Acland Street Physiotherapy

04/01/2026

For our runners - and those getting back into it 🏃‍♂️

Our Principal Physiotherapist Barry Nguyen is now an Athletics Australia accredited Recreational Running Coach.

This means clearer return-to-run plans, better injury prevention, and more structured guidance for anyone starting, restarting, or building consistency with running.

Same care. Even stronger support for runners at every stage.

04/01/2026

We’re pleased to welcome James Le to the extended OMSC family.

James has recently joined the team at Acland Street Physiotherapy, where he’s being mentored by Barry, and brings with him a strong background as a former elite sprinter and newly qualified physiotherapist. He’s also playing an important role in supporting the setup of Melbourne Running Clinic. You’ll likely see James around the club this season, so be sure to make him feel welcome.

With pre-season approaching, it’s a great time for players to check in with Barry, James and Shirouz to ensure they’re in the best shape heading into the year.

👉 Book in today: https://www.aclandstreetphysiotherapy.com.au/

17/12/2025

Proud major sponsors of the Old Melbournian's Old Melburnians Soccer Club for the 2nd year in the row!

🎄 Day 1 – 12 Days of Christmas! 🎄

Massive shoutout to our Major Sponsors Acland Street Physiotherapy & Toorak Road Physio.
Huge thanks to Barry and the team for backing OMSC into 2025, and to Shirouz Elango, who works with the practice and joined the club as a player this year ❤️💙

Getting ready for the 2026 pre-season? Reach out to our physio partners, who continue to do an outstanding job supporting our players’ recovery and performance. The feedback from the group has been nothing short of fantastic . We’re incredibly grateful for their work and partnership.

OMSC Member Perks:
• 50% off your first physio consult
• $149 referral package (2 specialist consults + bulk-billed imaging)

Players: complete your Physio Intake Form to help the physio & HP staff support your health, recovery & performance 👉 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScAjukylnCie9fisTc4-JWNgBuTOouNF8jqeNdhThXDZ31Iyw/viewform

We are looking forward to your continued support for 2026.

17/12/2025

Nothing better than seeing families move well together 💛

Here’s Physio Michael Lee guiding a mum and daughter through a Reformer Pilates session at Acland Street Physiotherapy. We love using Pilates to build real-world strength, control, balance, and confidence, especially when it’s shared as a team effort.

Want to get started (or get back to it) with safe, physio-led Reformer Pilates? Send us a message or book in, we’d love to help. 🖤

16/11/2025

🏃‍♀️‍➡️ Why Middle-Aged Adults Should Add Sprinting To Their Week

Sprinting isn’t just for athletes. Even short bursts of 5–10 seconds deliver major health benefits, especially for adults in their 40s and 50s.

Here’s what the research shows sprinting can do:
• Improve insulin sensitivity and heart health
• Reduce visceral fat
• Preserve fast-twitch muscle fibres that decline with age
• Boost testosterone and growth hormone
• Increase VO₂max and running performance
• Strengthen bones
• Improve cognitive function via BDNF
• Support longevity by maintaining power and gait speed

If you’re active and want to stay strong, lean and sharp as you age, sprinting is one of the highest-return exercises you can do.

If you’re unsure how to start safely, our physios can help you build a personalised sprint or interval plan based on your current fitness and injury history.

📍 Acland Street Physiotherapy – St Kilda

👣 Helping active adults stay powerful, pain-free and performing for life.

07/11/2025

Dry needling and eccentric strengthening exercises can be more effective than anti-inflammatory based interventions such as cortisone injections for tennis elbow. Another treatment consideration is shockwave therapy at Acland Street Physiotherapy.

07/11/2025

How much running is too much?

Doubling your run distance or even increasing by more than 10% compared with your longest run in the past month significantly raises your risk of injury. What matters most is how much you push yourself in any single session.

Here is the reference to a recent study: https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/59/17/1203

01/11/2025

We’re expanding! 🏃‍♂️

Acland Street Physiotherapy is launching the Melbourne Running Clinic, specialising in running injuries, biomechanics, and performance.

We’re looking for a motivated physiotherapist to join our 5-star St Kilda team, supported by AI tools (CliniScribe) and our partnership with the Old Melburnians Soccer Club.

If you’re passionate about helping runners move better, this is for you.

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4320074801/

29/10/2025

💪 Evidence-Based Tips for Runners from Acland Street Physiotherapy

Did you know that adding strength training to your running routine can actually reduce your risk of injury and boost your performance?

🏋️‍♂️ Here’s what the research says:
✅ Do 2 resistance sessions per week, focusing on your hips, thighs, and calves.
✅ Use 2–4 sets of 4–10 slow, heavy reps, resting 2–3 minutes between sets.
✅ Include key moves like deadlifts, squats, lunges, and calf raises.
✅ For runners over 40, strengthening the calf muscles is especially important for power and injury prevention.

If you’re unsure where to start or want a tailored plan, book a running-specific strength assessment with one of our physiotherapists today.

📍 Acland Street Physiotherapy — keeping runners strong, fast, and injury-free.

27/10/2025

Our senior physiotherapist and Pilates instructor Michael Le practices what he preaches at Acland Street Physiotherapy & Pilates!

17/10/2025

🩺 Clinic Update & Exciting News!

Our Principal Physiotherapist, Barry Nguyen, will be speaking at the APASC25 National Physiotherapy Conference in Adelaide this week! 🎤

He’ll be presenting on:
🧠 “Implementing AI Scribes in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy: Enhancing Documentation, Treatment Planning, and Patient Rapport.”
📅 Friday, 24 October | 11:55 am – 12:10 pm | Hall A

Barry will be away from Wednesday, 22 October and will return to the clinic on Monday, 27 October.
Our team will continue to provide the same high-quality care while he’s away, so you’ll still be in good hands.

If you’re attending APASC25, feel free to say hello to Barry at Pod 21 — he’d love to meet you in person!

09/10/2025

🏃‍♂️ Good luck to all our Acland Street Physiotherapy clients competing in the Melbourne Marathon 2025! 🏃‍♀️

You’ve put in the hard work through your training and rehab - now it’s time to enjoy the run. We hope you stay injury-free, achieve your personal best, and most importantly, have fun out there!

The whole team at Acland Street Physiotherapy is cheering you on every step of the way. 💪✨