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Do you experience plantar heel pain? What do you need to know?
Plantar heel pain (PHP), which describes pain in or around your heel, is one of the most common sporting injuries these days. You may have heard it being referred to as plantar fasciitis, however, research found that it is not really an inflammatory condition and the term has been changed to either plantar heel pain or plantar fasciopathy. There are…
Read MoreHow is sitting affecting your health?
Many of us have jobs that require us to sit at our desks for a prolonged period of time, fixated on the work at hand. Sitting for an extended period of time can increase the risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes and heart disease. It also can cause back pain and one’s metabolism to slow down, affecting the break down…
Read MoreWe are hiring a full or part time Physio – Apply now!!
At InnerStrength of Bayside, we are a premier physiotherapy clinic with state of the art facilities and a large service offering. We specialise in Physio-led Exercise, drawing on the Clinical Pilates method, cancer rehabilitation (Pinc and Steel), joint mobilisation, massage, dry needling and exercise rehabilitation. Our friendly staff remains committed to providing clients and the wider community with industry-leading physiotherapy services. About…
Read MoreWhy am I only moving the left or right side of my body in my Group Physio sessions?
Do you ever feel ‘lop sided’ or ‘out of whack’? Are the majority of your current and/or past injuries on one side of your body? Injuries mainly on one side of the body is something that we often hear our physiotherapy patients complain of. Physio-led Exercise or Clinical Pilates has moved away from treating isolated structures as we have found…
Read MoreHot flushes? Weight gain? Changes in mood? Point the finger at menopause
Menopause is something that all women will go through. It involves a lot of changes due to the shifts in hormone levels, and can often leave women feeling like they’re losing control of their body. But there are things that you can do! “So, what is menopause?” Menopause begins when a woman has not had a period for 12 months,…
Read MoreIs it better to exercise in a group or by myself?
For individuals who like to exercise, there is always an opportunity to do so, no matter how busy one’s schedule may be. This is because a conscious decision has been made to include exercise as an integral part of daily routine. Then there is the decision of what type of exercise to partake in. This choice depends on how your…
Read MoreAttention All Runners, Cyclists and Swimmers…. High Intensity Training Can Improve Your Performance!
Do you want to take your performance to the next level? Have you tried High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)? HIIT is characterised by a burst of intense exercise, where you work as hard as you can, followed by a less intense exercise or active recovery. The American Heart Association advises that 2 x 30 minutes of HIIT is equivalent to achieving 150…
Read MoreNeck pain? Low back pain? Maybe your upper back is the cause!
The upper back is comprised of 12 vertebrae connected with 12 rib pairs which form the thoracic cage (i.e. upper back area). This area is often underestimated in treating other areas such as the neck and low back pain. The reasons why the thoracic cage is important to look at are because…
Read MoreWhat is the difference between doing Group Physio-led Exercise Pre or Post Natally at InnerStrength of Bayside?
For pregnant and post natal women, exercising is one of the important tools to help you through your pre and post natal period. There are a number of benefits of Individual and Group Physio Movement Based Exercise sessions (formally known as Clinical Pilates) during this time, including strengthening core, pelvic floor, assisting with your post-natal recovery and enhancing mental health.…
Read MoreOsteoarthritis? Surgery is no longer the doctor’s first choice.
I recently had the incredible experience of watching an orthopaedic surgeon perform a total knee replacement on a patient who had osteoarthritis. I was amazed at the concentration and precision of his work, and would definitely have trust in putting my closest family members in his care. There is no doubt that performing surgery of any kind requires immense…
Read MoreDo you love running but are suffering from its injuries?
Are you a runner with a musculoskeletal injury that can stop you from doing that enjoyable form of exercise? If yes, this article may be relevant for you! Running is an amazing sport that many people enjoy doing these days. Whether you are running for health, fitness or training, inside the gym or outside in nature, we all know that…
Read MoreIMPORTANT INFORMATION ON CHANGES TO PRIVATE HEALTH COVER AND PILATES
As you may be aware, in 2018, the Federal Government announced its plans to make certain natural therapies ineligible for private health insurance rebates. Among these was Pilates. The Government’s original position was that Pilates would not be rebatable, regardless of who delivers it or how it is delivered. As you can imagine, there was a big outcry within the…
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