In response the COVID-19 situation, we are now offering telehealth online video consultations with our Osteopathy and Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners. You can book telehealth consultations online here. Our team is also gradually re-introducing in-clinic treatments, under strict hygiene conditions. Until further notice, the following restrictions are being placed on in-clinic treatments: One practitioner per day per clinic. No client crossover – 15-min gaps between each client. Disinfecting of all surfaces between clients. No touching of door handles required. Mandat ..read more

With a lot of office workers now being urged to work from home, it is important to setup a healthy workstation. Here are some simple tips for creating a healthy home-office environment: Dedicated workspace Set your angles Office dress, office mentality Variation and mobility Melbourne Osteopathy Sports Injury Centre is now offering Telehealth online video conferencing consultations for clients unable to visit the Melbourne CBD. Here’s how to book a Telehealth consultation: New clients book a 60-min initial consultation here Return clients book a 30-min return consultation here Or contact our ..read more

In 1954 Sir Roger Bannister became the first person to run under 4 minutes for the mile, a feat previously thought impossible. Once again, the impossible is looking vulnerable with the sub-2 hour marathon now being challenged. During an 8 day window spanning 12–20 October this year, Vienna will host the second attempt by Kenyan Eliud Kipchoge to become the first person to run the full marathon distance (42.195km) in under 2 hours. The special event called the Ineos 1:59 Challenge follows on from the Nike Breaking2 event in 2017 where Kipchoge ran an unofficial world record of 2:00:25 on a ..read more

Is your coffee intake getting out of control? Do you need a coffee in order to function at full capacity? Did you feel low on energy if you haven’t had coffee? If so, then it might be worth quitting coffee. If not for good, then maybe just for a month or so. See if it helps improve your energy, concentration and productivity. This article from the Women’s Health Network outlines why quitting coffee can help. It includes a quick quiz to determine if you might be attached to caffeine and also a handy guide for managing your detox. Read the full article here: https://www.womenshealthnetwork.com/d ..read more

Acupuncture is an ancient technique with an oriental heritage, but today it is practised all over the world. To practice acupuncture in Australia you must have a bachelor degree in acupuncture and you must be registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Acupuncture differs from dry needling in many ways, however one primary difference is that after the needles are inserted, they are left in place for around 20-minutes. In dry needling, the needles are left in place for between 30-seconds and 2-minutes. Acupuncture needling is generally more gentle than dry nee ..read more

Orthopaedic surgeon Victor van de Graaf speaks with Health Report host Dr Norman Swan about the choice between surgery and physical therapy for meniscal tears. Surprisingly, the health outcomes for both options are similar. If you’ve ever had a serious knee problem, then this is well worth a listen (running time 6:47). Health Report is a program on ABC Radio National. You can visit the episode website here: Surgery vs physical therapy for meniscal tears You can download full audio for the episode on the ABC Radio National website here: Download audio (6:47) If you would like to speak to Dr J ..read more

Sleep is a fundamental requirement for systemic health. It is also one of the most integral components for the body’s healing processes and something that up to 45% of Australian adults report having issues with. As an Osteopath, getting sleep patterns under control is one of the first things we look at when dealing with complex and chronic musculoskeletal issues. And one of the most common causes of disrupted sleep is pain. Once the body is provided with the opportunity to rehabilitate and heal itself properly overnight, many persistent issues seem to magically begin alleviating themselves ..read more

Headaches are one of the most common central nervous system disorders. Approximately 50% of adults will experience at least one headache per year, and 1 in 20 adults will experience daily headaches (WHO, 2007 & 2014). Thankfully, there are many things we can do to manage and avoid headaches. Techniques to help self-manage headaches Ensuring you are well hydrated helps prevent headaches from occurring How many coffees are you having per day? Too much caffeine can bring on headaches for some people Most people associate increased headaches with increased stress. You can address the stressor ..read more

This article from the Healthy Home Economist details the results of a NASA study into the air cleaning capabilities of various indoor house plants. Particularly important for people living in large, busy cities like Melbourne, the study shows that many common indoor house plants can make a big improvement to your indoor air quality. The study revealed these to be the 10 best plants for improving your indoor quality: Peace Lily English Ivy Florist’s Chrysanthemum Variegated Snake Plant Cornstalk Dracaena Red-edged Dracaena Broadleaf Lady Palm Flamingo Lily Devil’s Ivy Lilyturf Read the full ar ..read more

As an Osteopath who has worked with many competitive and recreational runners over the years, I’ve come to recognise some of the most common causes of injuries: Overload: Increasing training too rapidly or training at too high a volume. Poor recovery: Inadequate rest, sleep or nutrition. Biomechanics: A huge can of worms! Other: Possibly a can and possibly a worm, but not yet clear. In this article, I’ll be examining Overload and Recovery because that’s where things are most clear and where we can advise most accurately. By following correct training principles, I believe that we can prevent ..read more