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…

It’s our birthday on September 24th! To celebrate our 3rd year of delivering Physiotherapy and Clinical Pilates services to Cheltenham and to show our appreciation for your support we would like to offer the following special deals. 1) Bring a friend to try a private duo Clinical Pilates class for the two of you with Physiotherapist Sings Lakha. – Normally…

flower which flower would you be? 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. Lisa Friend What do you do to stay strong?  I love to challenge myself physically – whether…

The hip is a ball and socket joint. The ball is the top of your thigh bone (femoral head) and the socket is your pelvis (aceltabulum). Pain at the front of the hip (anterior hip pain) can be caused by the ball not sitting in the socket properly. Often it translates forward, which leads to pain. There are several contributing…

The term yoga translates to ‘union’ and its origins date back to ancient India at around 500 BC. There are many different types of yoga. One of the most common forms practiced in the modern western world is vinyasa yoga. The word ‘vinyasa’ denotes a flowing, dynamic form of yoga where movement through a sequence of postures (asana) and breath…

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. Lucy McPhate When Lucy finished her Physiotherapy degree she came to work with us at InnerStrength, she also enrolled directly in a medical…