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Priscilla’s Palate: Noodle Salad Bowl

As the weather warms up, this noodle salad bowl is an easy meal prep recipe for lunch or dinner. Change up your favourite vegetables, dressing and protein source (beef/chicken/tofu/fish) for endless variety.

More: https://www.alphingtonsportsmed.com.au/news/priscilla%E2%80%99s-palate-noodle-salad-bowl

Priscilla Elazar is an Accredited Practicing Dietitian and Sports Dietitian.
Click here to read her bio or book an appointment online.
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Here’s your spring challenge from the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care:

🌸 Move your mood: Enjoy the fresh air! Whether it’s a walk in nature, spending time in the garden, or taking your dog for a walk, find a way to get your body moving and your spirits lifted.🌳

🌈 Taste the rainbow: Add three different-colored fruits or veggies to your meals each day for a burst of flavor and nutrients. 🥦🥕🍓

🧹Spring clean your habits: Out with the old, in with the new! Swap one unhealthy habit for a healthier one – like replacing extra screen time with reading, meditation or catching up on sleep. 💤

For more ideas and tips, visit 💻 https://www.headtohealth.gov.au/living-well/being-active

Whether you’re already commute daily, monthly or weekly, or whether you are looking to get the wheels turning, National Ride2Work Day is the perfect opportunity to celebrate the many advantages of two-wheeled travel.

Register for Ride2Work day and help improve bike commutes for everyone | Bicycle Network Registrations are now open for National Ride2Work Day 2024 and folks are encouraged to get involved in Australia’s biggest celebration of commuter riding.

The WNBL has unveiled its fixture for the 24-25 season, with Australia’s longest-running elite women’s sporting competition scheduled to tip off its 45th edition on October 30.

Go Southside Flyers & Geelong United WNBL!!

WNBL Release 24/25 Fixture | WNBL The Cygnett WNBL has today unveiled its fixture for the 24-25 season, with the competition scheduled to tip off its 45th edition on October 30

Providing a range of flexible administrative services designed to support affiliated associations and clubs, has launched Netball Assist:

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Milestone Moments:

September marks a key work anniversary at Alphington Sports Medicine - congratulations to Remedial Therapist who has been with us for 5 years!

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Alphington Sports Medicine A multi-disciplinary health provider specialising in sports and musculoskeletal injuries.

NEW British Journal of Sports Medicine (BJSM)

They are still children: a scoping review of conditions for positive engagement in elite youth sport.

What are the key factors which support positive engagement and desirable developmental outcomes

Where are the gaps in research?

Read Here: https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/early/2024/08/23/bjsports-2024-108200

The Spring issue of The Alphington Huddle, our quarterly eNewsletter, is out now: https://mailchi.mp/alphingtonsportsmed/the-alphington-huddle-spring2024

Happy Reading Everyone!

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Free Workshop

Sport and Recreation Victoria and Sport Integrity Australia are delivering a National Integrity Framework Workshop in Melbourne, Victoria.

10am – 1pm Friday, 6 Sep

Open to all Vic sport orgs. Topics include child safeguarding, member protection, Integrity Ed & more.

To register: https://tinyurl.com/yayanmxs

Webinar: The Importance of Listening to Children in Sport

For sport administrators, club managers and program administrators who oversee services for children and young people in sport.

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Don’t forget to look after your mental health & wellbeing!

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Priscilla’s Palate: Noodle Salad Bowl

As the weather warms up, this noodle salad bowl is an easy meal prep recipe for lunch or dinner. Change up your favourite vegetables, dressing and protein source (beef/chicken/tofu/fish) for endless variety.

More: https://ow.ly/CHN150T73k7

Priscilla Elazar is an Accredited Practicing Dietitian and Sports Dietitian.
Read her bio or book an appointment online via: https://ow.ly/sz3050T73k4

As little as 30 minutes of physical activity per day can have a wide range of health benefits.

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WATCH:

Check out this great reel from Alphington Sports Medicine Specialist Sport & Exercise Physician from her travels with Rowing Australia supporting our athletes in the lead up to and for the U23 World Championships (which just finished up in Canada).

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Rowing Victoria

Alphington Sports Medicine A multi-disciplinary health provider specialising in sports and musculoskeletal injuries.

Who plays who, week one AFL finals fixture confirmed . . .

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Go Carlton Football Club, Western Bulldogs, Hawthorn Football Club & Geelong Cats!

LOCKED IN: Who plays who, week one finals fixture confirmed Eight teams, eight different stories - who will hold up the premiership cup this September?

Shockwave Therapy at Alphington Sports Medicine

A non-invasive, clinically proven method of treating musculoskeletal disorders that's been found to relieve most patients after just a few treatment sessions, even those suffering from chronic pain.

Learn more: https://www.alphingtonsportsmed.com.au/services/shockwave-therapy

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14 active ways to celebrate Father's Day Whether Dad is into sports, loves nature, or likes to be creative, here are 14 activities to celebrate Father's Day this year.

When you’re stressed or have had a big shift in your daily routine, your eating habits can change.

If you’ve been eating processed foods for convenience and are feeling sluggish or fatigued, try having nutritious foods to boost your energy levels.

Find more information at: https://www.eatforhealth.gov.au/

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Affiliate program launched to help more Aussies Play Well A new program has been launched to ensure more organisations can help transform sport participation across Australia in line with the Play Well Strategy.

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Going for a walk is a great way to incorporate physical activity into your daily routine.

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READ: Exercise Key To Skip Surgery For Common Knee Condition: https://ow.ly/HQCF50T1FKH

If you suffer from knee (and/or hip) osteoarthritis we can help!
We offer GLA:D (Good Life with Arthritis: Denmark), an education and exercise program which is a great first line evidence-based treatment for knee and/or hip osteoarthritis. The program can delay or prevent surgical intervention and help you with long term favourable outcomes in both pain and function.
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We’re told to limit kids’ screen time. But how does it actually affect their health? If you’re a parent, you’ll be well-acquainted with the hotly debated parenting topic of screen time. But how exactly does screen time impact a child’s physical health?

Including healthy snacks in your daily meal plan means you’re less likely to eat impulsively.

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"You’ve had a cold or the flu and your symptoms have begun to subside. Your nose has stopped dripping, your cough is clearing and your head and muscles no longer ache.

You’re ready to get off the couch. But is it too early to go for a run? Here’s what to consider when getting back to exercising after illness."

I’ve been sick. When can I start exercising again? You’re ready to get off the couch. But is it to early to go for a run? Here’s what to consider.

Mental health and physical activity go hand in hand . . .

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It’s Australian Ice Hockey League (AIHL) 2024 Finals Week . . .

Held over a three-day festival, the AIHL Finals Series will again be hosted by The O’Brien Icehouse - Friday 23 to Sunday 25.

GO Melbourne Ice!

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" Around 3.2 million Australians live with depression.

At the same time, few Australians meet recommended dietary or physical activity guidelines. What has one got to do with the other?"

Food and exercise can treat depression as well as a psychologist, our study found. And it’s cheaper Engaging diet and exercise specialists for depression may help address long waitlists for psychologists amid a worsening shortage.

The brain benefits of exercise