What conditions do Osteopaths deal with?

• Low Back Pain/Stiffness, Neck pain/Stiffness
• Headaches and Migraines
• Postural Problems
• Other Joint Complaints (e.g. Shoulder Pain, Frozen Shoulder, Wrist and Hand Pain, Knee and Hip Pain, Ankle Injuries, Heel/Foot Pain)
• Work-related and Repetitive Strain Injuries (e.g. Carpal Tunnel, Tennis Elbow)
• Sports-related injuries (e.g. Ankle Sprains, Tendonitis and Muscle Strains)
• Jaw pain and dysfunction, clenching and grinding of your teeth
• Sciatica
• Arthritis
• Whiplash
• Post Injury/Surgical Rehabilitation
• Digestive Complaints (e.g. Reflux, Bloating and Constipation) 
• Asthma and other breathing difficulties
• Cranial Osteopathy
• Pregnancy and Post Natal Care (Assisting body before and after birth)
• Pediatrics: Gentle techniques for use on infants and small children (e.g. Feeding issues, reflux, chronic ear infections)
• Chronic Pain Management (Medicare)
• Private Health Care, Medicare Care Plans, Work Safe, Veterans Affairs, and TAC
• And many more…

What is Osteopathy?

Osteopathy is a form of manual medicine with a philosophy of treating the whole person. The philosophy of osteopathy is that the structure of the body will relate to how it is functioning. Osteopathy was founded in 1874 and is now the fastest growing health profession in Australia (Australian Bureau of Statistics 2009).

The principles of Osteopathy:

1. The body is a unit - No single part of the body works independently. This includes the integration between body and mind.
2. The body is capable of self-regulation, self-healing and health maintenance - The job of the osteopath is to assist the body in healing itself.
3. Structure and function are inter-related - The structure of the body effects its function and vice versa.

Osteopaths use their scientific knowledge of anatomy and physiology to analyse how the skeleton, joints, muscles, nerves, circulation, connective tissue and internal organs function as a holistic unit. Using skilled history taking, evaluation, diagnosis and a wide range of hands-on techniques, osteopaths can identify important types of dysfunction and in your body. It aims to identify the cause of the problem rather than just the symptoms and treatment is based on an individuals findings.

Osteopaths in Australia complete 5 years of university training. They are registered as primary healthcare practitioners and are trained to recognise various conditions in all areas of the body and not just musculoskeletal injuries (e.g. diseases of the heart, lungs, digestive tract, vascular and nervous system etc.).

What to expect from your Appointment

We spend plenty of time to get you right: 1 hour for an initial consult and 30 minutes for a return visit.

Generally an osteopathic consultation will consist of:

• Full Medical History: To help with finding the cause of the problem
• Detailed Examination: To assist with identifying how the body is functioning
• Treatment customised according to your problem: various techniques including soft tissue massage and stretching, muscle energy technique, joint mobilisation, manipulation, visceral technique, cranial osteopathy etc.
• After Care: Providing you with advice and tools to help with recovery including lifestyle, ergonomic, dietary advice and exercise prescription.

General Consultation Information 

Osteopathy is covered by most private health funds and the Medicare Chronic Disease Management (Formally Enhanced Primary Care) scheme. Osteopaths are registered providers for workers’ compensation schemes, motor accident insurers and the Department of Veterans’ Affairs.

• Consultation Times: Initial 60 minutes, Subsequent 30 minutes.
• Payment Methods: All general payment facilities & HICAPS Available (For on-the-spot health insurance claims. TAC, WorkSafe & other 3rd party payments are processed on site.
• For any special circumstances regarding payment of fees, you may discuss these confidentially with your practitioner.

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Dr. Anthony Dileo (Osteopath)

M.H.Sci (Osteo), B.Sc. (Clin.Sci.), B. Bus (Man)

Anthony has a strong passion for anatomy and physiology of the human body, its self healing mechanisms and intrinsic intelligence. He believes in the osteopathic principals of  finding the health of the individual which will enhance recovery, maintain injury prevention, and augment general well-being.

Anthony has completed his bachelor of Clinical Sciences and Masters of Health Science in Osteopathy at Victoria University. He has also undertaken extracurricular studies on areas such as the immune system in osteopathic practice and osteopathic considerations and treatment of some common clinical presentations (e.g. asthma, the gastrointestinal tract, dysmenorrhoea, and headaches). He also has a interest in pediatrics and is undergoing further study in this area.

His main interest is in the history, philosophy and mechanical principals of Osteopathy and in advances of Osteopathic research and practice.  He believes in a ‘holistic’ and dynamic approach to treatment and individualising care based on the individual rather than just their symptoms..