While watching the Australian Open Tennis this year, I decided that it was time to find out what the fancy colourful tape called Rock Tape that all the players were wearing, was all about. Is it a fad? Is it any different to the “old school” beige taping that I already do? What is it used for? So I booked…

In this last video of the three part series, Physiotherapist Lara Hurst from InnerStrength of Bayside explains and Michelle demonstrates some further Pilates exercises that can be done during pregnancy. Here Lara teaches some floor mat exercises including the side lying clam exercise focusing on hip abduction, side lying leg circles and a kneeling thigh stretch. Please note that we recommend…

Are you looking to work in the Bayside area and enjoy all it has to offer? We are looking for either a full or part time dynamic team-player to work in our Physiotherapy and Clinical Pilates practice. If you are looking to progress your career, join an innovative team and develop your skills, this is the role for you! The clinic…

If you have recently participated in one of Lara’s pilates classes you may have tried hula hooping. They are fantastic piece of equipment to have at home and are great for cardiovascular fitness, muscle toning and for challenging your core muscles. Hooping has been proven to burn as many calories as step aerobics or boot camp – burn up to…

Achilles tendinopathy is a common overuse injury in any sport requiring running and jumping. The Achilles tendon attaches the calf muscle to the back of your foot and contracts when you rise up onto your toes. The Achilles stores elastic energy. When there is an increase in load, this can cause injury. The location of pain with an Achilles Tendinopathy…

26/2/2015 Over the past few weeks, our InnerStrength of Bayside physios have seen a spike in the number of patients booking in to see us with Plantar faciitis. Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common sources of heel and foot pain. Plantar fasciitis usually presents as foot pain felt in the morning or after resting. A characteristic of Plantar…

12/02/2015 In this three part video series, Physiotherapist & Clinical Pilates Instructor Lara Hurst presents some pilates exercises which pregnant women can do either at home or in our studio. Please note that we recommend any pregnant lady is first assessed by their physiotherapist before attempting these exercises and they should be stopped if pain arises. Stayed tuned for Parts…

17/12/2014 We would like to wish all of our loyal Physiotherapy patients and Clinical Pilates clients a very Merry Christmas and a great New Year! To help show our appreciation for your support we are giving out Luci’s home made protein balls (as shown under our tree) to everyone who comes in before Christmas. A few people have asked for…

05/12/14 I have had the opportunity to do three multi-day hikes while in South America; climbing Mt Roraima in Venezuela, the “W Trek” in Chilean Patagonia and the Inca Trail in Peru. As soon as a fellow hiker finds out that I am a Physio, our breathless up hill conversation invariably turns to which ever ache or pain is impeding…

27/11/2014 Ballet is a popular physical activity that many people choose both recreationally and professionally. Transitioning from dancing in soft ballet shoes to “en pointe” (dancing on the tips of the toes) can be a challenging time for young dancers, as it is physically demanding and may result in injury if the dancer is not properly prepared. A physiotherapist can…