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Osteopathy Growth Explodes – up 48% in 2 years

Written by Inlign Osteopathy on 29 June 2012

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Reports just out show that osteopathy is once again the fastest growing health discipline in Australia. In statistics hot off the press, the popularity of osteopathy has once again risen in leaps and bounds. According to the Private Health Insurance Administration Council (PHIAC) – A government body, the number of people choosing to visit an osteopath has increased by 48% over the last two years. As a comparison, other manual practitioners such as chiropractic and physiotherapy increased by only 7% and 11% respectively during this time period. The popularity of osteopathy is jumping ahead in leaps and bounds. These statistics, continue the growth in osteopathy trend we’ve identified previously. Osteopathy is Australia’s Fastest Growing Health Profession Delving further into the available statistics, we find that the popularity of osteopathy [...]

Osteopath Explains: How Long Does It Take for a Bone to Heal?

Written by Inlign Osteopathy on 11 June 2012

Ever broken a bone? Or watched a sporting match where a player has had a fracture? Often the medical commentator will indicate that the player will be out for about six weeks through injury. How do they know this? As an osteopath Melbourne we see many patients with broken bones and sprains. The obvious question asked is ‘how long will it take to heal?’ The short answer is that we are all human, and so therefore our bones generally heal at the same rate. There is some research that indicates we can heal bones faster by exercising, having a good diet and avoiding smoking. This makes sense, but generally these improvements will not markedly vary from what we can achieve biologically. That is, if a bone normally takes six weeks [...]

Lower Back Pain and Osteopathy

Written by Inlign Osteopathy on 4 December 2011

Lower back pain is a reality for people throughout the world. Although it is very common among all of us, lower back pain is not something that should be overlooked. We all use our backs every day. Back pain therefore can become debilitating. It starts to impact our movement, our enjoyment of life and therefore ultimately our happiness. Although everyone’s degree of pain and presenting symptoms are different, lower back pains and their associated conditions can generally be assessed by an osteopath. As a practitioner at Inlign osteopath Melbourne, lower back pain is probably the most common condition I see each week. It’s sobering to think that over 80% of the population experience lower back pain at some point in their lives. And 10% of people will experience significant limitation [...]

Are X-rays Harmful?

Written by Inlign Osteopathy on 15 November 2011

X-rays are one of the most used apparatus in hospitals, clinics, and other medical facilities worldwide. X-rays are used to see what’s normally invisible – to see a bone fracture, a swallowed object, or liquid in the lungs. This is extremely beneficial as it means that a doctor can investigate potential problems without having to conduct more invasive tests or operations. x-rays are an indispensable part of the health system that saves doctors time and effort and therefore in turn saves time and effort. Each week x-ray scans are brought into Inlign osteopath Melbourne for assessment. This is great, as osteopaths are able to read the results of x-rays and make more informed treatment diagnosis decisions. In general we all have a basic understanding that x-rays are harmful. But apart [...]

Acute and Chronic. What is the Difference?

Written by Inlign Osteopathy on 10 November 2011

The words acute and chronic are terms that are often used when diagnosing and describing diseases, symptoms and conditions of the body. Patients visiting an osteopath often use these terms either interchangeably or incorrectly. Simply put, the term ‘acute’ is used to describe a disease or condition that has presented for a relatively short period of time, usually under three months. The term ‘chronic’, on the other hand, describes a condition that has been evident for a longer period of time, that is longer than three months. The term ‘chronic’ may also refer to a condition that is often recurring or is something that worsens every reoccurrence. A condition regarded to as chronic is something that does not affect a person suddenly and is rather affecting the various systems [...]

Osteopathy Courses Information

Written by Inlign Osteopathy on 1 August 2011

Naturally, in order to become qualified, an osteopath must complete an osteopathy course. Osteopaths in Australia are classified as primary healthcare professionals. This makes them one of twelve medical professions that examine patients, make a diagnosis and treat, without the need for a referral from another practitioner like a general practitioner. Australia’s private health insurance industry also acknowledges an osteopaths medical credentials and will pay ancillary – better known as ‘extras’ benefits – when a member is treated by an osteopath. Excitingly, the number of osteopaths in Australia is growing and has been growing for many years. In fact, when measured against other practitioners, osteopathy is the fastest growing medical discipline in Australia. Osteopathy has grown by 67% over the last three years. To become an accredited osteopath, you must [...]

Heat or Ice on Injuries

Written by Inlign Osteopathy on 3 July 2011

Most people know that putting heat or ice on injuries can accelerate the healing process. However it can be confusing to remember which treatment should be used when. And it’s important that you know the difference because choosing the wrong treatment for your injury can actually increase your healing time. What’s the Reason Behind Applying Heat or Cold to an Injury? To understand how heat and cold can aid your recovery process, it’s first important to understand why. And it all comes down to blood flow. Your body is constantly pumping blood around your body, sending nutrients, body warmth and oxygen to enable you to function normally. If you become injured, your body’s natural response is to send additional blood flow to the effected area. This extra blood is aimed [...]

Who is the Australian Osteopathic Association?

Written by Inlign Osteopathy on 20 June 2011

The Australian Osteopathic Association (AOA for short) is the professional group representing Australian osteopaths. The groups early origins began in 1955, but consolidated to a national identity in 1991. Although the group is a unified voice, each state does have its own representation. These state based groups assist the overall AOA voice to understand key state developments and areas of interest. What is the Purpose of the AOA? The Australian Osteopathic Association represents over 1,500 Australian osteopaths by providing a united voice in promoting the benefits of osteopathy and ensuring all its members receive the best education possible. The AOA also proactively provides its members with access to the latest and best in patient care information. To do this the AOA liaises with all tiers of government, the education industry [...]

Dry Needling Melbourne

Written by Inlign Osteopathy on 24 May 2011

Inlign Osteopathy has now been performing Dry Needling for the last few months. And the response has been great. Some patients have actively asked for dry needling treatments, others are bit more hesitant. And this hesitation is understandable when the technique isn’t widely understood. What is Dry Needling? Dry needling uses fine filament needles, such as those used in acupuncture. These needles are used to target specific trigger points to release muscle tension or reset muscles. The most common way of achieving trigger point relaxation, is to press onto the trigger point which stimulates the area signalling a relaxation response. This method is an easy and effective one. Dry needling is used in the same manner, in that by inserting the needle into the trigger point, a neurological response is [...]

Osteopathy and Private Health Insurance

Written by Inlign Osteopathy on 30 March 2011

Did you know that you can claim osteopathy treatments on your private health insurance? As osteopaths are primary healthcare providers with medical accreditations, Australia's private health insurers recognise their treatments. This means that if you have private health insurance extras, your private health insurer will contribute towards the cost of your treatments up to an agreed amount. Australia has about 25 private health insurance funds. The amount that your health insurer contributes towards your osteopathic treatment will vary depending on your level of cover. In general, the higher the level of cover you have with your insurer, the more your health insurer will contribute towards the cost of your osteopathy treatments.