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Unit 2
689 Beaufort Street
Mount Lawley Medical Centre
Western Australia 6050
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| P | 08 9371 3422 | | M | 0437 227 150 |
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Osteopaths treat a wide variety of musculo-skeletal problems but osteopathy also has a role to play in the management of a number of other conditions.
Welcome to Mark Ratcliffe osteopathic services
Osteopathy is a system of diagnosis and treatment based on the theory that when the body is functioning correctly, it has an innate ability to heal itself. Whether this principle applies to all conditions is a moot point, but it certainly applies to the musculoskeletal system.
The problem is that, so often due to postural problems, accumulation of minor strains, unresolved old injuries, our bodies are not functioning properly. The upshot is that quality of life can be affected. It is probably true to say that for many of us, our bodies are only working to a fraction of our capacity because of accumulated stresses.
Osteopaths are trained to identify and treat the cause of dysfunction and so enable the body’s natural healing mechanisms to come into full play. This way they not only help resolve painful conditions but also improve quality of life.
They do this by employing various forms of soft tissue work (massage, stretching, isometric work etc.) They may also use manipulation to restore mobility to the joints.
What do osteopaths treat?
Osteopaths treat a wide variety of musculo-skeletal problems but osteopathy also has a role to play in the management of a number of other conditions. The most common complaints for which patients consult osteopaths include:
- BACK & NECK PAIN
- WHIPLASH ASSOCIATED DISORDERS
- JAW PAIN
- SCIATICA
- HEADACHES
- PAINS IN PERIPHERAL JOINTS
- WORK RELATED INJURY
- POSTURAL PROBLEMS
- SPORTS INJURY
However, osteopaths can also play a significant role in pain management or when used in conditions associated with wear and tear, aches and pains associated with pregnancy, repetitive strain injury, sinus pain, functional disorders of the digestive system and more.
About your osteopath
Mark Ratcliffe D0.(UK) GOsC Registered. Cert. Ost. (WA), AOA Registered.
Mark Graduated form the BSO (British School of Osteopathy) London in 1986 and became a member of the register of osteopaths. He has worked as a full time osteopath since this date. Mark was part of a research hub based at Leeds university. This was part of NCOR(The National Council for Enabling Osteopathic Research) He helped formulate a standard questionnaire in use in the UK and Australia today.
NHS work demanded a lot of time with much paperwork. In 2007 mark made the decision to emigrate to Australia to allow more time with his wife and their three children.
QUALIFICATION DETAILS
Osteopathy, Sports Injury Therapy
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