How Pre and Post-Operative Physiotherapy Prepares Your Body for Surgery Introduction Undergoing surgery is a significant event, and ensuring your body is well-prepared can make a remarkable difference in recovery and overall outcomes. Pre and post-operative physiotherapy at Malvern Physiotherapy Clinic plays a crucial role in optimising strength, mobility, and confidence before surgery while facilitating…
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Understanding Inflammation: What It Is and How Physiotherapy Can Help Inflammation is a natural response in the body, playing a crucial role in healing and recovery. However, when inflammation becomes chronic, it can lead to persistent pain, joint stiffness, and mobility challenges. Let’s dive into what inflammation is, its common causes, and how Jacinta, our…
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Total knee replacement (TKR) ranks among the most commonly performed orthopaedic surgeries, with over 50,000 procedures annually in Australia. This figure is projected to rise substantially in the coming years. Physiotherapy plays an integral role in both the preoperative and postoperative phases of recovery, and this blog post will provide valuable insights for our Malvern…
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Winter is here, and with it comes the exhilarating promise of skiing and snowboarding. Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or a family looking forward to your annual ski vacation, safety on the slopes is paramount. Injuries can not only ruin your holiday but can also lead to long-term health implications. This blog post offers expert…
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You may have heard about Pilates from a friend or even had a recommendation from your doctor. Pilates has gained immense popularity over the years. It offers a holistic approach to physical fitness, flexibility, and rehabilitation. With so many different Pilates options available today, it can be hard to know which one is best for…
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Expert Physio Q&A: VALD Technology Welcome to our Q&A blog, where we discuss the cutting-edge VALD technology used in our strength assessments. These tools are designed to precisely measure muscle group force generation and determine any potential imbalances. The insights below will help you understand how this technology can benefit your rehabilitation and training. Who…
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Congratulations to all those who participated in the Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival this past weekend. Runners of all ages and abilities came together to push their limits and achieve personal goals. The atmosphere was electric, with crowds lining the streets to cheer on the runners and provide much-needed encouragement. It was truly a day of…
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Discover everything you need to know about physiotherapy, what physiotherapists do, how they help, and when you should seek advice from a physio. Our warm and friendly team at Malvern Physiotherapy Clinic is here to answer all your questions. Have you been feeling a constant pain in your muscles or building tension in your body?…
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What is the most effective method of exercise recovery? It is important when we train that the stimulus is challenging enough to improve our capacity, whether this be aerobic endurance, muscular strength or power. However, we must also be able to adequately recover to see the optimal effect of this training. There are multiple strategies…
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