What is Osteopathy?
Osteopathy is a manual form of medicine that is aim at restoring function to the body by treating the causes of pain and imbalances. Practitioners will focus holistically, and often aim will be directed to issues with the alignment of the patient. Osteopaths understand the importance of balance and symmetry and acknowledge that a well-aligned body has the inherent ability to heal itself.
Treatment follows follow 3 primary concepts:
1. The body is a dynamic unit of function, everything within the body is interconnected
2. The body is able to self heal and regulate naturally
3. Structure governs function, meaning when in proper alignment the body may function the way it is supposed to.
Treatment follows follow 3 primary concepts:
1. The body is a dynamic unit of function, everything within the body is interconnected
2. The body is able to self heal and regulate naturally
3. Structure governs function, meaning when in proper alignment the body may function the way it is supposed to.
Training & treatment approachOur osteopaths are trained to treat a broad range of health conditions, treatment can be offered to patients musculoskeletal system (muscles and bones), vascular system (veins and arteries), nervous system (nerves), and the visceral system (organs).
They have have complete a 5 year degree as Masters of Osteopathy, and are registered with the health regulatory board AHPRA. They also have the relevant Osteopathic Insurance and are Members of Osteopathy Australia. 
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Osteopathy treatment can help with:
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Osteopathic Treatment Techniques
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Our Osteopaths offer a wide range of treatment techniques that they will include during a treatment session. These specialised techniques include: Soft Tissue Technique Soft tissue techniques include a broad range of techniques commonly utilised by musculoskeletal therapists; techniques include the use of light or firm pressure to muscles with the expected goals of reducing muscle tone. These techniques may also be aimed towards the patient’s tendons, ligaments and other connective tissue such as fascia. Muscle Energy Technique / Advanced stretching techniques (MET) Muscle energy techniques describe a form of manual therapy whereby a therapist uses the patient’s own energy in the form of a gentle muscular contraction to relax and lengthen the patients restricted muscles. Articulation Involves passive movement of the affected joint to improve patient range of motion (ROM). The technique involves the repeated movement of a patient joint into and out of a motion barrier. 
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Spinal/Joint Manipulation
Our practitioners apply a direct thrust delivered quickly however gently to the desired joint, when delivered you may hear a pop or click of a joint. Commonly the thrust is delivered towards the patient’s restriction, the sound that many people associate with this technique Is due to the sudden increase in the range of motion of the affected joint. Joint manipulation is a technique commonly practiced by both our osteopaths and chiropractors. Dry Needling Dry needling is the insertion of sterile, single use, fine filament needle (acupuncture needle) into a patient’s muscle. Dry needling is effective at reducing pain, improving range of motion and releasing myo-fascial trigger points (knots in muscles). Joint mobilisation Muscle release massage Fascia correction Specific stretches and strengthening exercises Muscle rehabilitation And more! |
Diagnosis
Osteopaths take a detailed case history and preform a comprehensive physical examination on all patients. They will examine and test joint range of motion, muscle strength and durability and nervous system response. Practitioners will also utilise orthopaedic testing to further diagnose patients.
In some cases, practitioners will refer patients for imaging to support a diagnosis, which can further diagnose difficult cases. Imaging such as an MRI, Xray and ultrasound can help provide our patients with a clearer clinical picture of their condition.
In some cases, practitioners will refer patients for imaging to support a diagnosis, which can further diagnose difficult cases. Imaging such as an MRI, Xray and ultrasound can help provide our patients with a clearer clinical picture of their condition.
Referral Requirements?No referral is required to see any of our practitioners, however you may eligible to receive a Medicare treatment rebate using an EPC Management plan / referral form to claim a refund of $55.30 per visit, for five visits, every calendar year. Our osteopaths may recommend that patients undergo conjunctive treatment with another modality offered at ChiroCure, such as Massage therapy or Dry Needling, to better manage a condition or symptoms. |
Rebate CalculationOur Osteopaths are qualified, and they are claimable with Hicaps using Private Health Insurance.
Medicare Treatment Refunds - The Commonwealth Government of Australia allows Medicare to pay more than 90% of treatment costs for 5 appointments every year. To claim a medicare rebate for Osteopathy or Chiropractic treatment, patients must supply a referral from a general practitioner (GP) and bring it with them to their first appointment. |
Rehab & exerciseOur Osteopath practitioners offer patients help and advice about how to better manage their pain and injury in daily life. The use of corrective exercises is often advocated in the effective treatment and management of many common musculoskeletal injuries.
In essence a corrective exercise is any movement or exercise utilised to correct a specific dysfunction. We offer patients personalised rehab programs with corrective stretches, strengthening and stabilising exercises, to support and enhance recovery. Rehab can improve blood flow around the body by restoring nervous system function. |
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