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Achilles Tendinopathy Made Simple: Why It Happens and How We Treat It

December 3, 2025

At Inner Strength Bayside, we understand that ankle pain can disrupt daily life. Pain around the heel or mid-Achilles may be caused by Achilles tendinopathy, a common condition affecting the tendons of the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles. This can lead to discomfort, stiffness, and limited movement, but physiotherapy can help you recover and return to your activities. What Is Achilles…

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๐ŸŽ„Give The Gift That Truly Shows You Care โ€“ The Gift Of Good Health ๐ŸŽ

December 3, 2025

From Gift Vouchers to Stocking Stuffers โ€“ weโ€™ve got it all! Show your loved ones how much you care with a gift voucher for a physio session, or help them to begin their Clinical Pilates journey with us! Looking for stocking stuffers? Weโ€™ve got you covered with: ๐ŸŽ„Spikey Balls $13  ๐ŸŽ Fisiocrem $19.50 ๐ŸŽ„Loop Bands $14 or $16 ๐ŸŽPilates Balls…

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Round Ligament Pain in Pregnancy: What You Need to Know

November 20, 2025

Pregnancy is a time of extraordinary transformation. Alongside the joy of hearing a heartbeat or feeling those first baby kicks, you might also experience unfamiliar aches and pains. One of the most common, yet unexpected discomforts is round ligament pain. If you’ve felt a sudden, sharp pain or pulling sensation in your lower belly or groin, you’re not alone. Let’s…

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Jaw Pain, Clicking or Tension? Your Physio May Be Able to Help

October 27, 2025

Do you sometimes feel pain around your jaw, notice a clicking sound when you open your mouth, or experience tightness through your neck and jaw area? These symptoms may be related to the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), the small but important joint that connects your jaw to your skull, just in front of your ears. While itโ€™s a common source of…

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Avoid Stress Fractures: What Every Runner Needs to Know About Bone Health

October 26, 2025

Stress fractures are a common overuse injury among runners, as a result of repetitive stress on bones that exceeds their capacity to recover. Understanding the causes of bone stress injuries, how to prevent them and what to do in the case of suspecting a bone stress injury is crucial in prevention and early management.  Understanding Stress Fractures A stress fracture…

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We Are Hiring!! Part Time Pelvic Health Physio

September 29, 2025

Are you an experienced Pelvic Health Physiotherapist looking for an exciting opportunity to join a caring and community-focused practice? Inner Strength Bayside is looking for a passionate part-time physiotherapist to join our growing team at our new, larger clinic in Cheltenham, Melbourne. About Inner Strength Bayside: We are a tight-knit team of five physiotherapists, dedicated to providing high-quality care in a…

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The Benefits of Resistance Training in Menopause (& Beyond)

August 28, 2025

Menopause marks a significant transition in a woman’s life, bringing with it a range of physical changes that extend beyond reproductive health. Reduced oestrogen levels influence muscle mass, bone density, joint health and overall functional capacity. While these changes are a normal part of ageing, there are ways in which we can positively impact the musculoskeletal changes through resistance training.…

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Physiotherapy for Mastitis | Fast, Gentle Relief

August 25, 2025

Physiotherapy for mastitis offers a gentle, effective way to relieve pain and support breastfeeding recovery. Mastitis is a painful and often overwhelming condition that affects many breastfeeding women. At Inner Strength Bayside, we understand how distressing mastitis can be, especially during what is already a physically and emotionally intense period of early motherhood. Our Women’s Health Physiotherapists are here to…

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Celebrating Our 2025 Quality Business Award

August 22, 2025

We’re thrilled to share some exciting news with our community – Inner Strength Bayside has been recognised as a 2025 winner of the Quality Business Awards! This award is given to businesses that consistently deliver outstanding service, with an average quality score of 95% or higher over the past year. To be named the top performer in our category and…

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Pelvic Girdle Pain in Pregnancy: Understanding and Managing Your Symptoms

July 23, 2025

Pregnancy is an incredible journey — but let’s be real, it’s not always comfortable. Many pregnant women experience Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP), a common condition that can cause pain in the hips, lower back, pelvis, and pubic area. The good news? You don’t have to “put up with it” or “wait it out.” At Inner Strength Bayside, we help women…

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Knee pain

Understanding Knee Pain: Why the Front of Your Knee Hurts and What to Do

July 1, 2025

Do you feel pain at the front of your knee when going up stairs, squatting, running or sitting for long periods? You might be experiencing patellofemoral pain (PFP) — a common condition that affects up to 25% of people at some point in their lives (McConnell, 1996). It’s sometimes called “anterior knee pain” and is especially common in runners, young…

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Rehab That Works: How We Help You Rebuild Strength and Return to Sport

May 19, 2025

Getting back to your favourite sport or activity after an injury can feel like a big mountain to climb. You don’t just want the pain to go away—you want to build strength, move well, feel strong, and trust your body again. At Inner Strength Bayside, we’re here to guide you through a smarter rehab process that’s not just about healing,…

