Osteopathy Australia

Did you know that over 75,000 Australians visit an osteopath each and every week? Well you do now!
Osteopathy Australia is the peak body representing the interests of osteopaths, osteopathy as a profession and consumer's right to access osteopathic services.
See more of how we represent over 90% of ALL registered osteopaths in Australia 👉 https://goo.gl/i56XiT

Osteopaths are allied health professionals that offer patient-centred approaches to healthcare and functional improvement which recognise the important link between the structure of the body and the way it functions. Osteopaths focus on how the skeleton, joints, muscles, nerves, circulation, connective tissue and internal organs function as a holistic unit.
Find your local osteo now 👉https://goo.gl/5TfuAs

Lots to cover and so little time! Joel Friedlaenderchat from Cliniko will be presenting on some very important topics around data breaches, privacy, security and other useful tidbits. He may not be hands on like an osteopath, but he might be able to help you sleep better! 😜
⏰ > July 17th (tomorrow night!) 7:30pm-9:00pm AEST
👉 > https://goo.gl/LDW4Sp
... *Participants will earn 1.5 CPD Hours* (FREE for Osteopathy Australia members! $38 for non-members).
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Osteopathy Australia is excited to announce a new partnership with client engagement and Telehealth solution Physitrack!
Thanks to this partnership, Osteopathy Australia members will receive a 35% discount and pay only $8.99p/m to subscribe (normally $13.99p/m).
Physitrack not only creates a better client experience, but also helps you run a more efficient practice thanks to their integrations with most practice management systems.
... For more information and a free trial visit: www.physitrack.com.
When you are ready to subscribe: select Osteopathy Australia as your affiliate and enter your membership ID to activate your 35% discount.
Group accounts are available for clinics with 10+ practitioners, please contact Physitrack at sales@physitrack.com for more details.
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Take to new heights, take to #Osteopathy.

Did you spot the osteo? 👀
https://www.sbs.com.au/…/multicoloured- nudes-pose-for-tunic…
Stark naked and painted in bright colours, hundreds of Melburnians (including an osteopath) braved the cold to pose for Spencer Tunick in the first of two nude shoots during the week.
... The US artist snapped 500 nudes in frosty conditions in a Windsor laneway on Sunday afternoon as part of the Provocare Festival of the Arts.
Each participant was covered from head to toe in coloured body paint before posing in the graffiti-filled Artists Lane.
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When a patient doesn't do their rehab exercises....
Rule of 👍: Always follow your osteo's advice! 😁
Exercise based rehabilitation is a unique focus in osteopathy! It uses movement and movement instruction, often with minimal hands on manual therapy, specifically to enhance physical capacity or movement in patients who:
... - Have sustained an injury - Have undergone recent surgery - Have a chronic illness or injury - Are seeking recovery and improvement to their general health and wellbeing - Have experienced loss of normal functional ability.
Exercise rehabilitative practice is patient-centred and empowering. An exercise rehabilitative osteopath will involve you in developing an exercise program that meets your assessed needs and assists in building your physical and mental resilience.
NOTE: there are no specialisations within osteopathy. However, many osteopaths choose to work with a specific patient group or groups and undertake further study and/or training to support their clinical focus.
Find out more about our Clinical Practice Groups here 👉 https://goo.gl/aRq4GY
📺: Channel 9
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One million Australians have an eating disorder. These serious mental health disorders have complex physical and psychological effects. All health professionals have a role to play in early identification and response to eating disorders, to support the best possible outcomes for their clients and patients.
This webinar presented by Hilary Smith, from The National Eating Disorders Collaboration (NEDC), will give osteopaths the key information that they need to be able to iden...tify and respond to eating disorders within their role and responsibility as an allied healthcare practitioner.
⏰ > August 7th 7:30pm-9:00pm AEST 👉 > https://goo.gl/mVcG1q
*Participants will earn 1.5 CPD Hours* (FREE for Osteopathy Australia members! $38 for non-members).
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Well, does it?
http://www.abc.net.au/…/aches-pains-age ing-exercise…/9475544

#Osteopathy. Tropical Cairns. A profession together as one!
Join us 👉https://goo.gl/VpUvZm
For more information on this year's conference, please visit: https://goo.gl/8HfQAp

Giving some member ❤️ to Catherine Norris from Holistic Hands Osteopathy with her latest blog post!
https://www.holistichandsosteopathy.com.a u/n…/back-pain-tips

Catch Osteopathy Australia Ambassador Jessica Gallagher tonight on 7 News Melbourne! #GoJess

With the FIFA Club World Cup heading into it's final stages, please remember that when taking the field - there is always a risk of injury.
In the meantime, enjoy! 😜
Video credit: Wrzzer

Not the drink of champions.
Alcohol ingestion after sport and exercise worsens all major aspects of post-exercise recovery. Alcohol slows down the repair process of exercise-induced muscle damage by inhibiting the functions of hormones that usually aid this process (such as testosterone).
For athletes with a soft tissue injury, it’s even worse, as alcohol opens up the blood vessels and encourages swelling at the injury site.
... https://theconversation.com/why-alcohol-a fter-sport-and-exe…
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It may be winter down under, but that's no excuse for you not to enter adventure mode and get outside of your comfort zone! 😃 🏃‍♂️🏃🏽‍♀️
*Comfort zone may include couch, hot chocolate and/or watching your favourite TV Series 😜

It's your way or the highway.
Choose #Osteopathy.

Lower back pain is one of the most common complaints seen by a GP or healthcare professional. It is estimated that over 80% of Australians will experience lower back pain at some point in their lives. Lower back pain may be acute (new pain) or chronic (longstanding pain), and it can range from mild and annoying to severe and debilitating.
Osteopaths are health professionals who are highly trained to treat lower back pain.
An osteopath will explain to you why your pain is pre...sent, assist to relieve it with manual therapy and identify any barriers to your recovery. During a consultation with an osteopath, your practitioner will first discuss your case and thoroughly assess your condition.
Full media release: https://goo.gl/K62Ls8
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Osteopathic care during pregnancy and beyond!
The most common reasons for pregnant women to seek osteopathic care include, but are not limited to...
- Lower back pain... - Groin pain - Hip pain - Maintenance of postural balance - Sciatic pain - Middle, upper back, and neck pain - Rib cage pain - Headache and/or face pain - Carpal tunnel: tingling in the hands
Find your 🇭🇲️ osteo now: https://goo.gl/cJCiGj
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Cannabis' medical benefits for chronic pain have suffered a blow, with a major study finding it may not provide the pain relief hoped for in chronic pain, while increasing levels of anxiety. The article does also acknowledge other areas where studies show cannabis is of benefit.
The study (which admittedly has some quality flaws) found cannabis does not cut pain, nor does it help some sufferers replace opioids.
https://www.smh.com.au/…/in-major-study -cannabis-shows-no-b…