LEARN MORE ABOUT WHAT TO EXPECT FROM YOUR OSTEOPATHIC
TREATMENT AT HARLEY HOUSE
As we are government-registered primary health providers, you don’t need a
doctor’s referral to see us. Allow about an hour for your first session – we will take
a thorough case history before we treat you.
We don’t routinely send for any imaging (x-rays etc.), we use it only when necessary.
Your osteopath will talk with you about your diagnosis, and discuss a treatment plan
before commencing treatment. Our goal is to work with you to address the cause
of your symptoms. At Harley House we believe that our job is to help you reach
your personal peak musculoskeletal health and performance as quickly as possible
WHAT CONDITIONS DO OSTEOPATHS TREAT?
Osteopathic treatment may be of benefit for musculoskeletal
conditions including:
headache
lower back pain, including disc injuries and chronic condition
upper back pain
neck pain
sports injuries
shoulder problems, such as rotator cuff tears and ‘frozen shoulder
elbow and wrist conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome and tennis elbow
hip conditions, including FAI
acute sprains and strains, including achilles and hamstring sprain/tears
back/hip pain during pregnancy and post-natally
knee injuries, including meniscal tears
foot conditions, such as plantar fasciitis
TMJ (jaw) disorders
postural and overuse syndromes (RSI)
If you’re not sure whether osteopathic treatment can help with
your particular symptoms, please don’t hesitate to call and ask.
If you have had scans previously, bring the results in with you or forward the report to us. Most patients do not require any imaging—but if your osteopath suspects a specific condition they may refer you directly for x-rays or to a GP for CT/MRI.
WILL PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE COVER TREATMENT?
Yes, osteopathy is usually covered under ‘extras’. Different policies give different rebates—you can check with them to find out if there will be a gap
DO I NEED A REFERRAL?
No—you can see us straight away, without a doctor’s referral.
DO YOU TREAT WORKSAFE/TAC PATIENTS?
Yes we do—you don’t need a GP referral to see us.
WHAT TRAINING DOES AN OSTEOPATH HAVE?
Osteopaths in Australia are government registered, with five years of university training in osteopathic diagnosis and treatment, general medical diagnosis, anatomy, biomechanics, physiology and pathology.
