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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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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Dry Needling vs. Acupuncture: Key Differences, Similarities, and Where They Overlap If you’ve ever explored options for managing pain, muscle tightness, or chronic conditions, you’ve probably come across dry needling and acupuncture. Both treatments involve the insertion of fine, sterile needles into the body—but this is where many people stop understanding the similarities. So, how…
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Why Real-Time Ultrasound Is a Game-Changer for Muscle and Joint Health Real-Time Ultrasound (RTUS) has emerged as an innovative, highly effective tool in physiotherapy, transforming the way we teach core muscles. Real-time Ultrasound can also be used in specific muscle and joint conditions where it can assist in the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation. At Malvern…
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Shoulder Pain Malvern: How Physiotherapy Can Help You Recover Shoulder pain can significantly impact your daily activities, from simple tasks like reaching overhead to more complex movements involved in sports or work. If you’re experiencing persistent shoulder discomfort, stiffness, or limited mobility, physiotherapy can play a pivotal role in restoring your function and relieving pain….
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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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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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Posture is a frequent topic of discussion for physiotherapists at Malvern Physiotherapy Clinic, clients, the media and society. A common belief is that spinal pain is caused by sitting, standing, or bending “incorrectly”. Many patients tell us, “I know I have bad posture” before we begin examining them. It is often assumed that “incorrect” posture…
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Tendonitis, tendinosis, tendinopathy, what do they all mean? The tendons within the human body have the primary function of connecting muscles to parts of the body the muscles place a force on, typically bone. This clever design allows the bulky part of a muscle to be situated in an area of the body that won’t…
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The shoulder joint also known as the glenohumeral joint is highly mobile. This allows for the greatest range of possible places your functional hand can access. It achieves this level of mobility by working with other associated joints in the area: the acromioclavicular and sternoclavicular (which are located at either end of your collarbone), and…
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