Melbourne Sports Physicians in South Yarra, Victoria | Doctor

Melbourne Sports Physicians

Locality: South Yarra, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 9827 9362

Address: 56 Claremont Street 3141 South Yarra, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.melbournesportsphysicians.com.au/

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30.01.2022 Melbourne Sports Physicians would like to thank you all for your support this year. It has been a testing time for all of us and your patience and understanding has been much appreciated throughout the COVID restrictions. We will continue to follow the Department of Health & Services recommendations in order to provide you a quality and safe service. If you have any questions or concerns then please call us on 03 9827 9362 or email us at [email protected].

25.01.2022 It is important to haveperiodic health evaluation with routine screening for iron deficiency. This is very common in athletes, with nearly half of females experiencing iron deficiency sometime during their career. Call us on 9827 9362 to book in to see Dr. Karen Holzer for specialist medical diagnosis and management of your sporting performance.

24.01.2022 Zzzzz zzzzz zzz. Getting enough sleep is crucial for athletic performance. Sleep not only helps your body recover, it is also a performance booster. How much sleep you need exactly depends on a number of factors. Most adults will need seven to nine hours a night, with some athletes requiring up to 10hours. Napping has also been shown to help with recovery and performance.

24.01.2022 High-levels of fatigue can inhibit proper adaption to training and hinder performance in competition, as well as increase the risk of injury. Actively monitoring physiological and psychological fatigue levels provides extremely important feedback needed to adjust training in order to improve overall performance.

24.01.2022 Due to a change in her schedule Dr. Karen Holzer will not be consulting at the Brighton clinic for the time being. All patients are still able to be booked into her Hawthorn, Korumburra or South Yarra practices.

23.01.2022 South Yarra Practice

23.01.2022 Melbourne Sports Physicians Dr. Karen Holzer is providing essential onsite care to new and existing patients. Call us on 9827 9362 to book an appointment today.

22.01.2022 Injuries are never fun, they commonly cause isolation, frustration, anxiety and even depression. However, the athletes who are better at coping with their injuries are more likely to get back on the track or playing field quicker. Here's a quick guide to help you deal and bounce back from injuries.

21.01.2022 During the coming week, our Principal practitioner; Dr Karen Holzer will be attending the International Conference on Sports Rehabilitation and Traumatology. Throughout the years this event has become the meeting point of the international Football Medicine Community, gathering sports medicine specialists and professionals from 77 different countries around the world. Thanks to the support of F-MARC, the FIFA Medical Assessment and Research Centre, and to the international c...ommunity, the Conference has achieved high scientific and cultural levels. http://www.footballmedicinestrategies.com/en/

21.01.2022 Melbourne Sports Physicians is open during COVID19. We are following strict Department of Health & Services recommendations in order to provide a service to our patients in need. If you have any questions or concerns then please call us on 03 9827 9362 or email us at [email protected].

19.01.2022 Melbourne Sports Physicians would like to thank you all for your support this year. It has been a testing time for all of us and your patience and understanding has been much appreciated throughout the COVID restrictions. We will continue to follow the Department of Health & Services recommendations in order to provide you a quality and safe service. If you have any questions or concerns then please call us on 03 9827 9362 or email us at [email protected].

19.01.2022 Suffering from a running injury or feeling lethargic from training? Dr. Karen Holzer is here to help. Dr Karen Holzer is a world-renowned Sports Physician. Since 1996, Karen has worked extensively with athletes of all levels, from the recreational through to the elite international athlete. As one of Australias leading Sports Physicians, Karen has been Team Doctor at numerous international events including Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games and World Championships. Call us on 9827 9362 to book an appointment with Karen today.

19.01.2022 Hawthorn Practice

19.01.2022 High-levels of fatigue can inhibit proper adaption to training and hinder performance in competition, as well as increase the risk of injury. Actively monitoring physiological and psychological fatigue levels provides extremely important feedback needed to adjust training in order to improve overall performance.

