Jessica Bowman, D.O.
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Osteopathy not only provides therapeutic management and rehabilitation of specific injuries, but also preventative care to enhance health and wellbeing.
Osteopathy
Servicing area
Eltham, Melbourne VictoriaFocus areas
Seniors
Wellbeing
Restoration
Pregnancy support
Sciatica
Aches & pains
What is Osteopathy?
Osteopathy is a system of diagnosis and treatment based on the following principles:
- The body is a unit of function. Health is reliant on balance within multiple body systems and within the psyche.
- The body has self- regulating mechanisms.
- Structure and function are reciprocally inter-related.
Osteopaths are autonomous primary contact practitioners who treat patients of all ages. They are committed to effective, patient- centred healthcare, with a focus on-
- Incorporation of evidence informed guidelines
- Optimisation of the patient’s natural healing capacity
- Addressing the primary cause of disease
- Maintenance of health and disease prevention
What types of conditions does an osteopath treat?
Osteopaths have a professional focus on conditions affecting the neuro-musculoskeletal system and on pain management. They provide not only therapeutic management and rehabilitation of specific injuries, traumas and/or diseases, but also preventative care to enhance health and wellbeing.
Conditions and types of people commonly treated by an osteopath include:
- Ankle Sprain
- Back and Neck Pain
- Bursitis
- Children/babies
- Headaches
- Heel/Arch pain
- Joint stiffness
- Knee Pain
- Pregnancy
- Sciatica
- Seniors
- Sporting Injuries
Osteopathy is one of 14 government regulated professions under the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Within AHPRA, the Osteopathy Board of Australia (OBA) protects the public by ensuring that only osteopaths who are suitably trained and qualified can register, and ensures that they practice in a competent, safe, and ethical manner. This registration is required by law.
While there’s no such thing as a form of medical treatment which is guaranteed 100% safe in every case, Osteopathy has one of the best safety records of any medically-related profession. Osteopaths are trained to recognise any condition which may make treatment inadvisable, and will refer patients for appropriate medical attention in such cases. Just as a Doctor regards safety as the most important factor in selecting the appropriate medication for a particular patient, so an Osteopath will also select the most appropriate style of treatment with safety as the prime consideration.
Furthermore, Osteopaths will also always discuss and obtain consent for any treatment modality which carries any risk prior to it being performed.
What can I expect from treatment?
An initial consultation usually takes 45-60 minutes, and follow-up consultations around 30 minutes. A certain amount of this time will be dedicated to taking a full case history and performing physical examination. This is to ensure an accurate diagnosis can be made prior to the commencement of treatment.
Osteopaths combine a highly developed sense of palpatory awareness with an understanding of functional anatomy and biomechanics in order to normalise strain patterns in the joints and soft tissues (muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia, etc.). They achieve this through a variety of gentle but potent techniques, including massage, stretching, manipulation, and myofascial release. Adjunctive treatment, such as taping or EMS radial shock wave therapy may also be utilised throughout the treatment.
In most cases, patients are asked to disrobe enough to expose the skin over the affected area. Whilst robes or equivalent modesty garments are often supplied, it is recommended that appropriate undergarments be worn. Patients are encouraged to discuss any issues in this regard with their Osteopath.
Do I need a referral to see an osteopath?
In most cases, no. The only times you will need a referral are if you wish to consult an osteopath under Medicare's Chronic Disease Management program and the Veterans’ Affairs scheme.
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