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What our clients say

Julia Levy
05:17 05 Jun 25
Worth 5 stars. Great team here. Friendly inclusive and very professional.Front desk team Kym, John and Eve! Fun and very helpful.I have been training with Petra ( trainer) for 5months now.I had very weak knees, sore back and stiff shoulder.Petra mentioned a GLA-D program. Good Life with osteoArthritis: Denmark.I signed up. It was the perfect start. It’s been a great journey. I feeling so much stronger and stable. Moving so much easier, stronger knees and hips. Pain has reduced.Back walking with my daughter.Thank you Petra.! Pilates, just love it!Really enjoying your classes . 5๐ŸŒŸ
Pia Kelly
10:43 28 May 25
Awesome 1st consult at Inner Strength with Alannah. Felt really heard and understood and as a result feel really confident in my treatment plan.
Ellie O’Connell
01:24 21 May 25
Inner Strength Bayside is amazing! The staff are so lovely, caring, and welcoming. Kym at reception is always cheerful and kind—she’s genuinely caring and often helps with my 11-week-old during the Mums & Bubs class, which makes a huge difference.The physiotherapists are incredibly knowledgeable. I see Caitlin for the Mums & Bubs sessions, and she makes sure my program is tailored to my stage of recovery. Even though there are four people in the class, it honestly feels like a one-on-one session. Everyone follows their own individual program, and the team tracks your progress each session, which really helps you stay on track. Caitlin even gives my baby cuddles if she’s unsettled—she’s so caring and hands-on!I’ve also seen Alannah for pelvic floor physio and found the appointment extremely thorough. She explained everything so clearly, and I left feeling confident and informed about why I needed to do specific exercises.This place is not only professional and knowledgeable but also warm and supportive. My baby and I always feel welcome and looked after. Highly recommend!
Sarah B
05:57 19 May 25
I’ve been seeing Luci for some back pain issues and it’s been great so far. Lovely reception staff and good location - lots of parking!
Lucy French-Pounce
01:14 17 May 25
Wow - what a fabulous place woth amazing facilities. I saw Alannah, and I left feeling very cared for, understood and more educated as well. Highly recommend, I will be returning!
Casey Power
23:13 16 May 25
If you are after consistently exceptional care, look no further than Inner Strength Bayside. I wouldn't go anywhere else.
Winik Family
07:09 16 May 25
Amazing thorough very skilled physiosClinical Pilates classes are targeted to one’s needs. Improvement is evident from regular attendance. New studio is beautiful.The office manager/ reception / front of desk is warm and welcoming and went the extra mile ๐Ÿ™‚
Ellesha Tilbey
02:48 03 Apr 25
I don’t think I’ve ever felt so instantly comfortable going to an initial session, than I did with these lovely ladies! So incredibly welcoming, knowledgeable, clear, and I walked out feeling really positive and extremely happy with my experience. I’m 28 weeks pregnant and feel at ease knowing I’m going to be supported throughout the next few months and beyond.Thank you again Luci and team!
Breeanna Campbell
23:26 01 Apr 25
Alannah was amazing - highly recommend!
Rina Stefani
23:21 01 Apr 25
Excellent care. Looking at solutions to deal with a clicking jaw. Found Caitlin to be very thorough. Thank you for yoir expertise.
Lauren Lynch
09:10 29 Mar 25
The mums and bubs classes that I have been attending at Inner Strength have been amazing. Tailored to my strengths, weaknesses and postnatal recovery. Highly recommended these classes!
Nikki Carter
21:28 20 Mar 25
Been going to Pilates Reformer classes for over 10 years. Keeps me flexible and pain free. Great caring physios that run the class and we always have fun each week.
Madeline Forsyth
10:25 19 Mar 25
I’ve been going to Inner Strength for a few years now. The physios do a fantastic job tailoring the small group reformer pilates sessions to what I need, which has helped me with back pain.I’ve also received many physio treatments over the years and it always helps.Thanks Luci, Caitlin and team.
Stephanie Clark
07:06 12 Mar 25
I've been attending physio led pilates classes at Inner Strength for the last 8-9 years.Luci has developed a great program for me which she reviews and adjusts as I've improved.I also did the GLAD program for hip and knee arthritis and found that helped me greatly in managing my hip arthritis.They are a great team and I highly recommend them.Stephanie Clark
Kate Warburton
10:52 11 Mar 25
Great Clinical Pilates Studio. All the physiotherapists are extremely professional and treat everyone with respect at all times. I can have a private one on one class or join a group class. Do yourself a favour and join in. It's really enjoyable and great to be moving and strengthening my body.Looking forward to the new location in Cheltenham opening soon.Keep up the great work team.
Courtney Chugg
11:35 03 Mar 25
We are extremely happy with the physio care and treatment provided by Luci to our daughter. Luci listened to her problem and tailored the treatment accordingly. We felt Luci understood the issues my daughter was having and worked to provide a solution to allow her to confidently continue her sporting activities. Luci was very caring, thorough and answered all our questions. We would happily recommend Luci and Inner Strength Bayside.
