Osteopathy

Enjoying the Festive Season Guilt Free – A Survival Guide for Christmas and New Year

November 17, 2015 By Dr Catherine Allison 0Comments

For many people the Christmas Break can’t come fast enough. While most of us could certainly benefit from a bit of down time over the holiday period, it is easy to fall out of many good habits when it comes to exercise and healthy eating. The annual gorging on Christmas goodies can make this time of year a dietary disaster but don’t panic…

How To Make The Most Of Your Foam Roller

November 3, 2015 By Dr Catherine Allison 0Comments

HOW DO FOAM ROLLERS WORK? Foam rollers work on the myo-fascial* system to reduce muscle tension, improve blood flow, increase body awareness and aid in injury prevention and rehabilitation. Foam rollers are ideal for self-massage, stretching and rehabilitation exercises. *The myo-fascial system refers to the muscle itself and its fascia – a thin sheath that wraps around and connects the…

Work Place Sitting Versus Standing

October 20, 2015 By Nicole Dixon 0Comments

Most people are probably now familiar with the standing desk craze that has taken off in many office buildings over the last few years. But is this the answer to the issues that our modern day sedentary lifestyle has caused? And will a standing desk help to improve our posture? The biggest concern isn’t actually so much to do with sitting for 8-10 hours…

Pregnancy: A Window of Opportunity for Musculoskeletal Repair

October 13, 2015 By Dr David Sokoloff 0Comments

With pregnancy come significant changes to a woman’s physiology and biomechanics that can pose a challenge for soon-to-be mums. There is often a focus on the potentially injurious outcomes of pregnancy, however the same hormonal changes that are responsible for back and pelvic pain also provide a unique potential for healing longstanding or chronic musculoskeletal injuries. PHYSIOLOGICAL CHANGES IN PREGNANCY The…

The Melbourne Marathon Festival…Are You Competing?

September 15, 2015 By Nicole Dixon 0Comments

With under five weeks to go until the annual Melbourne Marathon, the biggest marathon in Australia, an increasing number of Melbournians are now out and about running. With a large selection of event choices available, all the way from the full 42km run to a 3km walk, it’s easy to see how this event has gone from just 2000 competitors in 1978, to…

Making The Most Of Your Spiky Ball

September 1, 2015 By Dr Catherine Allison 0Comments

What are spiky balls? Simply put, the spiky ball is a life changer. They are our number one rehabilitation aid, and you’ll find a basket of them at our reception desk. Whilst prickly and firm on the outside, these tough little nuggets will quickly become your favourite sidekick once you’ve got some simple techniques under your belt. Spiky balls…

How Osteopathy Can Make You a More Powerful Swimmer

August 11, 2015 By Dr David Sokoloff 0Comments

Internship Program 2015 – James Shanahan

August 4, 2015 By Dr Shane Buntman 0Comments