11/03/2014 Balance is contributed to by several body systems. Eye sight plays a big role in the maintenance of balance as does your joint position awareness. One can test their balance by performing tasks in situations that confound the information received by these systems. Standing on a pillow dampens ones joint position awareness whereas, doing exercises with your eyes closed…

26/02/2014 Hamstring injuries are particularly common in sports involving running and/or kicking. The injury may involve a tear in the muscle belly (muscle strain) or injury to the tendon (tendinopathy), which attaches the muscle to the bone. Muscle tears can occur during sprinting, when the muscle is contracting/shortening or can occur when the muscle is on stretch like when your…

04/02/2014 Download the below link to hear our Cancer Rehabilitation Physiotherapist Luci Minogue be interviewed by 3AW’s Dennis Walter on 30th January about the benefits of Clinical Pilates for people with cancer.               [hr]

22/01/2014 A recent study done by Griffith Health Institute found that individualised exercise programs play a vital role for men with prostate cancer,  improving their self motivation and perceived competence. Click here  to read more. Principal Physiotherapist Luci is a provider of The STEEL Program at InnerStrength of Bayside. The STEEL Program provides individualized, prescribed rehabilitation to men diagnosed with cancer;…

06/12/2013 We would like to welcome Adele Taylor to our Team of Physiotherapists at InnerStrength of Bayside. Adele graduated in 2003 with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from The University of Melbourne. In 2012 she completed a Graduate Diploma in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy and     will receive her Master of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy from La Trobe University in 2014. Adele has extensive experience in…

18/11/13 Now that we are getting closer to the holiday season some of you will be taking long car and plane journeys to visit loved ones or simply for a holiday! Whilst this is an exciting time, having to sit in an often cramped space for long periods of time can cause aggravation to some aches and pains. Here are…

04/11/13   1)  Clinical Pilates is a safe form of exercise and is easily modifiable. Your Physio can vary each exercise, to still allow you a good workout, despite sore wrists, stretched tummy muscles or other common aches and pains. 2) Clinical Pilates assists the recovery of your body by strengthening your abdominals, back and pelvic floor and assisting in maternal weight loss.…

21/11/13 Here is some FIRST AID tips to help aid recovery before you see a physio for injuries such as a sprained ankle or pulled muscle: R   Rest the injured area to aid healing I    Ice for 15-20 mins every 2 hours C   Compress with a firm bandage to reduce swelling E    Elevate the injured area as much as possible R    Referral to a…

08/10/2013 In this video one of our PINC clients, Effie, describes her experience with breast cancer and how The PINC Cancer Rehabilitation Program has helped her regain her strength and confidence after surgery and treatment. She also demonstrates some Pilates exercises. Click here for more information on our Cancer Rehabilitation Programs PINC and STEEL. [hr]

TMJ is an abbreviation for Temporomandibular Joint, or the jaw joint.  There are two, one in front of each ear.  These joints move each time we chew, talk or swallow.  They are probably the most used joints in the body (used far more by some of us than others!). The TMJs have a disc between the bones, like the ones between…

11/09/13 Sore upper back? Sore feet? Have you ever used a spikey ball to massage these areas? They only cost $12 and are a great way to self massage! Roll your foot over it whilst sitting or standing to release cramping or tired and sore feet. Also place the ball to the side of your spine between your shoulder blades…

29/08/2013 Do you or someone you know have cancer? Did you know that both surgery and cancer treatments such as chemotherapy cause extreme de-conditioning and fatigue and exercise helps to correct both of these debilitating problems? More importantly exercise has also been shown to significantly improve longevity in cancer survivors! Physiotherapist Luci Minogue at InnerStrength of Bayside is an accredited PINC and…