Lifecare Malvern Sports Medicine

24/02/2025

You may have noticed we've been quiet on our page - it's been due to some access issues behind the scenes.

Don't worry - we're still here to provide you with the best care in physiotherapy, sport and exercise medicine, podiatry, dietetics, exercise classes and remedial massage therapy.

You can head over and follow our new, updated page here: https://www.facebook.com/lifecaremalvernsportsmedicine

06/04/2022

https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-health-day/2022 #

On 7 April 2022, WHO will focus global attention on the interconnectedness between the planet and our health. A campaign launched on this day will urge people, communities, governments, and organizations around the world to share their stories about the steps they are taking to protect ...

16/03/2022

https://www.lifecare.com.au/clinic/lifecare-malvern/news/proximal-hamstring-tendinopathy/

22/07/2021

Congratulations Kevin!
Kevin Craigie is away at the moment working with the Australian Olympic team in Tokyo. Kevin's role as a Sports Physiotherapist with Athletics Australia has taken him to the Tokyo Olympics to support our athletes. We wish him all the best and look forward to his return at the end of August!

23/06/2021

https://www.lifecare.com.au/clinic/lifecare-malvern/news/8-things-you-need-to-know-about-achilles-tendinopathy/

This is a quick guide to set you on the correct path to manage the frustrations of Achilles tendinopathy. It has a high prevalence in runners but more relevant in team sports such as Australian Football, Basketball and Netball due to the inconsistent season we’ve had through covid-19 lockdowns.

10/06/2021

Our practice principal Sam can’t mask his excitement that the restrictions might be easing soon, meaning we can run our classes again shortly! Just a reminder that we are still able to conduct 1:1 Pilates sessions. Call our friendly receptionists or make a booking online. Stay safe and we can’t wait to see you all again!

29/04/2021

We are looking for a highly motivated Physiotherapist to work full-time running our pilates studio. We have a great team of health professionals working together in this busy Sports Medicine practice in inner south east Melbourne. The pilates studio is a large, light-filled, well equipped space which is a pleasure to work in.

29/04/2021

Myotherapist required for a busy multi-disciplinary sports med practice in Malvern/Armadale. Remuneration is based on commission. The successful applicant will be a bright, positive and skilful Myotherapist or Massage Therapist.

14/05/2020

Amazing Podcast. Kevin Craigie, APA Titled Sports Physiotherapist is interviewed on Athlete management, performance optimisation and injury risk management.
An absolute must listen for any athlete.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0ghjHldz96RgRdADbk2MyA?si=qaVJuKsSQjePQ-8R0GxOrA

25/03/2020

Private health funds are fast tracking access for members to tele-physiotherapy consultations while Australians’ movements are restricted by the COVID 19 pandemic.

02/03/2020

Introducing the latest addition to our team at Lifecare Malvern, DR. Charlotte Ganderton - Physiotherapist (PhD)

Charlotte has a PhD in hip pain and tendinopathy from La Trobe University. She has a passion for treating sporting injuries and performing artists, with experience working in musical theatre and for Cirque du Soleil.

Charlotte is also a physiotherapy lecturer and researcher at Swinburne University of Technology. She has received numerous awards for her research, published papers, and presented at national and international conferences in hip and shoulder conditions.

In her spare time, she loves to play tennis and golf, walk, read and get crafty!