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What Is An Abdominal Muscle Separation Post Child Birth (DRAM)?

March 25, 2024

What is a DRAM? Diastasis Rectus Abdominis Muscle (DRAM) is the stretching of the two rectus abdominus muscles at the midline, also known as the linea alba. This is a healthy body’s normal physiological change, which occurs typically during the second and third trimester of pregnancy as the body allows room for the baby to grow.   What Causes DRAM?…

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What is DeQuervain’s Tenosynovitis?

February 29, 2024

Description DeQuervain’s Tenosynovitis, common in office workers, new parents, and jobs requiring repeated thumb and wrist movements, is a condition whereby the tendons of the thumb side of the wrist become inflamed from an increase in repetitive wrist and thumb movements. Pain generally occurs upon movement of the wrist and thumb. There can also be thickening and swelling around the…

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All You Need To Know About Osteoporosis And How To Keep Your Bones Strong

January 11, 2024

Osteoporosis is a condition where bones lose important minerals such as calcium quicker than they can be replaced by the body, resulting in a decrease in the thickness or density of bones. This can lead to them becoming fragile & brittle, and at a higher risk of fractures than normal bone. Often called the “silent disease”, osteoporosis can occur without…

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What To Know About Soccer Pre-Season Training

January 3, 2024

The three main phases of training for athletes in their chosen sport are pre-season, in-season, and off-season. Pre-season training is a phase of training that athletes complete before the commencement of their season for their chosen sport, mainly focusing on preparing for the competition by developing the fundamentals required for their sport. Professional soccer athletes commencing their pre-season training, use…

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Does Physiotherapy Help Frozen Shoulder?

November 24, 2023

Frozen shoulder is characterised by a painful and stiff shoulder. The lining (capsule) of the shoulder becomes inflamed and stiff, causing shooting pain with certain arm movements such as lifting the arm. In most cases, frozen shoulder symptoms come on gradually however, a frozen shoulder can also come on without warning. Generally, it starts with dull pain around shoulder and…

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5 FRIENDLY EXERCISE TIPS TO GET MOVING & STAY MOVING OVER CHRISTMAS

November 23, 2023

With Christmas and the holiday season drawing near, it becomes much harder to stick to regular exercise routines. Here are a few friendly tips to help get moving and stay moving over the Christmas break. Just remember any exercise is better than no exercise!   Exercise – Think short & effective Shorter periods of exercise, higher intensity Ways to do…

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Womens Pelvic Health at Inner Strength Bayside

October 27, 2023

There are a multitude of issues that can occur in and around the pelvis that can cause concern and distress. Pregnancy related concerns, pelvic pain, urinary incontinence, bowel concerns, pelvic organ prolapse, pelvic floor weakness and pelvic pain can all have a significant impact on our quality of life. At Inner Strength Bayside we offer pelvic health services to address…

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GLA:D® – an education and exercise program for people with hip or knee osteoarthritis.

October 17, 2023

GLA:D®, Good Life with osteoArthritis: Denmark, is an education and exercise program developed by researchers in Denmark for people with hip or knee osteoarthritis symptoms. GLA:D® Australia is a not-for-profit initiative led by La Trobe University. Research from the GLA:D® program in Australia shows: an average pain reduction of 36% reduced pain killers’ consumption reduced expected need for surgery substantial…

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TIPS TO STICK TO YOUR EXERCISE REGIME

September 15, 2023

We all have been told about the benefits of exercise for improving mental health, losing weight, improving glucose metabolism and keeping our bones healthy. But how many of us have actually stick to doing regular exercises? Sometimes, it is because we try to fit into someone else’s shoes or follow a recipe which may not work for us!! There are…

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Diabetes and Physiotherapy

August 30, 2023

Diabetes is a metabolic disorder in which the body is impaired in regulating sugar levels, specifically glucose, in the blood, either by poor sensitivity to the protein insulin, or due to inadequate production of insulin by the pancreas. As per the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), approximately 415 million adults between the ages of 20 to 79 years had diabetes mellitus in 2015.With unhealthy…

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Jaw Pain And Physiotherapy

July 25, 2023

Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD), or jaw pain is one of the many problems treated by a physiotherapist. The temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) is located just below your ears where the jaw meets the temporal bone of the skull. It is supported by ligaments and a disc and is controlled by various muscles around the skull, neck and spine. It helps us in…

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The Benefits Of Mums & Bubs With A Physio

June 29, 2023

Now more than ever, there are so many options for new mums to exercise. Be it at the gym, in a Pilates studio or outdoors in groups. For the past seven years, Inner Strength Bayside has run 45 minute Mums and Bubs mat Pilates sessions for up to six mums plus babies. More recently we have added a reformer mums…

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What our clients say

"Challenging personalised Pilates classes in a friendly and supportive environment. Thorough and professional physio services."

- Chris Arkey

"I have been doing clinical Pilates at InnerStrength of Bayside for more than 5 years and have always found the staff friendly and knowledgeable and the class environment friendly and inclusive. Highly recommended."

-Jasmine Evans

"The mums and bubs Pilates classes are fantastic at this clinic. Sings (who runs the classes) is wonderful at getting to know everyone's different needs and incorporating them into the class. It's a really friendly, supportive environment."

- Kate Brady