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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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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How you should prepare your body for the ski season As skiing and snowboarding have become increasingly popular, many enthusiasts often ask why they should prepare their bodies for the upcoming snow season. Like any other demanding physical activity, the truth is that snow sports require a certain level of fitness and conditioning to avoid…
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Swimming is a fantastic sport that most Australians are introduced to learn at a young age. Programs such as Nippers at surf life saving clubs and other swim programs at local pools provide further opportunities to keep young swimmers involved in the sport. Moderate volumes of swimming are often tolerated well and unless there is…
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With the stop and start nature of how COVID-19 have affected most sports this year, it is very likely we will see an increase in new injuries as growing bodies are subjected to the rigours of sport and activity. Malvern Physiotherapy Clinic is pleased to once again offer the Junior Sports Performance Program this year,…
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Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) strength training is a new option in rehabilitation for those needing to increase muscle size and strength, and who also need to reduce the stress on their joints. Even though BFR is new in terms of Western clinical application, there is over 40 years’ worth of research that has gone into…
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Strength training is typically seen as a way to mould, shape and develop the human body. It achieves these changes through controlled loading of muscle, tendon and bone tissue resulting in a physiological response – this is to synthesize more tissue in the areas of load. However its benefits are not just the superficial changes…
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Training programs set for professional athletes have changed over time as physiotherapists and the sports medicine profession improve their knowledge about how the body responds to exercise. Not so long ago ideas dreamt up by coaches were tested on their elite athletes, and the effectiveness of these programs was measured by the athlete’s performance. These…
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