Tennis elbow is a local tendinopathy (tendon injury) of an extensor tendon of the forearm. The injury is a local inflammation and degeneration of the tendon that is usually caused by repetitive loading e.g using a hammer. The elbow is painful with gripping activities with the elbow extended and the palm facing downward, e.g. when hammering. Other painful activities include…

Recently one of my friends hiked the Overland Trail in Tasmania. When I asked her what she liked most about her hiking trip, she told me that she enjoyed the “opportunity to move”. My friend works in a sitting job and she drives a long way to and from work. So, her average day-to-day life involves moving in quite predictable…

  Hi, I’m Chantelle and I’m a student at Mentone Girls’ Secondary College, currently in year 10. Being in year 10 gave me the opportunity to participate in work experience which allowed me to choose a career path that I may want to pursue in the future. As my area of choice I chose physiotherapy. Physiotherapy interests me because I…

At InnerStrength we know that our business’ strength is our great and unique employees. Without them we would have no InnerStrength! So we have decided to write a regular feature all about our employees, celebrating their uniqueness. Our Receptionist Lynn has been the smiling face that welcomes you at InnerStrength for a year now! She is also the behind the…

  When you go to see your InnerStrength of Bayside Physiotherapist for your shoulder injury or pain, their assessment will be made up of the following parts. Patient interview/Subjective Assessment. Your physiotherapy will ask you a lot of questions, which will help with making a diagnosis and in determining the best course of treatment and rehabilitation. These questions may include…

The labrum of the hip is comprised of a ring of fibrocartilage that lines the outside of the joint socket. Its main function is to stabilise the head of the femur (thigh bone) in the hip socket. Labral tears usually occur during a sudden twist, falls and sporting injuries. They occur more commonly in females than males. Pain is commonly…

This home exercise program will give you a total body workout. All that is needed is an exercise mat, a theraband and a step. It is important that these exercises be pain free and if not please consult your Physiotherapist. Please read the below notes on each exercise before attempting this program.     PRESS UPS: x10 repetitions, 1-3 sets.…

Tibialis posterior tendinopathy is caused by soft tissue damage as well as inflammation of the tibialis posterior muscle located around the inside of the ankle. Pain is generally localised to the inside of the ankle in and around the bone (medial malleolus). The function of tibialis posterior is a supportive one. It maintains the arch of the foot and functions when the foot pushes off…

ITB syndrome (Iliotibial band syndrome) is recognised as pain around the lateral (outer) part of the knee just above the knee joint. Pain is thought to be caused by a compression of a fat pad on the outer side of the knee near where the ITB inserts. ITB syndrome is the third most frequent injury among distance runners. It usually occurs…

We are coming to the end of October, which is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Early detection of Breast Cancer has been proven to save lives, so it’s important to ‘Be Breast Aware’ and check your breasts regularly. Here are the steps: 1) LOOK at the shape of your breasts and nipples in the mirror, with your hands by your sides…

Dancing is a popular physical activity that many people choose both recreationally and professionally. However, the nature of dancing may predispose one to injuries from time to time. At InnerStrength of Bayside our Physiotherapist Lucy McPhate has the experience and expertise required to help you achieve your dance goals. This may include: Assessment and modification of dance technique Assessment and…