By Laura Munyard, Senior Physiotherapist and Dry Needling Specialist, Malvern Physiotherapy Clinic Yes, many headaches, particularly tension-type and cervicogenic (neck-related) headaches, can be helped by physiotherapy. A physiotherapist assesses the neck joints, muscles and jaw that can refer pain into the head, then uses hands-on treatment and specific exercises that may help reduce how often…
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Written by Mark Fotheringham, Principal Physiotherapist, Malvern Physiotherapy Clinic There is no single right choice for everyone. Physiotherapy suits people wanting assessment, diagnosis and an evidence-based plan. Chiropractic and osteopathy focus on hands-on spinal and whole-body care. Remedial massage and myotherapy target tight, overloaded muscles. The best fit depends on your problem, your goals and…
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Tradies and manual workers can prevent and manage back and shoulder pain by warming up before heavy work, lifting with the legs and keeping loads close to their bodies, varying tasks through the day, and building strength outside work. If a niggle lingers, physiotherapy in Malvern East helps assess the cause and guide recovery. August…
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Hamstring 101 for Footy Season: When to See a Physio and When to Rest A practical, evidence-informed guide for footballers across Malvern, Malvern East, Armadale, Toorak, Glen Iris and the wider Stonnington area. Hamstring strains are one of the most common injuries seen during the AFL season – at every level from juniors and…
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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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How Can Real-Time Ultrasound Improve Muscle Activation and Recovery? At Malvern Physiotherapy Clinic, we use Real-Time Ultrasound (RTUS) as an assessment and rehabilitation tool to help patients in Malvern East and surrounding suburbs better understand how their muscles are functioning. Unlike diagnostic ultrasound used in hospitals, Real-Time Ultrasound in physiotherapy provides immediate visual feedback…
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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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Can Stretching Reduce Muscle Injury Risk? What the Evidence Really Says Flexibility exercises are often recommended to improve movement, reduce tightness, and support recovery. However, many people are unsure whether they actually help prevent muscle injuries – especially after hearing mixed messages over the years. So what does the evidence really say? And when…
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