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Acute Ankle Injury
Winter sports are starting back up, pre-season training has now been happening for a number of weeks and competitions are about to kick off… This is often a time where injuries can happen with a change in load on our body tissues with our bodies not necessarily being conditioned to the demands of our sports…
Read MoreInteresting Facts On Low Back Pain
Did you know… 79% of Australians are affected by low back pain in their life time? (Walker, Muller & Grant, 2004). For most people, their low back pain won’t be harmful, will require minimal intervention (Brox et al, 2008) and will resolve itself. 82% of people return to work within one month (Pengel et al,…
Read MoreCervical Radiculopathy
What is cervical radiculopathy?Cervical radiculopathy is often referred to as a ‘pinched nerve’ which causes pain in the neck or arm with additional weakness, numbness or changes of sensation in the shoulder or along the arm. What causes cervical radiculopathy?Cervical radiculopathy generally occurs when the root of one of the nerves exiting the spine becomes…
Read MorePhysio Led Exercise at Inner Strength Bayside: What is it and how it all works.
What is Physio Led Exercise? Whether you suffer from chronic low back pain, painful knees, are recovering from surgery or have recently had a baby, Physio Led Exercise (sometimes referred to as Clinical Pilates) is likely to help you build strength, improve your mobility and get you moving and feeling better. At Inner Strength Bayside…
Read MorePost marathon recovery: top 5 tips from a physiotherapist
Busy preparing for the most awaited event, the Melbourne Marathon? But wait, have you had a chance to think about the recovery plan post marathon? Many people who train for a marathon, whether they are experienced competitors or first time runners, overlook the importance of how to manage their body after the run. After completing…
Read MorePhysiotherapy for hip dysplasia in babies: a way to empower parents to help their little humans.
Congenital hip dysplasia is the most common disorder in infants and babies. Due to the current research and high volume of cases it is now possible to diagnose right from very early days of life of an infant. Even though it is so common and usually very well managed, it can be hard and overwhelming…
Read MoreWry Neck
What is it? A wry neck is a condition that causes pain and stiffness on one side of the neck. The onset is generally quick and people often report waking up and being unable to turn their head. What Causes it? Wry necks often occur after a sharp movement of the neck or sleeping…
Read MoreWhat to expect from your physio appointment
If you have never seen a physio or allied health practitioner before or are simply new to our clinic, you may be unsure of what to expect from your initial physio appointment. We understand that this can be a bit of a daunting process for some and we want to make sure that you leave…
Read MorePaediatric Physio – Physio For Little Humans
Did you know that our physio Urvi has a special interest in paediatric physio? Paediatric physiotherapy primarily comprises of exercises and techniques that help aid in the physical development of an infant through its adolescence. It mainly refers to the following: Those diagnosed with musculoskeletal conditions like wry neck, hip dislocations, club foot and neurological…
Read MoreMums & Bubs Zoom Pilates
During this extended lockdown to help keep you moving our physio Caitlin will be running Mums and Bubs Pilates Classes via Zoom every Monday and Thursday @ 10am. These sessions will run for approximately 30 minutes for a cost of $25. No equipment required, just yourself, your baby and a comfy quiet space where you…
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