At Maroondah Osteopathy & Sportscare we offer Osteopathy and Remedial Massage Therapy for the treatment of: neck and back pain, sports injuries, muscle aches and pains and rehabilitation of core muscles. Services we offer;
Osteopathy
Remedial Massage
Exercise Physiology
Clinical Gym Classes
Reformer Pilates
Teen Gym & Pilates
Dry needling & Myofascial Cupping
Sports & Injury Taping
ABOUT OSTEOPATHY
Osteopathy is a system of manual medicine that aims to restore the body to its optimal health. It is vital for our everyday wellbeing that the body has a mobile and balanced musculoskeletal system. When the bones, joints and muscles are working smoothly and cooperatively, this allows the other body systems (for example the nervous system, circulation and lymphatics) to function at their best. This is why osteopaths aim to correct poor posture and reccurring muscle weakness. Osteopathy was developed in the late nineteenth century and has since gained worldwide recognition as a valuable and effective healing system. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, it is the fastest growing health profession in Australia. In Australia, osteopaths undertake a five-year university degree to become qualified. Osteopathic consultations involve talking about your injury, assessing the problematic area, diagnosis and treatment. All of our osteopathic consultations are 30-45 minutes in duration. Your entire consultation is one-on-one with your practitioner. ABOUT REMEDIAL MASSAGE
Remedial Massage is used to address specific problems with muscle pain and injury. It involves stretching and massaging muscles to inhibit muscle spasm, increase flexibility, break down scar tissue and increase circulation. Remedial massage consultations involve exchanging information with the practitioner about your problematic area, assessment, diagnosis and treatment. Depending on your individual circumstances remedial massage treatment can involve:
deep tissue massage
lymphatic drainage
trigger point therapy
stretching
taping
pregnancy massage
ABOUT EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY
Our Accredited Exercise Physiologists (AEPs) are university qualified Allied Health Professionals. They are experienced in the delivery of exercise for the prevention and management of injuries and chronic health conditions. The expertise and qualifications of our AEP’s gives you the peace of mind that all facets of your health and wellness are being taken into consideration when prescribing your exercise program. If you know that you should be exercising regularly of have some concerns about your current exercise routine, then one of our friendly AEPs can help you. Our AEPs are highly trained to perform functional movement assessments, lifestyle education and musculoskeletal assessments. They are experienced in graded exercise therapy for all age groups, home and gym based exercise programs and helping you live a healthy active life. Unique to our Exercise Physiology Program is our Sports Performance Program. This program is designed to prevent injury and enhance sporting performance for the adolescent athlete and includes individualised sessions with one of our AEP’s. Contact us for more information. Our AEP’s are registered with Medicare, Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Work Cover and TAC as well as being recognised by most private health funds. Our AEP’s can assist you with:
Acute and chronic injury management
Injury prevention and sport specific training
Returning to sport or work following injury
Overcoming persistent pain caused by injury or overuse
Improving your cardiovascular fitness
Functional fitness and wellbeing for daily activity
Improving your general health and wellbeing
Graded exercise therapy and lifestyle management for those at risk of developing or with existing chronic or complex injuries and conditions. ABOUT CLINICAL GYM
At Maroondah Osteopathy and Sportscare we offer small group Gym Sessions (1:4) run by our Accredited Exercise Physiologists in our newly fit out Exercise Physiology gym studio. These classes are individually tailored for any injuries or medical conditions. Clinical Gym will help you to build muscular strength, increase mobility, improve balance and cardiovascular fitness to help achieve your goals. Prior to starting Clinical Gym we require you to attend an initial assessment with one of our Accredited Exercise Physiologists to discuss medical conditions and injuries to ensure we can prescribe the most appropriate evidence-based exercise to suit your goals. Clinical Gym runs during the day and after-hours Monday to Saturday. ABOUT PILATES
Pilates is a form of exercise which was initially implemented during WW1 to rehabilitate injured soldiers. Pilates is considered a “form of total body exercise” and post war was further developed and used extensively for strength and conditioning of dancers. Pilates is now a common form of exercise used in both a rehabilitation and strengthening setting. At Maroondah Osteopathy and Sportscare we offer both Clinical and Fitness Pilates classes run by our Accredited Exercise Physiologists and Pilates Instructor in a small group setting (1:4). In our Pilates Studio we have a combination of equipment, including Reformers, Cadillac and Wunda Chair which can assist you with:
Building muscular strength and stability
Balance and falls prevention
Core strength
Musculoskeletal rehabilitation
Chronic pain
Return to sport or work
Return to exercise and function
Improving mobility
