your training
In recent years, there has been considerable controversy in Australia regarding surgery for degenerative tears of the medial meniscus. Critics cite epidemiological studies to support their view that such surgery is of no benefit and in many cases probably harmful (Buchbinder,R and Harris,I, Editorial, Medical Journal of Australia;197:364-5, 2012). And yet, knee surgeons continue to perform large numbers of partial meniscectomies in active people over the age of 40, adamant that in most cases patients are much better off than if the surgery had not been carried out.
Warm up stretches, hints and tips to help you perform at your best this city-bay
In recent years, there has been considerable controversy in Australia regarding surgery for degenerative tears of the medial meniscus. Critics cite epidemiological studies to support their view that such surgery is of no benefit and in many cases probably harmful (Buchbinder,R and Harris,I, Editorial, Medical Journal of Australia;197:364-5, 2012). And yet, knee surgeons continue to perform large numbers of partial meniscectomies in active people over the age of 40, adamant that in most cases patients are much better off than if the surgery had not been carried out.
Feet first into your training
In recent years, there has been considerable controversy in Australia regarding surgery for degenerative tears of the medial meniscus. Critics cite epidemiological studies to support their view that such surgery is of no benefit and in many cases probably harmful (Buchbinder,R and Harris,I, Editorial, Medical Journal of Australia;197:364-5, 2012). And yet, knee surgeons continue to perform large numbers of partial meniscectomies in active people over the age of 40, adamant that in most cases patients are much better off than if the surgery had not been carried out.
Kickstart your training for city-bay 2021
In recent years, there has been considerable controversy in Australia regarding surgery for degenerative tears of the medial meniscus. Critics cite epidemiological studies to support their view that such surgery is of no benefit and in many cases probably harmful (Buchbinder,R and Harris,I, Editorial, Medical Journal of Australia;197:364-5, 2012). And yet, knee surgeons continue to perform large numbers of partial meniscectomies in active people over the age of 40, adamant that in most cases patients are much better off than if the surgery had not been carried out.
PRP injections
Platelet rich plasma (PRP) injections are available at our Stepney Healthcare Hub with our Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Shahram Shahrokhi and team of doctors.
DolorClast radial shockwave therapy
sportsmed was the first healthcare provider in South Australia to offer patients access to DolorClast radial shockwave therapy – a world-class, safe and non-invasive treatment for soft tissue conditions.
sportsmed podiatry introduce new AxIT system
The AxIT system is a series of devices that identifies our patients’ lower body strength, measures imbalances, tracks progression and monitors improvements over time, in order to work towards personalised rehab goals.
Avoid dehydration and heat illness when temperatures soar
When the body’s heat production is greater than the body’s heat loss through sweating and other mechanisms, the body temperature rises and in turn leads to the onset of heat illness. Heat illness can range from mild fatigue and cramps, through the life threatening heatstroke.
