Back In Motion Alphington in Alphington, Victoria | Physical therapist

Back In Motion Alphington

Locality: Alphington, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 9499 6336

Address: 731 Heidelberg Road, Alphington 3078 Alphington, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.backinmotion.com.au/alphington

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25.01.2022 Tom from Back In Motion demonstrates how to thread the needle to help with pain and stiffness in your mid-upper back. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZ-0ABiuPwk

25.01.2022 Did you know your pillow is a very important factor in the quality of your sleep? Here at BIM Alphington we stock a range of Flexi pillows to suit your needs. They can even be used to do a workout it seems @flexipillow #pillows #health #sleepwell #physiotherapyforsleep

24.01.2022 Important update for our clients: Following the latest COVID-19 announcements and stage 4 restrictions, were still open for face to face consults. We are an essential provider of healthcare services and our practice will remain open. Our safety measures are still in place, with continued efforts in cleaning and sanitation, following social distancing rules, wearing face masks and eye protection.... If you would prefer our online Telehealth service this is still available and we are running online exercise classes. If you have any questions or to book an appointment, give us a call on 9499 6336

24.01.2022 This week is National Diabetes Week. Did you know that exercise is an important part of the management of diabetes? Contact us to discuss how we can help in developing a safe exercise program that is right for you. Book an appointment with us by calling 9499 6336 or book online at https://www.backinmotion.com.au/alphington#make-a-booking Read more about some of the benefits of exercise here: https://bit.ly/BIM_Exercise #NDW2020

23.01.2022 Were still open! The Government has announced further restrictions in Victoria, however Physiotherapy is essential and still available. Your health matters, so we are staying open to ensure your recovery is not put on hold. We are here to manage pain and injuries before they escalate, keep you functioning and ensure chronic conditions do not deteriorate. We have enhanced safety measures in place at our practice, but if you cant make it to us or prefer to limit face to face... time you can still see your Physio from home via Telehealth. Call us on 9499 6336 to book an appointment, or book online at https://www.backinmotion.com.au/alphington

23.01.2022 At Back In Motion, we offer a Free Initial Assessment for new clients or new injuries. Swipe through for more info . To book an assessment with one of our physios, call us on 9499 6336! #movementforlife #backinmotion/OR #motionhealth

22.01.2022 You don’t need fancy gym equipment to get fit. In fact, with a bit of lateral thinking, you can put together a simple bodyweight workout with the help of your local park and playground. Check out our 10-step playground workout. Link in bio. Tag your gym buddy for a new challenge! https://www.backinmotion.com.au//10-playground-workout-mov

22.01.2022 Here is the latest message from our Strava running club: Hi everyone, Hope you are all making the most of your 1 hour a day of exercise. Thankfully running is one of the few freedoms we still have and Im sure for some, like myself, helping to maintain some sanity!... This week try the follow fartlek: 2 minutes on/1 minute off/1 minute on /1 minute off - The on periods are comfortable hard. 6-7/10 effort, just on that threshold before your breathing becomes out of control The off periods aim to float at a reasonable easy pace (around 3/10) - enough such that you can maintain the pace for the hard periods, but not quite a full recovery. Walkers: repeat 6-8 times; cycle power walking with relaxed pace. Add some hills for a challenge. Beginners: repeat 2-3 times Intermediate: repeat 4 times Experienced: repeat 6 times As always if unsure, start conservatively and build pace throughout the session. Any issues or queries please reach out. Happy runnings, BIM Alphington Team. #running #strava #backinmotion #physiotherapy

21.01.2022 Hi everyone here is an update from our running club, Hope you have all been enjoying some wet weather running! The joys... Todays session is a mix of a steady temp run effort with a fast finish. These sessions are great to combine the best of both worlds. You can build speed endurance with the longer effort and work on improving your leg turnover at the end. I find these sessions with the change in speed are more interesting and less mentally taxing. Plus learning to pick up... the pace with tired legs will get you ready for when events resume. Try this: Walking: 20 minuets power walk, 5x1 minute jog or hills/1 minute slow walk or rest Beginner: 10 minutes tempo effort and 3x1min hard/1min easy Intermediate: 15 minute tempo effort and 5x1min hard/1min easy Experienced: 20 minute tempo effort and 5x1min hard/1min easy Temp effort is 5-6/10 - comfortable hard Hard 1min effort 7-8/10 - hard but not of control Easy effort - slow jog Typical warm up and cool down - 10-15 minutes for each Any issues or queries please feel free to reach out to one of our team. Happy runnings, BIM Alphington

21.01.2022 ONLINE EXERCISE classes have arrived!!! With Melbourne back in Stage 3 restrictions we are launching online exercise classes. Classes appropriate for all exercise levels and combine a mixture of mobility, strength, pilates and stretching. We are offering trial classes free this week (July 13-17), please call 9499 6336 for more information and to book your spot.

