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Osteopathy
	What is Osteopathy? Osteopathy was founded in 1874 by an American physician called Andrew Taylor Still. He was the first to identify the human immune system, and recognised its ability in the course of disease. He was discontent with the use of medications at that time, and believed that instead of treating and curing disease, they were only masking the symptoms. Through experimentation and clinical observation, he developed a range of techniques applied to the musculoskeletal system, which would in turn affect the other systems in the body. He strongly believed that to have disease in one part of the body, other parts must be affected. This began the medicine of Osteopathy. In short, Osteopathy is a gentle, holistic manual medicine that strengthens and treats the joints, muscles and ligaments in the musculoskeletal system, allowing the nervous, circulatory, and lymphatic systems to function optimally. Since the 19th century, Osteopathy has become widely accepted, and now there are over 40,000 Osteopaths worldwide. Who can benefit from Osteopathic treatment? Most people come to see an osteopath because they are in physical pain. We commonly see conditions such as: Neck/back pain Headaches/migraines Postural problems Sports injuries Jaw pain Sciatica Repetitive Strain Injury (R.S.I.) Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Pregnancy related problems Menstrual Pain Treatment is suitable for most members of the community, from babies to the elderly. For more information on how osteopathy can help with each particular condition, please visit www.yourosteo.com.au What does a treatment involve? Osteopaths are primary health care practitioners, like general practitioners, which means that they are trained to perform medical clinical examinations. The consultation will begin with a full medical history, followed by a physical examination, which may involve some orthopaedic testing, postural examination, range of motion screening, and a palpatory examination. Osteopaths have a finely tuned sense of touch, which they use to detect areas of stress, strain or weakness, in order to find out the cause of your symptoms. Techniques used may involve some or all of the following: Various soft tissue techniques on the muscles, tendons and ligaments Stretching Articulation (encouraging the range of motion in a joint) Joint manipulation Your osteopath may also prescribe strengthening and stretching exercises to speed up your recovery. What do I need to bring to a consultation? - Your private health insurance membership card (if applicable). BHCH has HICAPS facilities, which allows you to claim on the spot. - Any past X-Rays, MRI's or CT scans that you feel are relevant to your presentation. - You will not need a referral from a GP to visit an osteopath, but if you are eligible for the medicare EPC plan, or covered by the Department of Veteran's Affairs, please bring the referral form with you. - For all TAC and WorkSafe patients, please bring your claim number to the initial consultation. (Please note that you may need to pay a small gap) What fees are involved? Initial Consultation (60 mins) : $75 Subsequent Consultations (30 mins) : $55 Extended Consultations (45 mins) : $65 Box Hill Complete Health is registered with all health funds, WorkSafe, TAC, DVA, and Medicare for rebates. Health care card holders, seniors, students and children receive a discount for each consultation. Please contact the clinic for more information.

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Osteopathy
	What is Osteopathy? Osteopathy was founded in 1874 by an American physician called Andrew Taylor Still. He was the first to identify the human immune system, and recognised its ability in the course of disease. He was discontent with the use of medications at that time, and believed that instead of treating and curing disease, they were only masking the symptoms. Through experimentation and clinical observation, he developed a range of techniques applied to the musculoskeletal system, which would in turn affect the other systems in the body. He strongly believed that to have disease in one part of the body, other parts must be affected. This began the medicine of Osteopathy. In short, Osteopathy is a gentle, holistic manual medicine that strengthens and treats the joints, muscles and ligaments in the musculoskeletal system, allowing the nervous, circulatory, and lymphatic systems to function optimally. Since the 19th century, Osteopathy has become widely accepted, and now there are over 40,000 Osteopaths worldwide. Who can benefit from Osteopathic treatment? Most people come to see an osteopath because they are in physical pain. We commonly see conditions such as: Neck/back pain Headaches/migraines Postural problems Sports injuries Jaw pain Sciatica Repetitive Strain Injury (R.S.I.) Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Pregnancy related problems Menstrual Pain Treatment is suitable for most members of the community, from babies to the elderly. For more information on how osteopathy can help with each particular condition, please visit www.yourosteo.com.au What does a treatment involve? Osteopaths are primary health care practitioners, like general practitioners, which means that they are trained to perform medical clinical examinations. The consultation will begin with a full medical history, followed by a physical examination, which may involve some orthopaedic testing, postural examination, range of motion screening, and a palpatory examination. Osteopaths have a finely tuned sense of touch, which they use to detect areas of stress, strain or weakness, in order to find out the cause of your symptoms. Techniques used may involve some or all of the following: Various soft tissue techniques on the muscles, tendons and ligaments Stretching Articulation (encouraging the range of motion in a joint) Joint manipulation Your osteopath may also prescribe strengthening and stretching exercises to speed up your recovery. What do I need to bring to a consultation? - Your private health insurance membership card (if applicable). BHCH has HICAPS facilities, which allows you to claim on the spot. - Any past X-Rays, MRI's or CT scans that you feel are relevant to your presentation. - You will not need a referral from a GP to visit an osteopath, but if you are eligible for the medicare EPC plan, or covered by the Department of Veteran's Affairs, please bring the referral form with you. - For all TAC and WorkSafe patients, please bring your claim number to the initial consultation. (Please note that you may need to pay a small gap) What fees are involved? Initial Consultation (60 mins) : $75 Subsequent Consultations (30 mins) : $55 Extended Consultations (45 mins) : $65 Box Hill Complete Health is registered with all health funds, WorkSafe, TAC, DVA, and Medicare for rebates. Health care card holders, seniors, students and children receive a discount for each consultation. Please contact the clinic for more information.

osteopathy \| massage therapies \| chinese medicine \| natural therapies \| counselling \| psychology

www.boxhillcompletehealth.com.au \| www.yourosteo.com.au