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Shoulder AC Joint Injuries

October 22, 2014

22/10/2014 You may have heard of the AC Joint (acromioclavicular joint) in the shoulder. This is the joint between your acromion (tip of the shoulder blade) and the outer tip of your clavicle (collar bone). Common causes of injury to the AC joint include falling on an outstretched arm, landing on the elbow or a direct blow to the AC…

Hi from Colombia!

October 7, 2014

07/10/2014 One of the most impressive things in Bogota (apart from the pickpockets that had our wallet and phone within 30min of us leaving the hotel!) was their Ciclovia. Every Sunday 120km of Bogota’s main roads are cleared of all motorised vehicles. This leaves them free for bike riders, roller skaters, joggers and walkers to take to these streets. There…

New Class: Cardio Pilates!

September 22, 2014

22/09/14 Introducing our newest class, Cardio Pilates. Starting Saturday 4th October at 10am, this class combines your individualised clinical pilates program with higher intensity training to get your heart pumping. Perfect for people who like a challenge! Combining high and low intensity exercises (interval training) has many health benefits, including optimising cardiovascular health, weight loss, and reducing the risk of…

Idiopathic Scoliosis

September 17, 2014

17/9/14 Scoliosis is a three dimensional deformity of the spine and trunk involving rotations and translations of the involved vertebrae of the spine. Scoliosis generally presents in adolescents during one of the periods of rapid growth and is defined when the angle of the curve (termed a Cobb angle) is greater than ten degrees on X-RAY. Idiopathic scoliosis occurs in…

Lara’s Postcard From India

August 22, 2014

22/08/2014 In late June I headed off to India with my new husband Pete. India is the most welcoming country I have ever been to. Nowhere else in the world have I had people stop me on the street, look into my eyes and say “you are very welcome in my country”. At times we have had lines (actually queues…

Groin Pain

August 14, 2014

14/08/2014 Groin pain is a common condition particularly affecting the sporting population; especially runners and those playing directional sports like football, soccer and hockey. Some of the causes may be muscle strain or tendinopathy, hip, and pelvic joint pathology, hernia, nerve entrapment or referred pain from the spine. Physiotherapists at InnerStrength of Bayside can assist to diagnose and treat groin…

Exercise for chronic back pain

July 8, 2014

08/07/2014 The latest research suggests that both Clinical Pilates and general exercise programs delivered by physiotherapists are both safe and effective in managing chronic back pain (1). Clinical Pilates offers a tailored exercise program, which is designed and monitored by your physiotherapist. In addition to Clinical Pilates, regular exercise is a very important part of back pain management. Here are…

TENS for pain relief

June 30, 2014

30/06/2014 Anyone who has stayed up late watching infomercials lately will have heard of a TENS machine. TENS machines provide a drug free way to control pain. TENS machines are small and battery powered. They have been used by Physiotherapists since the late 1970’s. TENS machines work by transmitting an electrical current between two stick on electrodes. This electrical current…

5 Tips on Bike Set Up

May 7, 2014

07/05/2014 It is important to look at both intrinsic factors, such as your own physical features, as well as extrinsic factors, such as mechanical factors of the bike, when assessing if your bike is set up correct for you. Did you know…. 1. A poor bike set up can reduce your V02 max (VO2 max is a way to measure…

Congratulations Lara 12.04.2014!

April 22, 2014

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Hip Pain

April 8, 2014

08/04/2014 Anterior Hip Pain Pain at the front of the hip joint (anterior hip pain) can occur for various reasons including trauma, muscle strain or weakness, abdominal pathology, hip joint osteoarthritis or referred pain from the spine. Physiotherapists at InnerStrength of Bayside can differentially diagnose between these conditions and provide you with an appropriate rehabilitation program. Treatment includes postural correction,…

Tips on Balance from InnerStrength of Bayside!

March 11, 2014

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…

Vanessa Butler Stonehouse

03:49 03 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 . 5🌟

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 🙂

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.