5 Practical Ways to Reduce Jaw Pain. By Lara Syme

At InnerStrength of Bayside we have Physiotherapists with a special interest in treating the Jaw, especially when it is contributing to headaches. We employ experienced Physios who have done extensive additional training and reading about the treatment and rehabilitation of the Jaw. So, if your jaw is giving you trouble call to make an appointment 8555 4099. Here are some things that…

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Upper Limb Neural Tension. By Emily Smyth

What is upper limb neural tension? Upper limb neural tension is when the nerves in your arms are under “tension”. This tension may originate from the surrounding musculature or soft tissue. Often a nerve pain can be disguised as a localised pain due to the nature of nerves and how they tend to refer pain.…

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Meet our Receptionist Jensen!

  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. Our Receptionist Jensen has been that cool calm and collected voice that answers the phone at InnerStrength…

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Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome “Shin Splints” by Luci Minogue

Bone stress injuries are common in runners, basketball players and the military and occur when the load applied to bone exceeds the bone’s ability to manage this load. A stress reaction develops which can result in a stress fracture. COMMON SYMPTOMS: Stage 1 (Inflammation): Diffues ache alone the shin bone. Pain with exercise that settles…

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Top Tips For Injured Dancers By Lucy McPhate

Can I still go to class? How can I get better quicker? Physiotherapist Lucy McPhate answers these questions and more in her “Top tips for injured dancers” 1. To rest or not to rest? It is a common idea that “absolute” rest, like resting with your feet up on the couch and avoiding all activity would help you…

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InnerStrength turns 4! By Lara Syme

         It’s our 4th birthday! Can you remember turning four ? The world was such a wondrous place, full of possibility. Well, Luci and I get to feel that way all over again as our InnerStrength baby thrives for another year.   Like all thriving 4 year olds InnerStrength is developing new interests…

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Feeling Dizzy? By Lara Syme

  Every few weeks the Physiotherapists at InnerStrength of Bayside meet, and take turns presenting on a topic of mutual interest. It is a way for us to keep our practice current and also offers us an opportunity to share our skills and experience. This week we focused on assessing and treating Vertigo. Vertigo can…

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Top 5 Physio Tips for Dancers by Lucy McPhate

Wear good footwear Many dancers forget that their feet are “the money” and need to be treated with care. Dancing places a lot of stress on the feet, so it is important that at all other times, as much as possible, you are wearing supportive footwear. Runners or lace-up school shoes are an excellent choice.…

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