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Osteopathy in Ballarat

About osteopathy at Eureka Health

  • Our team of osteopaths have a wide range of expertise and special interests including common musculoskeletal problems such as lower back pain, neck pain, headaches and migraines. We do in fact treat all areas of the body including the upper and lower limbs. Some of us have a lot of experience treating pain associated with pregnancy, as well as the treatment of babies and children. Some of us are your go-to for your sporting injuries, in particular running, rowing and cycling injuries, but also all your common ( and not so common) AFL, netball and other sports injuries.

    Wherever your pain, or whatever your problem, we’ve got the person to help you feel well again! Be sure to check out our team page and find out who might be best to suit your needs.

  • Osteopaths are highly qualified allied health professionals who offer patient-centred approaches to healthcare, which recognise the important link between the structure of the body and the way it functions.

    We focus on how your skeleton, joints, muscles, nerves, circulation, connective tissue and internal organs function as one system.

    Osteopaths use a range of approaches to help you including manual therapy (mobilisation, stretching, massage and manipulation), exercise programs, equipment prescription, lifestyle advice and education.

  • Osteopathy treatment can vary from very firm to very gentle and everything in between - all of this depends on YOU! We want to know what has or hasn’t worked for you in the past, and what you’re comfortable with before we begin.

    We’ll ask you about your current injury or pain and how it is affecting your life. We also allow plenty of time to go through your medical history. We like to find out about any co-existing health conditions, previous injuries, as well as your job, family and lifestyle. All of these things may play a role in how you feel and help inform us to provide you the individualised treatment and advice.

    Depending on your practitioner and preference for particular styles of treatment, your osteo will work with you to find what works best for you.

    Our initial osteo appointment times are 45-60 minutes.

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Osteopathy FAQs

  • Appointment times vary according to the practitioner.
    Our osteo initial appointments are 60minutes, the majority of subsequent osteo appointments are 30 minutes.

  • Australian Osteopaths have completed 5 years of university training: Bachelor of Science (clinical sciences) and Master of Health Science (osteopathy). They must also be must be registered with AHPRA. Osteopaths at Eureka Health are members of the Osteopathy Australia .

  • No, you don't need a referral to see any practitioners at Eureka Health. All you need to do is call us on 5333 2232 to make an appointment.

  • During the first consultation your osteopath will take a detailed case history including past medical history.

    This will be followed by a physical examination (including orthopaedic and neurological testing if required) that involves assessing joint range of motion, postural analysis and palpation of your muscles and joints.

    You will then receive treatment and you may also be advised about posture, stretching, exercise or dietary advice to improve your body's health and function.

    We are able to refer you to medical and other allied health providers if necessary.

  • Loose comfortable clothing is ideal to wear to your appointment. You may be asked to remove some items of clothing, sometimes down to your underwear. Sometimes you might just be asked to remove a bulky jumper or coat. There are always clean gowns available for you to put on if you like.

  • Yes, please bring with you any x-rays, ultrasounds, CT and MRI scans and reports, or any other test results that you feel might be relevant to your complaint. If these scans were done in Ballarat, we can usually access your results for you if required.

  • People with 'extras' cover as part of their private health insurance are able to claim a portion of their treatment costs. We have the HICAPS facility so people with private health are able to claim on the spot and only pay the remaining gap. This fee varies with each insurer.

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