Osteopaths are university trained, government registered, allied health professionals.
In Australia, all practicing osteopaths must be registered with the Osteopathy Board of Australia.
Osteopaths complete a mandatory five year university program to obtain a Bachelor Degree in Applied Science and a Masters Degree of Osteopathy. Studies include extensive clinical experience and practical training. Our education and expertise is based on medical and health sciences such as anatomy, physiology, neuroscience, pathology, general healthcare diagnosis and osteopathic techniques.
Osteopaths are trained to recognise conditions that require referral to other medical professionals for further investigation and treatment. We are also trained to perform standard examinations of the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory and nervous systems.
This intensive training allows us to develop the skills and attitudes necessary to:-
Develop a working diagnosis for particular health conditions,
Provide treatment and rehabilitation to patients with physical disorders and disabilities,
Identify irregularities of potential concern and refer on to appropriate specialist practitioners where required,
Provide appropriate advice and support to aid in injury prevention and pain management, and
Know how and when to refer you for x-rays and neurological testing to help with diagnosis.