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Alter G Anti-Gravity treadmill is here

What is the Alter G Anti-Gravity Treadmill? The Alter-G is an anti-gravity treadmill that is a revolutionary rehabilitation tool. It allows users to run, walk or exercise at a percentage of their body weight. It minimises impact and stress on the joints. Allows faster recovery, earlier...

Lentil Soup- Winter Warmer

Ingredients: 1 medium brown or red onion 2 carrots 3 sticks celery 2 zucchini 2-3 garlic cloves 2 rashers of bacon, fat trimmed 1 chorizo sausage 1 tin lentils 1 tin beans (I used mixed beans, but you could use any type!) 1 tin tomatoes OR jar of tomato passata 2 cups of vegetable stock –...

Why choose Physio?

Are you are injured or in pain? Who should you see when there are many health professionals to choose from in Glen Iris?  One of the leading health professions who deal with injury and pain every day are physiotherapists.   Why choose Physio: -Physiotherapists are highly qualified health...

Autumn recipe: Zoodles with Meatballs

Enjoy this awesome recipe for the autumn months. Ingredients: -500g lean beef or pork mince -1 small brown onion -¼ cup basil leaves, chopped -1 tbsp. olive oil -1 bottle passata sauce -3 medium zucchini, spiralised -¼ cup grated or shaved parmesan cheese -Rocket, cherry tomatoes to serve Directions: In a large bowl combine mince, onion...

Are you Row Fit?

Rowing is a largely endurance sport that requires many areas of fitness including leg strength and power, flexibility, balance, timing and coordination. Here our expert rowing physiotherapist outlines the key aspects that a rower needs to stay fit, healthy and have a great performance in...

Back-to-School Shoes

Buying school shoes is one of the biggest challenges of the new year! For starters, kids are so fussy and seem to ‘need’ the latest trend to match their mates, but they are also growing at a fast rate! Knowing that they could ruin their...

Dietitian Recipe: Breakfast Muffins for On-The-Go!

We all know December can be a hectic time with work, end of school, shopping and a hectic social calendar.  Also this is the time we often over-indulge in the foods and drink we should have in moderation.  Do you often find yourself racing out...

Plantar Fasciitis (Heel Pain)

10% of adults will suffer with heel pain in their lifetime (Riddle 2004), with Plantar fasciitis the most common cause of heel pain.  Plantar fasciitis is a painful condition of tissue damage at the attachment of the plantar fascia to the underside of the foot....

Dietitian Tip- Sweet Potatoes

Helping you EatFit, we recommend Sweet Potatoes. These low GI gems full of vitamin A are as versatile as the humble potato. For a mid week side dish, peel and dice 1-2 sweet medium potatoes, steam in the microwave with ½ a lemon for 8-10 minutes (depending...

February Dietitian Tip- Stone Fruit

Stone Fruit Our Dietitian Tip of the Month! Stone fruit are full of fibre, vitamin A, Vitamin C, potassium and plenty of other goodies. In summer, they are perfect with a little ice-cream for a simple dessert or treat. Towards the end of the season, when the produce is...