18.01.2022 Dr Karen Holzer is a world-renowned Sports Physician. Since 1996 she has worked extensively with athletes of all levels, from the recreational through to the elite international athlete. As one of Australias leading Sports Physicians, she has been Team Doctor at numerous international events including Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games and World Championships.... She has also been a National Team Doctor for numerous sporting teams within Australia. Karen gains great satisfaction from helping each individual patient, of any sporting level, to achieve their own personal goals and aspirations. Karen is unique in that she has a PhD and postdoctoral degree in Exercise-Induced Asthma and Breathing Difficulties. She is recognised worldwide as a leading researcher and clinician in this area. As such, she played a major role in the preparation and management of the Australian Olympic team for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, where air pollution and consequent airways complications were major concerns.

17.01.2022 The polo tournaments during the past few weekends at Werribee and Mingela have resulted in some interesting contact injuries and led to the introduction of some new patients to our practice. We wish all the players a safe and fun trip to Yaloak next weekend and remind everyone to ensure their tack; helmets and safety gear is in a good condition. A special reminder that safety goggles are worth the investment.

17.01.2022 Injury prevention is challenging. Anatomical issues, training errors or even the type of shoes you are wearing can cause an injury. Dr. Karen Holzer is a specialist trained in the diagnosis and management of sports injury and illness, with a particular focus on meeting the individual needs and requirements for each patient.Call us on 9827 9362 to make an appointment with Dr. Karen Holzer.

16.01.2022 Cancellation / Waiting List Procedure: If an appointment cannot be found within the time frame specified you will be placed on the cancellation/waiting list Once an appointment becomes available we will call you on the number that you have given or send you an email to offer you the available appointment. You will be given 24 hours to confirm your appointment. You can do so by calling 03 9827 9362 or by replying to the email you were sent. Please dont hesitate to call or em...ail outside of business hours. We will return your call or email the next business day. Once the appointment has been confirmed then we will remove you from the cancellation waiting list. If your are contacted and offered 2 different appointments and you are unable to attend either of them, you will be offered the next available appointment on the schedule and taken off the cancelation/waiting list. Be aware that this may be well outside the original time frame that Karen requested. If an appointment can be made 1-2 weeks outside of the appointment time specified, it is recommended that you take that appointment as a back up. We will also leave you on the cancellation/waiting list in case a more suitable appointment becomes available. Communication: We will always endeavour to attend to any queries you have in a speedy and professional manner. Enquiries and requests can be made by contacting the clinic on 03 9827 9362 or by emailing [email protected] Administration office hours are Monday to Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm. Thank you again for booking in with Dr Karen Holzer. Regards, The Team :)

15.01.2022 Zzzzz zzzzz zzz. Getting enough sleep is crucial for athletic performance. Sleep not only helps your body recover, it is also a performance booster. How much sleep you need exactly depends on a number of factors. Most adults will need seven to nine hours a night, with some athletes requiring up to 10hours. Napping has also been shown to help with recovery and performance.

13.01.2022 Sorry for the inconvenience, but we seem to be having some technical difficulties with our phones. If you have any questions or queries please send us an email at [email protected]. Apologies again for any troubles. regards, The Reception Team

09.01.2022 Approaching the finals of the Cricket World Cup

08.01.2022 Dr. Karen Holzer is continuing to provide onsite care for her patients at the South Yarra clinic. As well as tackling the COVID-19 pandemic, its essential we all continue to provide the services our patients need to manage acute conditions, chronic conditions, mental health conditions; the entire breadth of work we do in general practice on a daily basis.

08.01.2022 Melbourne Sports Physicians are excited about moving into our new South Yarra Practice. The address is: Level 1, 56 Claremont Street, South Yarra Free Parking in the grounds of Melbourne High School outside of school hours or alternatively in Chapel Street, Toorak Road and surrounding streets.... Car Parking: available in the Vogue Centre or Como Centre (Paid) entry off Chapel Street.

07.01.2022 Keeping in the spirit of our summer sports in Melbourne.

07.01.2022 Korumburra Practice

06.01.2022 Melbourne Sports Physicians wish all our patients a Very Merry and safe Christmas and New Year. We will not be consulting during the period Christmas Day to New Years Day. Looking forward to seeing you all again in 2015.