20.01.2022 Our Onero classes have been back in action over the last few weeks! We are following strict social distancing and cleaning guidelines to keep our practice clients and staff safe. Check out these pictures of a few of our regulars in action and Eva. #physiotherapy #osteoporosis #bonehealth #soicaldistancing #healthandwellbeing

20.01.2022 In light of the Premiers announcement today we wanted to give you a quick update. Physiotherapy is deemed an essential service so yes we will still be open for face to face and telehealth consults through Stage 3 restrictions. There will be some changes to our services to ensure we keep staff and clients as safe as possible and we are following our COVID safe policies. We thank you for your support and will update you all again tomorrow.

20.01.2022 With a lot of sports coming into pre-season, have a read of our top 4 lifestyle recommendations for maintaining optimal sport performance and conditioning. https://www.backinmotion.com.au//how-to-maintain-optimal-p

19.01.2022 Have you met Billy our full time receptionist? Billy grew up in the small town of Yamba in the Northern Rivers of NSW. After a childhood spent by the beach, Billy moved to Melbourne to pursue his studies in physiotherapy. To keep physically active during this lockdown, hes been working on his running as well as trying to hold a perfect handstand. Billy has hopes of working and travelling overseas in the future, where he especially wants to visit South America. #physiotherapy #receptionist #isolation #handstands #keepingfitinlockdown

19.01.2022 Check out our upstairs clinical exercise and rehab space! #clinicalexercise #pilates #workout #physiotherapy

19.01.2022 Melbourne Victorys Natasha Dowie shows us one of her favourite stretches that helps stretch out her quads which is important with all the shooting she does. If youre getting back into your exercise routine and looking for advice on conditioning and injury prevention, come and see us at Back in Motion Alphington for a tailored approach to suit your needs. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wz282G7ucmE&feature=youtu.be

18.01.2022 Physiotherapy Massage Pilates Exercise & Rehab... and many more allied health services allow us to provide holistic solutions to help you achieve lifelong results. Find out more about our philosophy on health and wellbeing. http://bit.ly/about-us-BIM

17.01.2022 Thanks to everyone who has attended our online Pilates classes this week- we are mixing it for Thursday and Friday and still have spots available. Thursday will be a strength and fitness based class with Eva (1.20 - 2pm) - Expect to get a little sweaty with cardio based exercise along with body weight strength exercises. If you have access to bands, dumbbells or hand weights bring them along. If you dont have weights at home grab a couple of canned foods, fill some water b...ottles with sand/dirt or for something heavier milk bottles. Fridays class is a stretch and mobility class with Travis (12.20 - 1pm). Get moving and stretch out that posture for the end of the week. Travis will guide you through a full body stretch and mobility session, with inspiration from Pilates, yoga and a few other gems he has up his sleeve from years of promoting mobility with clients. All classes are free to trail this week and run via Zoom meetings- please call 9499 6336 to book

17.01.2022 Some of us have been working from home for quite some time now. One thing we have noticed is an increase in clients coming into our practices with work related injuries from having an incorrect workstation setup at home. To help prevent injuries from occurring, our Physiotherapists are offering ergonomic assessments at home, a new service that can benefit both individuals and organisations of all sizes. https://www.backinmotion.com.au//home-ergonomic-assessment

16.01.2022 We wish you and your families a happy and safe Christmas.

16.01.2022 Happy World Physiotherapy Day!! Our thoughts go out to all our Physiotherapy colleagues currently working on the front line with active Covid-19 cases and in higher risk areas. We thank you for all your hard work and are with you for the long rehab post Covid-19.

