Have you had chemotherapy and are you having pain, numbness or tingling in your hands or feet? Are you having trouble with things such as wearing sandals or sorting through your mail? Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN) is damage to the peripheral nerves, which are located away from the spinal cord, such as in the hands and feet. This damage,…

Exercise – Think short & effective Shorter periods of exercise, higher intensity Ways to do this: Reduce rest time, increase speed, increase weight, and reduce time         2. Get family involved Find a local hike near your Christmas vacation spot. Go for a family bike ride. You-tube can be a great resource for workouts such as yoga,…

Level 1: Aim for 3x 15 reps, every 2nd day.  Theraband Hamstring Curl Bilateral Bridge Single Leg Bridge Tie a theraband around the leg of a table and pull against it as your bend your knee.   Push through your heels, activate your gluteals and lift your hips. Push through the one heel, activate your gluteals and lift your hips.…

As guided by the Australian Physiotherapy Association, our classes will be resuming Monday November 9th 2020! To ensure we are able to continue practicing strict hygiene measures and physical distancing of 4 square metres between clients, we will limit our numbers to three participants per class. We ask all participants to bring a clean towel to lie on and to…

Tendinopathy is a failed healing response of a tendon and is one of the most common reasons a person will go to their GP with musculoskeletal pain. In the past, terms such as tendinitis and tendinosis were used to describe tendon injuries, however the term tendinopathy is now used to describe overuse in and around a tendon. One in ten…

As the name suggests, a spikey ball has pointy spikes on the surface of a relatively hard interior. They are used for self massage as they allow for quick release of tight/painful muscles by rolling over the trigger points. What conditions/injuries can spikey ball help to release tension in the muscle? Neck Pain Shoulder pain Upper back pain Lower back…

Is cabin fever starting to set in for you? Are you tired of hearing “coronavirus,” “lockdown,” and “positive cases?” Have you been dreaming about the days when we can laze by the beach or drink at a bar with few mates or pump some weights at the gym again? At InnerStrength of Bayside, we understand what you are going through.…

We remain open and from September 28th 2020 we will be able to deliver face to face consultations which would prevent a significant deterioration in function that would result in an escalation of care needs (such as significant increase in pain or increased recovery time). If it is not urgent, we can consult via Online Video Consultation (telehealth) for both…

Filmed during Cancer Rehab Awareness Week 2020, this class was created to help raise the awareness of the benefits of Cancer Rehabilitation and the role of Cancer Rehab Physios in optimising the quality of life of people diagnosed with cancer. No equipment needed, just a mat and a rolled up towel or cushion for neck and head support. This session…

Cancer rehabilitation is focused on improving the quality of life and experience of people who have been diagnosed with cancer. It is not focused on the disease, it is focused on people, and helping them get back to living. Many people emerge from treatment facing struggles far beyond their illness. Cancer Rehabilitation can help people living with cancer obtain maximal physical,…

This class is perfect for those of you working from home or feeling tight from looking after young children. Suitable for all fitness levels, it will help loosen your back and improve posture. Take a break from the desk and work on your innerstrength with our experienced Clinical Pilates instructor Caitlin. Don’t put it off any longer!

Since the onset of COVID 19, working from home has become the new normal. This may have had a detrimental impact on your spine, in particular your neck pain and headaches. Sitting for prolonged periods of time encourages poor posture which places extra stress on the muscles, ligaments and joints as well as neural structures throughout the body. Working from…