Julia Levy
05:17 05 Jun 25
Worth 5 stars. Great team here. Friendly inclusive and very professional.Front desk team Kym, John and Eve! Fun and very helpful.I have been training with Petra ( trainer) for 5months now.I had very weak knees, sore back and stiff shoulder.Petra mentioned a GLA-D program. Good Life with osteoArthritis: Denmark.I signed up. It was the perfect start. It’s been a great journey. I feeling so much stronger and stable. Moving so much easier, stronger knees and hips. Pain has reduced.Back walking with my daughter.Thank you Petra.! Pilates, just love it!Really enjoying your classes . 5๐ŸŒŸ
Pia Kelly
10:43 28 May 25
Awesome 1st consult at Inner Strength with Alannah. Felt really heard and understood and as a result feel really confident in my treatment plan.
Ellie O’Connell
01:24 21 May 25
Inner Strength Bayside is amazing! The staff are so lovely, caring, and welcoming. Kym at reception is always cheerful and kind—she’s genuinely caring and often helps with my 11-week-old during the Mums & Bubs class, which makes a huge difference.The physiotherapists are incredibly knowledgeable. I see Caitlin for the Mums & Bubs sessions, and she makes sure my program is tailored to my stage of recovery. Even though there are four people in the class, it honestly feels like a one-on-one session. Everyone follows their own individual program, and the team tracks your progress each session, which really helps you stay on track. Caitlin even gives my baby cuddles if she’s unsettled—she’s so caring and hands-on!I’ve also seen Alannah for pelvic floor physio and found the appointment extremely thorough. She explained everything so clearly, and I left feeling confident and informed about why I needed to do specific exercises.This place is not only professional and knowledgeable but also warm and supportive. My baby and I always feel welcome and looked after. Highly recommend!
Sarah B
05:57 19 May 25
I’ve been seeing Luci for some back pain issues and it’s been great so far. Lovely reception staff and good location - lots of parking!
Lucy French-Pounce
01:14 17 May 25
Wow - what a fabulous place woth amazing facilities. I saw Alannah, and I left feeling very cared for, understood and more educated as well. Highly recommend, I will be returning!
Casey Power
23:13 16 May 25
If you are after consistently exceptional care, look no further than Inner Strength Bayside. I wouldn't go anywhere else.
Winik Family
07:09 16 May 25
Amazing thorough very skilled physiosClinical Pilates classes are targeted to one’s needs. Improvement is evident from regular attendance. New studio is beautiful.The office manager/ reception / front of desk is warm and welcoming and went the extra mile ๐Ÿ™‚
Ellesha Tilbey
02:48 03 Apr 25
I don’t think I’ve ever felt so instantly comfortable going to an initial session, than I did with these lovely ladies! So incredibly welcoming, knowledgeable, clear, and I walked out feeling really positive and extremely happy with my experience. I’m 28 weeks pregnant and feel at ease knowing I’m going to be supported throughout the next few months and beyond.Thank you again Luci and team!
Breeanna Campbell
23:26 01 Apr 25
Alannah was amazing - highly recommend!
Rina Stefani
23:21 01 Apr 25
Excellent care. Looking at solutions to deal with a clicking jaw. Found Caitlin to be very thorough. Thank you for yoir expertise.
Lauren Lynch
09:10 29 Mar 25
The mums and bubs classes that I have been attending at Inner Strength have been amazing. Tailored to my strengths, weaknesses and postnatal recovery. Highly recommended these classes!
Nikki Carter
21:28 20 Mar 25
Been going to Pilates Reformer classes for over 10 years. Keeps me flexible and pain free. Great caring physios that run the class and we always have fun each week.
Madeline Forsyth
10:25 19 Mar 25
I’ve been going to Inner Strength for a few years now. The physios do a fantastic job tailoring the small group reformer pilates sessions to what I need, which has helped me with back pain.I’ve also received many physio treatments over the years and it always helps.Thanks Luci, Caitlin and team.
Stephanie Clark
07:06 12 Mar 25
I've been attending physio led pilates classes at Inner Strength for the last 8-9 years.Luci has developed a great program for me which she reviews and adjusts as I've improved.I also did the GLAD program for hip and knee arthritis and found that helped me greatly in managing my hip arthritis.They are a great team and I highly recommend them.Stephanie Clark
Kate Warburton
10:52 11 Mar 25
Great Clinical Pilates Studio. All the physiotherapists are extremely professional and treat everyone with respect at all times. I can have a private one on one class or join a group class. Do yourself a favour and join in. It's really enjoyable and great to be moving and strengthening my body.Looking forward to the new location in Cheltenham opening soon.Keep up the great work team.
Courtney Chugg
11:35 03 Mar 25
We are extremely happy with the physio care and treatment provided by Luci to our daughter. Luci listened to her problem and tailored the treatment accordingly. We felt Luci understood the issues my daughter was having and worked to provide a solution to allow her to confidently continue her sporting activities. Luci was very caring, thorough and answered all our questions. We would happily recommend Luci and Inner Strength Bayside.