15.01.2022 What comes to mind when you think of a ‘Health Plan’? Regular exercise, healthy eating and chatting to your doctor are all at the forefront - and you’re not wrong! All these things are very important in maintaining a healthy lifestyle, however remedial massage is often overlooked. We often associate massage with fancy retreats, scented candles and fluffy white bathrobes, sought out only on special occasions. However, remedial massage is quite different from the type you enjoy... on a relaxing weekend trip. While remedial massage, or ‘soft tissue therapy’, does relieve tension in your muscles, the aim is not to provide whole body relaxation, but rather to yield a specific remedial outcome. There are definite benefits associated with both types of massage, but they should be sought out for completely different reasons. Learn more about why remedial massage is an important inclusion for everyone’s health plan. https://www.backinmotion.com.au//why-remedial-massage-is-a

15.01.2022 Here is the latest workout from Travis and our Strava team: Today we are working on traditional speed. Unlike previous weeks, the focus will be on near maximal efforts, but with walking breaks. This will allow for the recovery that is require to sustain repeated high effort/intensity bouts. This intensity of the intervals is 9-9.5/10. General guidelines for recovery are a time period of at least 3-1 - i.e. 1 hard minute running - 3 minute walking recovery, building to a slow ...jog. Whilst often neglected, increasing your top end speed is an important component of an overall program, aiming to improve endurance performance. The session: 5 x 400m hard // walking building to slow jog recovery, duration 3 times greater than that of the running (hence will vary person to person) 7 x 200m // 3 x duration recovery Optional: 5 x 100m // 3 x duration recovery Focus on good running form throughout. Any issues or queries please ask one of the team. Happy runnings from the Back in Motion Team

15.01.2022 Hi everyone, we are back to full iso running for us again - thankfully as runners we can still get outdoors and aim to maintain some level sanity. This week another hills session. Given no races are happening for a while, its a good time to work on speed and running form - hills tick both of these boxes. Find your self a medium gradient hill - 5-9%. The up portion will be the efforts. The down portion will be slow jog recoveries. For the efforts aim around 90% - hard, but ma...intain good running form (not out of control + drive from the hips, push from the ground). Adjust for the distance accordingly - 90% effort will be different speeds depending on the distance. Try to not to cook yourself too much on the 90s (easier said than done!). Do this with 15 minutes warm up and cool down Intervals: 2 x 90s 2 x 60s 4 30s 4 x 15s Happy running! Enjoy!

14.01.2022 Sleep is perhaps one of the most overlooked factors affecting recovery from injury. Forget ice baths and hot and cold packs, sleep is number one! Learn how to improve your sleep and improve your recovery. https://www.backinmotion.com.au//benefits-of-sleep-for-per

13.01.2022 Sneak peak of Physio Travis in action!! Seen here taking clients through exercise via Telehealth. All our services are back face to face but if you prefer to stay at home our Physiotherapists can assess, provide education, treatment and take you through your exercise program via telehealth. Call 9499 6336 for more information or to book.

13.01.2022 2020 has been a tough year for all of us but here’s to next year! On behalf of the Back In Motion family, we hope you have a great 2021 and we look forward to helping you achieve your health goals in the new year.

13.01.2022 Our physiotherapist Travis running you through some different types of split squats for your Friday workout! #fridayworkout #splitsquats #physiotherapy #demo

12.01.2022 The Studio is set, and we are looking forward to our small group exercise classes starting back tomorrow. Pilates, clinical exercise, rehabilitation and Onero group classes will all be up and runnning. These are capped at 4 people per class and all our covid safe policies are in place. Class spots are booking fast so please call 9499 6336 to secure your spot.

12.01.2022 With the current restrictions in Melbourne we have decided to extend our online classes. We will continue to run our online class schedule until end of stage 4 restrictions September 13th and review it again after this date. If you want to give any class a try FIRST CLASS IS FREE and feel free to contact us if you have any questions on 9499 6336! #onlineclasses #melbournelockdown #physiotherapyonline #healthandwellbeing #firstclassisfree #calltobook

12.01.2022 Do you find you are carrying stress in your neck and shoulders? Watch as our own Nathan Rickard shows you one simple exercise to strengthen your neck and shoulders to help shoulder the burden that stress. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jpy3FKDD5Pc