06.01.2022 Brighton Practice, 304 New Street, Brighton

05.01.2022 For any one looking to park around South Yarra, unfortunately our street is flooded with construction workers at the moment. We suggest the following alternatives; Location Time Price Daly street 11-17 Daly street South Yarra 0-1 hr $5.00... 1-2 hr $11.00 2-3 hr $15.00 Max 3+ hr $20.00 Vogue Centre 670 Chapel street South Yarra *can validate at Safeway 0-1 hr $3.00 1-2 hr $7.00 2-3 hr $10.00 Max 5+ hours $22.00 Please also remember that South Yarra station is only a street away. Regards, Reception Team

04.01.2022 Injuries are never fun, they commonly cause isolation, frustration, anxiety and even depression. However, the athletes who are better at coping with their injuries are more likely to get back on the track or playing field quicker. Here's a quick guide to help you deal and bounce back from injuries.

04.01.2022 Running is a collective effort of hundreds of muscles coordinating together to help propel you forwards. Here's the key muscle groups that are used .

04.01.2022 For all patients that were using our Richmond practice at Victoria Gardens we recommend you now attend Hawthorn or one of our other practices.

04.01.2022 #TBT to Dr. Karen Holzer providing an in-depth understanding of how to assess and apply running mechanics alongside 5xUS Olympic Coach Dan Pfaff, Australian Olympic Sprints Coach @john_quinn01 and sub 4 minute miler Craig Huffer at last year's 'Running Mechanics' workshop. Dr. Karen Holzer has been the team doctor for numerous Australian Olympic, Commonwealth and World X-Country teams.

01.01.2022 Please remember that Karen treats from multiple locations, the most reliable number to contact for all enquiries is 03 9827 9362. Regards, The Reception Team

25.12.2021 Running is a collective effort of hundreds of muscles coordinating together to help propel you forwards. Here's the key muscle groups that are used .

23.12.2021 Injury prevention is challenging. Anatomical issues, training errors or even the type of shoes you are wearing can cause an injury. Dr. Karen Holzer is a specialist trained in the diagnosis and management of sports injury and illness, with a particular focus on meeting the individual needs and requirements for each patient.Call us on 9827 9362 to make an appointment with Dr. Karen Holzer.

04.12.2021 It is important to haveperiodic health evaluation with routine screening for iron deficiency. This is very common in athletes, with nearly half of females experiencing iron deficiency sometime during their career. Call us on 9827 9362 to book in to see Dr. Karen Holzer for specialist medical diagnosis and management of your sporting performance.

17.11.2021 Suffering from a running injury or feeling lethargic from training? Dr. Karen Holzer is here to help. Dr Karen Holzer is a world-renowned Sports Physician. Since 1996, Karen has worked extensively with athletes of all levels, from the recreational through to the elite international athlete. As one of Australia’s leading Sports Physicians, Karen has been Team Doctor at numerous international events including Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games and World Championships. Call us on 9827 9362 to book an appointment with Karen today.

08.11.2021 Melbourne Sports Physicians Dr. Karen Holzer is providing essential onsite care to new and existing patients. Call us on 9827 9362 to book an appointment today.

29.10.2021 Dr. Karen Holzer is continuing to provide onsite care for her patients at the South Yarra clinic. As well as tackling the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s essential we all continue to provide the services our patients need to manage acute conditions, chronic conditions, mental health conditions; the entire breadth of work we do in general practice on a daily basis.

09.10.2021 Melbourne Sports Physicians is open during COVID19. We are following strict Department of Health & Services recommendations in order to provide a service to our patients in need. If you have any questions or concerns then please call us on 03 9827 9362 or email us at [email protected].

04.10.2021 #TBT to Dr. Karen Holzer providing an in-depth understanding of how to assess and apply running mechanics alongside 5xUS Olympic Coach Dan Pfaff, Australian Olympic Sprints Coach @john_quinn01 and sub 4 minute miler Craig Huffer at last year's 'Running Mechanics' workshop. Dr. Karen Holzer has been the team doctor for numerous Australian Olympic, Commonwealth and World X-Country teams.

24.09.2021 Melbourne Sports Physicians is open during COVID19. We are following strict Department of Health & Services recommendations in order to provide a service to our patients in need. If you have any questions or concerns then please call us on 03 9827 9362 or email us at [email protected].