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Knee Osteoarthritis (OA)
What is OA?Osteoarthritis is a disease that most commonly affects the knees, hips and finger joints. The disease affects the whole joint but specifically impacts the cartilage in your knee that covers the end of the bones (known as articular cartilage), causing it to become thin and fragile. What causes OA?The damage to the articular…
Read MoreIs it safe to exercise during pregnancy?
There is often concern among pregnant women about how much and what type of exercise they should be doing whilst they are growing a human being inside their womb. In 2020, The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) updated their guidlines on Exercise in Pregnancy. This includes 6 main recommendations.…
Read MorePost-natal, pandemic and perineal tears.
If you are a new mum and you have endured pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum during this pandemic then I want to reach out to you and give you a big hug. Dear Mumma, you made it through and be proud of yourself! And if you are pregnant and the pandemic is still relevant, hang in…
Read MoreTummy Separation
Let’s talk about what’s often referred to as abdominal separation, otherwise medically known as Diastasis Recti Abdominis or DRAM. First things first – You are not alone! 66-100% of women experience some form of tummy muscle separation in their 3rd trimester and half of those women will continue to have it for approximately 3 months…
Read MoreWe are hiring a new part or full time Physio – Apply now!!
At InnerStrength of Bayside we treat all musculoskeletal injuries and specialise in Physio-led Exercise, drawing on the Clinical Pilates method, cancer rehabilitation (Pinc and Steel), pre and post natal care, dry needling and exercise rehabilitation. Our friendly staff remains committed to providing clients and the wider community with industry-leading physiotherapy services. We believe in regular professional…
Read MoreArchies Thongs in Stock!!
We now stock ARCHIES THONGS – super comfy arch support thongs for $35 a pair. We have been trying them out ourselves and can definitely recommend them. They provide the same amount of support of a typical orthotic. The tight strap prevents toes from having to grab the thong and the foam material moulds to…
Read MoreOuch, my shoulder really hurts :-(
We don’t realise how important our shoulders are or how much we use them until we have pain… Brushing your hair, grocery shopping, lifting your baby, doing up your bra, making a cup of coffee or tea, sleeping at night. Shoulder pain can either come on suddenly or gradually build up to become quite intense…
Read MoreCalf Strengthening
Calf/heel raises are a great low impact way of strengthening your calf muscles. Calf strength is particularly important for runners or people doing high impact exercise. So why are strong calf muscles important? It results in better balance. It improves ankle and knee stability therefore reducing the risk of injury. It increases power in exercises…
Read MoreHarry’s 3 Must-Do Exercises For Every Cricketer
1. Medicine Ball Rotations Core stability is essential in cricket and medicine ball rotations work to strengthen and activate the muscles that allow you to twist your trunk. Twisting is specific to both batting and bowling, so the medicine ball rotations will help you build the strength and power you need. Aim for 5-10 reps…
Read MoreLower Limb Strengthening Exercises
Have you ever been told you have weak glutes or thigh muscles? These 12 exercises are ideal to strengthen your lower limbs, in particular thigh/quadriceps and gluteals which are important muscles for both hip and knee stability. Start with 2-3 of them and add them into your regular exercise routine. Benefits of lower limb strengthening:…
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