Description text goes hereDuring your appointment, a thorough case history will be taken. This history will include what your current symptoms are, your practitioner will also ask you questions about your pain. Then a full medical history will be taken so that a holistic approach can be utilised. This may include any past injuries, health concerns, medications, surgeries, family history and other factors that may not appear to be directly related to your problem.

After your case history is taken, your osteopath will advise you if they can treat you or if you need to be referred to another health practitioner.

Next is the completion a thorough osteopathic examination. This may include but is not limited to; range of motion testing, orthopaedic testing, movement analysis, strength and stability testing and a breathing / postural assessment. Some of the tests will involve you doing some movements, while others will require the practitioner to initiate the movement for you.

A diagnosis and prognosis will then be discussed with you and an appropriate treatment and management plan will be implemented.

Everybody and every condition is different! This is why treatment and management plans are tapered and individualised to the person. Depending on your preference and goals, treatment may entail manual therapy, exercise prescription or a combination of the two. This is something you can discuss with your practitioner when outlining your goals of treatment.

If you are already experiencing pain, then you may have some tenderness already present. Tully works with you to find your preferred treatment modalities and pressure. Some techniques may be more painful than others but Tully will taper his treatment to suit you. If you like firm pressure, this can be utilised. If you do not like firm pressure, gentler techniques will be adopted. You are the boss!

If your extras cover includes osteopathy, you can claim your osteopathic appointment. Each insurance company and policy has a different level of coverage. You may need to check with your insurance provider to determine if you are covered and how much you are covered for.

Your GP may refer you but you are also free to come without a referral. You do not require any form of referral to see an osteopath!

An osteopath and a physiotherapist have the same goals: To improve your overall health and well-being. However, their approaches are quite different. While an osteopath will use manual techniques to realign the body’s structure, a physiotherapist will focus mainly on physical activity and exercise. At Rejuvenate, we strongly embrace making activity and exercise a part of your recovery.

Medicare is only available if your GP has specifically referred you to see an osteopath. You will need to check with your GP if you are eligible for this service.

In Australia, Osteopaths undertake 5-years of full-time study with a 3-year undergraduate degree in clinical science and a 2-year Masters in Health Science. Osteopaths are required by law to be registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Please wear comfortable clothes that you are able to move around in that do not restrict movement. You can bring any relevant imaging (X-ray, MRI, ect.) and their reports. Please bring your private health insurance card if you have one as they need to be swiped if you want to claim on the spot. If you have a referral from your GP please bring the relevant paperwork and your medicare card.

It is advisable to arrive 10 minutes early to your initial consultation as you will be required to fill out a new patient form and thoroughly read & sign an informed consent form.

The interval between visits will be tailored to the individual’s condition and treatment plan. Treatment may be frequent during the initial stages of treatment when a patient has acute problems and/or injuries, but it can become less frequent as a condition stabilises. Some patients see osteopaths to prevent or manage imbalances before they become too serious. Our goal is to give you a tailored exercise program to prevent the injury happening again so you only have to see us on the rare occasion.

The main difference between the two is the focus of their treatment. Osteopaths look at the body as a whole, considering how the skeleton, joints, muscles, nerves, circulation, connective tissue, and internal organs all work together. Chiropractors mainly focus on spinal function and correcting any problems in this area in order to help improve the overall functioning of the body.