http://www.longbeachosteo.com.au/
What Is Osteopathy?
Osteopathy is a form of manual medicine that has been widely used since the late 1880’s. Osteopathy focuses on the treatment of joints, muscles, ligaments and other connective tissues with a wide variety of “hands-on” techniques. Because osteopathy uses a holistic approach, the aim isn’t to just treat the problem but also to find and treat the cause. For example, recurrent neck and upper back pain may be due to problems in your pelvis. If you don’t address both the symptom and the cause, your problem will often persist for longer than it should.
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How Do Osteopaths Treat?
Osteopathic treatment involves manual techniques including soft tissue stretching and massage, combined with mobilisation and manipulation of the joints. Osteopaths have one of the most varied range of techniques at their disposal, which allows them to tailor each treatment individually. We also can use dry needling for those patients that will benefit from this treatment approach.
Osteopaths believe that simply getting patients to keep returning for more treatments is not the best form of long term preventative care. The key to preventing health problems recurring lies in increasing patients awareness of the causes of the problem, and in giving them the help they need to take responsibility for their own health.
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What Conditions Do Osteopaths Treat?
Osteopathy is best known for the treatment of wide variety of musculo-skeletal problems. It is suitable for children through to sports people and even for the elderly as each treatment will be tailored for the individual. Some of the common complaints which patients will consult their osteopath include:
Back and neck pain,
Sciatica,
Headaches,
Pains in peripheral joints such as shoulders, knees and ankles,
Tendonitis and muscle strains,
Work related and repetitive strain injuries,
Sports injuries.
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What Training Do Osteopaths Undertake?
In Australia, osteopaths are statutorily registered practitioners and have completed five years of full-time university training. Osteopaths are primary care practitioners and are trained to recognize conditions that require medical referral.
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Do I Need A Referral To See An Osteopath?
A formal referral from your GP is not necessary to see an osteopath. Treatment is covered by WorkSafe, TAC and Veteran’s Affairs. (Veteran’s Affair’s patients, however, do need a referral from their GP). If you are under an Enhanced Primary Care Plan from your doctor, you may be eligible for some treatment funded through Medicare.
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What Is The Difference Between Osteopaths and Other Therapies?
The main difference between osteopathy and other manual therapies is the underlying principle that all of the body’s systems are interrelated. This is the core of why they treat the cause, not just the symptoms. Osteopathic treatments tend to cover a broader area of the body and are generally longer than most other therapies.
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Who Are The Osteopaths At Longbeach Osteopathy?
We currently have three excellent osteopaths at Longbeach Osteopathy.
Dr Tim Kinross B.Sc (Clinical), M.H.Sc (Osteopathy), Member of Australian Osteopathic Association
Started Longbeach Osteopathy in 2003 after working for a variety of clinics to build his experience under different osteopaths. He has now brought this knowledge with him to Longbeach Osteopathy. Tim is well experienced in treating a wide range of patients, from children to the elderly. His particular interests lie with sports injuries and rehabilitation, as well as dry needling to treat stubborn injuries that haven’t responded to other treatments.
Dr Shaun Richardson B.Sc (Clinical), M.H.Sc (Osteopathy), Member of Australian Osteopathic Association,
Shaun has completed a three year Bachelor of Clinical Sciences (Osteopathy) and a two year Masters of Health Science (Osteopathy) at Victoria University.
He has a strong interest in treating sports injuries, as well as chronic conditions resulting from poor posture and muscle imbalances. He aims to provide relief from symptoms by using a wide variety of manual techniques including mobilisation, massage, manipulation and stretching, as well as gentler techniques which are tailored to suit each patients. He also provides management strategies and exercise rehabilitation to prevent recurrence of injuries, improve overall health and reduce reliance upon continual treatment.
Dr Lynly Beaver B.App.Sc (Complementary Medicine), M. Osteopathy
Lynly completed a three year undergraduate degree and a two year masters degree at RMIT university to become a qualified and registered osteopath. Lynly has participated in and been involved with many of the local sporting clubs. She has also been part of organised volunteer groups working overseas as an osteopath and teaching first aid. Lynly has a particular interest in working with children, the elderly and helping women through the aches and pain associated with pregnancy.
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What Other Services Are Available?
We are fortunate to work alongside some other excellent practitioners here at Longbeach Osteopathy. They are:
Orthotist - James Pierini, ph 0404 862 851
Psychologist - Adrian McMaster, ph 03 9585 4143, www.adrianmcmaster.com.au
Masseur - Adam Bedikian, ph 0403 277 414
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Where Are We Located?
169 Thames Promenade, Chelsea Heights, 3196.
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What Are The Hours of Operation?
Monday – Thursday: 9.00 am – 7.00 pm
Friday: 9.00am – 5.00pm
Saturday: 8.00am – 1.00pm
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Contact Us
Phone: 03 9772 7591.
Fax: 03 8611 7967.
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