SportsFit is lucky to have Remedial Massage Therapist Dean Baldwin providing services to Glen Iris, East Malvern and Ashburton. After completing a Diploma of Remedial Massage at the Melbourne Institute of Massage Therapy in Heidelberg, he has gained vast experience working within health clinics, spa settings...
Anterior knee pain is pain that occurs at the front and centre of the knee. It is very common to experience anterior knee pain and is typical in children, girls more often than boys. It is most often related to the patella or knee cap...
We are excited to announce Hamish Anderson is now consulting at SportsFit to provide specialist hand therapy in Glen Iris and Malvern East. Hamish has been working as a hand therapist for over 20 years now. Having graduated as an Occupational Therapist, he worked in New...
Smart Eating Week is from the 10th – 16th February. It is an initiative that aims to highlight how dietitians can help you make smart and healthy food choices that align with your nutrition related goals. It can be overwhelming to navigate making Smart Eating decisions...
Summer means hot weather and spending more time in open footwear (eg. thongs) or no footwear in some cases. It is very important that you look after your summer feet and our Glen Iris Podiatrist has outlined 5 hot tips to keep your feet healthy and...
As we are now into the New Year period, athletes of all ages will be soon returning to training or sport after a well-earned break. While it is important to have a mental and physical rest from training, it is a good time to consider...
Do you suffer with hip or knee osteoarthritis (OA)? We are excited that in 2020 we will again be running the GLA:D Hip and Knee Program in Glen Iris and Malvern East! GLA:D®, or Good Life with Arthritis: Denmark, is an education and exercise program developed...
The rotator cuff are a group of muscles and tendons that surround the shoulder and support the head of the humerus (upper arm) into the shallow socket of the shoulder joint. They are important in stabilising the shoulder. These muscles and tendons are highly susceptible...
The beginning of a New Year means it’s often time for resolutions. These almost always include a health related change, such as ‘eating healthier’ or ‘losing weight’. However, all too often these drastic lifestyle modifications only last weeks, maybe even days. So, how can we set...
Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year this festive season! It is such as great time of year catching up with family and friends, festive eating and if you're lucky a time of travelling. However your health does not need to be put...