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    • Osteopathy and Pregnancy
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    • Osteopathy and Work Injuries
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Types and Characteristics of Osteopathic Treatment

Demonstration of Direct Approach Osteopathic Treatment_Kew Osteopathic Clinic
Firstly and foremost Osteopathic treatment is based on principles outlined by Dr Still. The ones mentioned above are two of the most important and they make Osteopathy unique. There are many more Osteopathic principles, on which we won't go into detail here. Osteopaths can interpret these principles differently,  resulting in a diverse range of practitioners in our profession. In applying treatment, Osteopaths can use a variety of approaches. These can be grouped under 3 main categories:

  1. Direct
  2. Indirect
  3. Combination of Direct and Indirect

1.Direct approach.

Usually involves the Osteopath using some degree of force to overcome restrictions of movement in the patient. Includes techniques such as joint manipulation, stretching, massage.


Demonstration of Indirect Approach Osteopathic Treatment_Kew Osteopathic Clinic
2.Indirect approach

Involves the Osteopath using little or no force of their own but relying on the patient's inbuilt drive towards Health for the power to create a therapeutic response. Generally used in more complex and/or chronic situations, or where the application of force is not an option e.g. the treatment of children, elderly or the very ill. It includes approaches such as Functional Technique, Osteopathy in the Cranial Field (or Cranial Osteopathy), and Biodynamic Osteopathy. 



Demonstration of Combination Osteopathic Treatment_Kew Osteopathic Clinic
3. Combination of Direct/Indirect As the name suggests this approach uses a combination of both categories.

At the Kew Osteopathic Clinic we adapt our approach depending on patient requirements. Our practitioners can use a combination of direct and indirect techniques. If you would like more detailed information on these approaches or Osteopathy in general please call us and speak to one of our Osteopaths by clicking here.


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Osteopathic Clinic with a special interest on infant musculoskeltal health issues(including newborns), back, neck, and joint pain.
We may also help in the treatment of  symptoms associated with muscolskeletal strains and sprains, sports injuries

Address

727 High Street, Kew East 3102
Australia
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Opening Hours

Monday          8.30am - 5.30pm
Tuesday          8.30am - 6.00pm
Wednesday    8.30am - 7.00pm
Thursday        8.30am - 7.00pm
Friday              8.30am - 6.00pm
Saturday         9.00am - 6.00pm
Sunday           Closed

Telephone

03 9857 0599

Email

[email protected]

Payment Methods

Payment methods: credit card, cash, HICAPS, Medicare.
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Locations Served

Kew East, Kew, Hawthorn, Camberwell, North Balwyn, Balwyn, Bulleen, Doncaster, Doncaster East, Ivanhoe, East Ivanhoe, Lower Templestowe, Fairfield, Northcote, Richmond, Hawthorn East, Thornbury, Box Hill North, Canterbury, Surrey Hills, Alphington
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