Running is a popular form of exercise and running injuries are commonly seen by Physiotherapists. Apart from a pair of runners and your clothes, nothing else is needed. Be careful though if you are new to this form of exercise, as novice runners are 2.5 times more likely to become injured than experienced runners. If you are obese and a novice then you…

Incontinence is a topic often shied away from in our daily life. Few people like to admit they suffer from this problem. Many will not speak about it and find it an uncomfortable area to address. Many even are under the impression that it is normal to have incontinence to a mild degree. In face it is not a problem…

I found myself, asking myself just this question this week. I have negotiated a week night where I leave my husband with an unbathed, hungry and overtired baby…. And come home to a baby who is fast asleep, contently fed and smelling of roses… and if I’m really lucky the house will be clean and our dinner almost cooked. That…

I had dinner with my Grandfather last week. He will turn 100 years old in May 2017. He was telling me casually about how he slipped  while getting out of the shower the day before. He lay on the floor for a minute or so thinking “should I call out for help?” Then he decided he wasn’t in any pain, nothing…

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 you can do to help…

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. It is common for someone…

  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 for most of this year.…

TMJ is an abbreviation for Temporomandibular Joint, or the jaw joint.  There are two, one in front of each ear.  These joints move each time we chew, talk or swallow.  They are probably the most used joints in the body (used far more by some of us than others!). The TMJs have a disc between the bones, like the ones between…

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 fairly quickly with rest. Stage…

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 get better faster. In fact,…

         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 and growing. Our business has…

  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 stem from several structures in…