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TMJ Dysfunction At Oak Tree Osteopathy our fabulous Osteopath, Dr. Caitlin Parker,  has a strong interest in the treatment and management of TMJ joint pain and has put together a blog to cover a few questions you may have about what it is, what it feels like and what Osteopaths can do to help!  ...
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What do Osteopaths Treat Simply put, osteopaths treat the musculoskeletal system. They use their hands to restore balance and improve function of the joints and other parts of the musculoskeletal system. Osteopaths move, stretch, manipulate, articulate and massage muscles, ligaments, tendons and joints in careful and specific ways in order to prevent or address a...
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The Long-Term Benefits of Regular Osteopath Visits   As osteopaths we are often asked how often a patient should come in for treatment and what are the benefits of regular osteo visits.  The answer to this question varies depending on the person and the problem they present with.   It goes without saying that it...
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How Often Should You See an Osteopath? Osteopaths believe that the body has an intrinsic ability to heal itself. Our job is to help it along that pathway.  But how often should you see your osteopath? The frequency of your visits will be determined by a variety of factors. Your osteopath will make a diagnosis...
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Kids ergonomics when learning from home! 2020 (and 2021) has seen most primary and early secondary school kids predominantly learning from home. While some of us have a Study at home that can be set up ergonomically, it is much less likely that there are two, three or four suitable areas in the house!  With...
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Learn how to optimize your working from home setup. PLEASE email us to receive our LET’S GET ERGONOMIC: THE COMPLETE ERGONOMIC WORK OFFICE SET UP. Due to popular demand we are now offering free downloadable ergonomic content iinfo@oaktreeosteopathy.com.aun PDF format for our email subscribers to share or keep as a reference: Including setting up a...
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Learn how we can be of service in these challenging times: Osteopathy via Telehealth! Osteopathy via Telehealth At first thought, the idea of delivering Osteopathy via Telehealth seems difficult. However, while we pride ourselves on our hands-on care, many of the other essential services we offer can be delivered very effectively via telehealth! Osteopathy is...
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Home exercises: making the most of your osteo treatments Your osteopath will tell you the importance of doing your home exercises to achieve the best results for your body! Chances are you’ve visited an osteopath or physiotherapist and you’ve left with “homework” exercises to focus on until your next appointment. Why do we do this...
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Brace and supports may get you back into exercise, feeling stronger, quicker. The benefits of bracing with Bauerfeind, a world leader in compression and bracing technology! Our team were so fortunate to have Bauerfeind’s Victorian reps come and show us how to fit their incredible braces on our volunteer patient Gay, who suffers from chronic...
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Oak Tree Osteopathy supporting Australian field hockey stars on their journey through injury prevention.   In 2019, Oak Tree Osteopathy had the great pleasure of sponsoring and treating Australian field hockey forward Laura Barden.  A Camberwell local, Laura was selected in the Hockeyroos squad for the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo! We have been very...
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