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What Is An Abdominal Muscle Separation Post Child Birth (DRAM)?
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…
Read MoreWhat is DeQuervain’s Tenosynovitis?
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…
Read MoreWomens Pelvic Health at Inner Strength Bayside
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…
Read MoreGLA:D® – an education and exercise program for people with hip or knee osteoarthritis.
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…
Read MoreTIPS TO STICK TO YOUR EXERCISE REGIME
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…
Read MoreDiabetes and Physiotherapy
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…
Read MoreJaw Pain And Physiotherapy
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…
Read MoreThe Benefits Of Mums & Bubs With A Physio
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…
Read MoreKinesiology taping: what is it and how it might help
What is kinesiology taping? Kinesiology or kinesio tape is the bright coloured tape that you would have seen on sports people. It is lightweight, thin (like skin) and has stretch enabling it to provide support, reduce pain and improve performance without impacting your range of movement. It is a therapeutic tool used by physios and…
Read MoreA physio’s guide to getting ready to ski/ snowboard this winter
Winter is coming and if you are planning a trip to the mountains to hit the slopes you may want to start thinking about how you might best prepare your body. Skiing and snowboarding are physically demanding sports no matter what level you are at and there are many injuries that can occur while on…
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