11.01.2022 Youve heard of the foam roller, but have you used a spiky ball? As a more portable self-massage tool, a spiky ball can be great to help relieve muscle tension. Pick one up at Back in Motion Alphington on your next visit. To book your next appointment, contact us on 9499 6336 or book an appointment online at https://www.backinmotion.com.au/alphington#make-a-booking

11.01.2022 Have you met Lynley our Senior Physiotherapist and Practice Director? Lynley was born and bred in the South Island of New Zealand and is and will always be a very proud "kiwi". When not at work Lynley has been spending lockdown at home with hubby and 2 small children, so this consists of painting, puppet making, dance parties, cosmic kids yoga and fancy Fridays. She still manages to get in a home work-out or out and about for exercise and believes in keeping active not just for fitness but for sanity. #seniorphysiotherapist #director #keepactive #lockdownwithkids #alphington

11.01.2022 On average, we spend about one third of our life sleeping, so its important to make sure were getting the right support from our pillow every night. In this short video, Justin shares his tips on choosing the best pillow for your preferred sleeping position. https://youtu.be/bsMNUEXan3M

10.01.2022 Lockdown 2.0! We understand heading into stage 3 restrictions tonight brings different challenges for everyone, so firstly we want to send our support to all of you; stay strong and we will get through this. Secondly we want to update you on the clinic. We are still open for face to face and telehealth consults. We have stopped all our small group classes but invite everyone to continue clinical exercise one on one. Our COVID safe policies and increased hygiene practices co...ntinue with a few additions; our Physiotherapists will be wearing masks for all consults and we have masks available for clients if you wish, screening including temperature checks will continue for all clients and we would like to stress if you are unwell please do not attend the clinic and we can reschedule your appointment for when you are well. Thank you for your support during this time and we look forward to continue supporting you with your health and fitness goals. See more

10.01.2022 Reminder of our enhanced safety measures as we head into stage 3 restrictions tonight. Also please do not attend the clinic if you are unwell and feel free to contact us if you have any questions or concerns 9499 6336. Stay safe and stay strong

09.01.2022 Here is our online class timetable for next week. Call 9499 6336 to book in! #onlineclasses #physiotherapy #healthandwellbeing

09.01.2022 During stage 4 restricitons we have stopped seeing many of you in the clinic and we miss you all. We are still here if you need us and able to provide face to face consults for essential physio care. We understand if you cant make it to the clinic, so why not try Telehealth? Our Physios can assess and give advice on new injuries, prescribe and progress exercises and even just take through your clinical exercise program if you need that extra encouragement. If you have any questions or want more information on telehealth call on 9499 6336 or book online https://www.backinmotion.com.au/alphington

09.01.2022 Have you met Issy one of our part time receptionist? Issy grew up on the North West Coast of Tasmania and moved to Melbourne to study physiotherapy after school! Issy has a keen interest in adventuring outside and loves hiking and swimming at the beach. During isolation Issy has been focusing on university work and keeping a positive mindset! #isolation #physiotherapy #healthandwellbeing #positivemindset

08.01.2022 Did you know this week is Healthy Bones Action Week? To keep your bones healthy, its important to get enough calcium, vitamin D, and perform weight bearing exercises; activities that force you to work against gravity, with your bones supporting your weight like walking, jogging skipping or jumping. Here at Back in Motion Alphington we have a program known as Onero specifically developed by the Bone Clinic in Queensland for bone health. Onero is for those with Osteoporosis o...r those at risk as a preventative measure. To find out how you can get involved in our Onero classes or for further information on the program call us on 9499 6336! #healthybones #theboneclinic #vitaminD #calcium #weightbearingexercises #onero #wecanhelp https://theboneclinic.com.au/ https://www.backinmotion.com.au/alphington/news/onero-blog

08.01.2022 Our online classes will continue to run until the end of the 6 week lock down period. After that we will reassess and possible continue the classes! Below is the class timetable until Friday the 21st of August. #backinmotion #onlineclasses #physiotherapy #healthandwellbeing

08.01.2022 Why is movement for life important to you? In this video, Natasha Dowie and Laura Brock share why staying active is a life-long personal goal for them. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhXS001xBgg&feature=youtu.be

08.01.2022 Not sure what to do when exercising from home? Call 9499 6336 to book into our online Exercise classes. Adapted for all exercises levels and the first class is free

07.01.2022 We are still open if you need us. In accordance with stage 4 restrictions we can only see clients face to face for essential care Phsyiotherapy . So that means we can only see clients if their condition would significantly deteriorate without treatment, resulting in an escalation of care. For non-essential care we are still recommending Telehealth consultations. We can assess our clients via video chat and advise if face to face treatment is required. If you have an appointment scheduled or are looking to make an appointment please call us on 9499 6336 to discuss the best approach for your treatment during this time. Thank you for your understanding and support.

