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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Unfortunately, as we age, we lose muscle mass and strength, impacting our function and quality of life. This condition, known as Sarcopenia, most intensely affects older adults and those with significant health challenges. Here are some causes of sarcopenia, what risks it can increase, and how best to treat it. Although the mechanisms behind sarcopenia…
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What is hypermobility? Hypermobility refers to excessive joint laxity and range of motion. There are numerous causes of joint hypermobility, including genetic factors or development after trauma/ injury. It is more common to find generalised hypermobility in women, especially children and adolescents. An inherent loss in stability is often a result of an issue in…
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Osgood-Schlatter Disease Osgood-Schlatter Disease is a common condition that affects the knees, primarily in adolescents, particularly during growth spurts. It is characterised by pain, swelling and tenderness just below the kneecap, where the patella tendon attaches to the top of the shin bone (tibia). This condition is most commonly seen in physically active children and…
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Relieve Muscle Tension and Revitalize Your Body Are you tired of dealing with stubborn knots and annoying aches that just won’t go away? Look no further! Spikey massage balls are here to save the day and offer you the ultimate relief you’ve been longing for. Designed with a unique spikey texture, these massage balls work…
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What is it? The fascia is a tough, fibrous connective tissue that supports the arch of the foot and transmits forces. It’s intricately attached to the heel, toes, and many of the surrounding muscles and structures on the sole of the foot. Additionally, the fascia plays a role in proprioception. Plantar heel pain, previously called…
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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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If you’ve suffered a soft injury in the past – even a garden variety strain or sprain – chances are you’ve been advised to use the RICE method to recover. Rest, Ice, Compress, and Elevate have long been the guidance to heal from these injuries – but does this method actually give our bodies the…
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What is a muscle imbalance? To properly understand what muscle imbalance means, it is essential to understand the fine balance in which our bodies operate. Different types of tissue have different roles. Some tissues have the ability to change their length and guide movement. Muscles, for example, will contract and relax to change their length…
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Keith recently attended the Sporting Hamstring course conducted by Geelong Cats head physio Mark Young and AIS track and field physio Ben Raysmith and provides insight into how to prevent hamstring injuries. Hamstring strain injuries (HSI) remain at the forefront of the sports medicine agenda, as they continue to be the most common injury in…
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