
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...
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What is an ankle sprain? An ankle sprain means damage or tearing to ligament fibres. The most common ankle sprains involve tearing one or several of the ligaments...
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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...
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Our bones make slight changes to their architecture every day. This process is called remodelling and it occurs in response to the pressures and forces we put on...
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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...
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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...
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What is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a medical condition diagnosed in individuals with low bone mineral density. The current definition is those with bone mineral density that is greater...
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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...
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One of the most common misconceptions when working with a physio is that your treatment is limited to your appointment. In fact, one of the most crucial elements...
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Why Clinical Pilates is Perfect for Every Body Clinical Pilates is a fantastic option for exercise based rehab, as it offers a tailored, evidence-based method to help individuals...
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Osteoarthritis is the breakdown and erosion of cartilage that overlies bone within a joint. This process results in inflammation within the joint, and is often felt as pain...
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Relieve TMJ pain with expert physiotherapy at Malvern Physiotherapy If you’ve ever experienced pain, clicking, or difficulty moving your jaw, known as the temporomandibular joint or TMJ, you...
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Debunking Myths About Remedial Massage: How It Supports Pain Relief and Recovery Remedial massage is a powerful tool in managing pain, improving movement, and supporting recovery from...
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The Essential Role of a Specialist Physiotherapist in Your Rehabilitation When recovering from an injury or managing a complex musculoskeletal condition, expert care can make all the difference....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Managing Common Health Concerns with Physiotherapy Physiotherapy is an essential part of allied health care, offering a hands-on and evidence-based approach to managing a wide range of health...
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Everybody will have experienced a time when they have an important event coming up, and the last thing they could possibly want is an injury. So, how can...
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Bursitis is commonly diagnosed as the cause of pain in many areas of the body; you may have heard of it when people discuss their shoulder or hip....
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One of the most common questions we get as a diagnosing practitioner is “Do I need a MRI, I’ve been told I should get a scan?”. There is...
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One of the most influential recent developments in sports medicine’s understanding of human physiology has been grasping the effect that load has on tissue. When I speak of...
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A pain in ones foot can start off as a small discomfort but after a day of walking, jogging, or even standing in high heels, a small issue...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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As cycling is a very repetitive sport, any injuries that occur tend to be related to overuse and can usually be attributed to inadequate bike setup, training volume...
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Comparing Musculoskeletal and Sports Physiotherapy: Which One Do You Need? When seeking physiotherapy, it can be helpful to understand the different areas of expertise within the profession. While...
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Relieve TMJ pain with expert physiotherapy at Malvern Physiotherapy If you’ve ever experienced pain, clicking, or difficulty moving your jaw, known as the temporomandibular joint or TMJ, you...
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An ergonomic workspace is important to help maintain good posture while working. When you sit stationary for too long or sit in a slouched position, different muscle groups...
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Have you or someone you know been diagnosed with arthritis? Have you had a scan showing “bone on bone” or been told you’ll inevitably need a joint replacement?...
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A pain in ones foot can start off as a small discomfort but after a day of walking, jogging, or even standing in high heels, a small issue...
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Osteoarthritis is the breakdown and erosion of cartilage that overlies bone within a joint. This process results in inflammation within the joint, and is often felt as pain...
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With all the excitement of having bubs finally at home with the family, mother’s needs are often overlooked. However, this time can be one of the most challenging...
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Dry needling is a form of therapy adapted from the traditional Chinese Medicine method of acupuncture. Dry needling is where very thin stainless steel needles are inserted into...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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The most common cause of heel pain in both the athletic and non-athletic population, is a condition called plantar fasciitis. The suffix ‘itis’ is used to describe an...
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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...
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Have you ever had an episode of low back pain? Well, you are not alone! Low back pain (LBP) is a common condition that affects 80% of the...
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As I write this article, we Melburnians have been locked down for over 240 days since the pandemic began in 2020. It is a burden we could never...
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