07.01.2022 With over 50 practice locations across Australia and New Zealand you’re never far from a Back In Motion/Motion Health practice. Find your local Back In Motion/Motion Health practice today. https://www.backinmotion.com.au/practice/search

07.01.2022 Many people who attend a Back In Motion Health practice with neck pain often also present with regular headaches and headache-related symptoms. But do we know when our headaches are a direct result of our neck pain or are in fact true migraines? Find out more by clicking the link below. http://bit.ly/Migraine-BIM

06.01.2022 Are you experiencing mid upper back pain from sitting at your desk all day? Tom takes us through a simple exercise that you can perform at home (no equipment needed!) For further professional guidance on managing your back pain, contact us on 9499 6336 or book an appointment online at https://www.backinmotion.com.au/alphington#make-a-booking https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZ-0ABiuPwk&feature=youtu.be

06.01.2022 Theres more to say after R U OK. We are often reminded to check in with our friends, family and colleagues to see how theyre going. With the challenging year we have had, its even more important to stay connected. If you ask someone if theyre ok and they say no. Would you know what to say? https://www.ruok.org.au/ has plenty of useful resources and ideas about how to start the conversation, and how to keep it going.... #ruokday2020 See more

05.01.2022 What is physiotherapy? Physiotherapists help you get the most out of life. They help you recover from injury, reduce pain and stiffness, increase mobility, and prevent further injury. They listen to your needs to tailor a treatment specific to your condition. Find out the 10 things YOU need to know about physiotherapy.... https://www.backinmotion.com.au//10-things-you-need-to-kno

05.01.2022 Give running another chance! If youve stopped running because of pain or discomfort, Simon has some great tips to help you run more efficiently and reduce your risk of injury . https://youtu.be/4tfqHa5vy7M

05.01.2022 Are lunges part of your 2021 workout routine? Lunges are great for strengthening your glutes but it is important to do them properly. Watch as Chris take you through the Top 3 for improving your lunge technique. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pm5ssNGCvZQ

05.01.2022 Have you met one of our excellent Physiotherapists Tim? Tim grew up in the North Eastern suburbs of Melbourne. He made the move to Sydney to study physiotherapy. Once he completed his degree he moved back to Melbourne. Throughout isolation Tim has spent his time working on his running and has been kept busy looking after his new puppy Billie! #melbourne #physiotherapist #newpuppy #running #isolationrunning

04.01.2022 Have you met Eva one of our amazing Physiotherapists? Born in California, raised in Guam and settling in Australia are important landmarks of her life. She enjoys anything from learning how to knit, cook and garden to Olympic weight lifting, Crossfit and taking naps. Things she lives by are Respect, Integrity and Positivity. #haveyoumeet #physiotherapist #squating #65kg #healthylifestyle

03.01.2022 Here is our online class timetable for next week. To book call us on 9499 6336! #onlineclasses #physiotherapy #healthandwellbeing

01.01.2022 It’s a wrap for our 12 Days of Christmas Special we hope you’ve had a lovely Christmas and enjoyed the deals we had running throughout! On that note, congratulations to our lucky winner @Michael Chang for winning a free 1-hour massage on Day 12 of #12daysofchristmas As a thank-you to Belinda Too for the nomination, you’d also get $30 off for your next treatment Contact us at 03 9499 6336 to redeem your prizes!

01.01.2022 Exercise is such an important part of day to day life, its more than something you do when you want to lose weight. Read about the benefits of exercise on our blog - https://www.backinmotion.com.au//exercising-the-benefits-a For professional advice on safely exercising with a program that is right for you, book an appointment with us by calling 9499 6336 or book online at https://www.backinmotion.com.au/alphington#make-a-booking