By Kristi Smith, Physiotherapist, Malvern Physiotherapy Clinic The main difference between Clinical Pilates and traditional Pilates is the assessment and who runs the session. Clinical Pilates is delivered by a physiotherapist and begins with an individual assessment. The exercises are then selected and progressed for your specific condition or goal. Traditional Pilates is a general…
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Ski Season Ready: Injury Prevention and Knee Strength for the Slopes How to prepare your body – and especially your knees – before you hit the snow, from the team at Malvern Physiotherapy Clinic. With the Australian ski season getting underway, plenty of locals across Malvern, Malvern East, Armadale, Toorak and Glen Iris are…
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Understanding Running Injuries: Why They Happen and Where They Show Up Running places repetitive mechanical load through the same tissues, often thousands of times per session. Because of this, running injuries tend to follow predictable patterns and are usually linked to how training load is applied and managed over time, rather than a single…
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Clinical Pilates: Strengthening Your Core for Injury Prevention Clinical Pilates is a highly effective, physiotherapist-led approach to improving strength, stability and movement control. At Malvern Physiotherapy Clinic, Clinical Pilates is used to support injury prevention, rehabilitation and long-term musculoskeletal health. By focusing on precise, controlled movements, this form of exercise helps restore optimal function…
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Sports injury prevention physiotherapy focuses on building strength, managing training load, prioritising recovery, and addressing early warning signs before minor issues become significant injuries. Research supports progressive strength training, gradual load increases, adequate sleep, and individualised programming as key strategies to reduce injury risk and improve recovery outcomes. If pain persists, training volume increases, or…
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The Benefits of Physiotherapy for Seniors: Stay Strong, Mobile and Independent As we age, our bodies change – but that doesn’t mean strength, mobility or independence are out of reach. In fact, research shows that muscle strengthening happens at a similar rate at every stage of life. With the right support and a personalised plan,…
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Chronic Pain and Physiotherapy: What You Need to Know Living with chronic pain can be exhausting. Unlike acute pain, which usually resolves as the body heals, chronic pain is a pain that persists for months or even years. It often impacts every part of life — from work and exercise to sleep and relationships. At…
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Understanding Australia’s Most Common Physiotherapy Conditions: What We See Every Day As physiotherapists here at Malvern Physiotherapy Clinic, we’re often asked about the types of conditions we treat most frequently. Understanding these patterns not only helps us stay at the forefront of evidence-based practice but also reassures our patients that they’re not alone in their…
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Sports Injuries: Prevention, Recovery and Performance Sports injuries affect people of all ages, fitness levels, and abilities. While athletes often perform at higher levels of strength and function, they also place greater demands on their bodies. Intense training, longer sessions, and shorter recovery times mean that athletes are at risk of overloading their muscles, joints,…
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Finding the Best Physiotherapy Near You: A Local Guide If you’ve ever searched “physiotherapy near me” online, you’re not alone. In Australia, thousands of people search this term every month, looking for expert care close to home. Whether you’re recovering from surgery, managing ongoing pain, or hoping to prevent future injuries, the physiotherapist you choose…
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