What is it? Scoliosis is a deformity of the spine that causes it to curve abnormally from side-to-side. The most common type is called idiopathic scoliosis, which means there is no known cause of this condition. Is it common? Scoliosis affects around 2% of the population. The adolescent growth spurt is when idiopathic scoliosis most commonly presents, with approximately…

Exercise is very beneficial during pregnancy and can actually help to prepare you for labour and prevent complications. It is perfectly safe to exercise during pregnancy, as long as activities are performed at an appropriate level for you and your body. Please note, if you have been given restrictions by a health care professional regarding exercise, it is important to…

  We interviewed Kristin, one of our Clinical Pilates patients, about her experience using Pilates as a rehabilitation tool. Kristin has been attending regular Clinical Pilates classes here at InnerStrength of Bayside for the past 10 months. A big thank you to Kristin for sharing her experience with our community. Could you tell us a little bit about your injury…

Recently, cancer and exercise has become a topic of great interest across Australia. With new research coming out and more information available it is becoming clear that exercise is a key component of treatment. Years ago when having chemotherapy or radiation therapy it was advised to rest and relax after therapy. In recent years we have greatly moved in the…

Patellofemoral pain (PFP) is common source of pain at the front of the knee and can be caused by changes in the way the knee cap moves over the end of the thigh bone. The thigh muscles (quadriceps) are responsible for moving the knee cap and control its positioning.  PFP is a very common patient presentation at physiotherapy clinics, including…

By Meg Doyle   What is pelvic instability or pelvic girdle pain? Pelvic girdle pain is a condition that is very common in both pregnant and post-natal women, with a prevalence of approximately 63% at the 30th week of gestation and 31% at 3 months post-partum. It occurs due to factors such as muscle spasm, muscle weakness, increases in the hormones…

In March I spent an hour a week teaching Pilates to the lovely ladies at the Think Pink Living Centre in the CBD. The Think Pink Living Centre is a facility which is devoted to provide support and help to women diagnosed with breast cancer. I really enjoyed my experience working there and teaching Pilates to women who had recently…

www.au.pincandsteel.com PINC & STEEL Australia provides support to people affected by cancer, helping them take their first steps on the road to recovery. There are now more people surviving a cancer diagnosis and if people don’t get rehabilitated after cancer it can affect their ability to work, their families, their physical, emotional and social well being and their long-term health.…

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 some tips: 1.…

Foam rolling is soft tissue release technique that is great and easy to do at home. It works to release muscle tightness and knots which may have formed in muscles. By releasing these knots you help to re-establish muscle movement patterns and encourage pain free movement. In recent years the popularity of foam rolling for athletes and physically active people…

1)  Clinical Pilates is a safe form of exercise and is easily modifiable. Your Physio can vary each exercise, to still allow you a good workout, despite sore wrists, stretched tummy muscles or other common aches and pains. 2) Clinical Pilates assists the recovery of your body by strengthening your abdominals, back and pelvic floor and assisting in maternal weight loss. 3) Clinical Pilates…

An episode of acute low back pain can come on at any time, without warning. It can be as simple as reaching forward to open the kitchen drawer and you suddenly experience intense pain in your lower back and possibly down your leg also. We know that seeing a Physio as soon as possible is important to our patient’s recovery.…