Matt Blackburn Osteopath
Hobart

LOCATIONS

Your Path to Health

Level 1/254 Main Rd. Derwent Park 7009
Mondays and Tuesdays.

Call: 62724539

                3 Scott St. Bellerive 7018 Wednesdays.

Call: 62447712

Sorell Doctors Surgery

31 Gordon St. Sorell 7172
Mondays and Fridays.

Call  6165 1595

Traditionally used for complaints of the musculo-skeletal system Osteopaths take into consideration all aspects of health including your, nervous, circulatory and skeletal systems. Matt uses an effective hands on approach to assist with mobility and to maintain better health.

Frequently Asked Questions

To book an appointment please contact the clinics directly. The contact details are listed above.

You may book online for appointments at the Sorell Doctors here. —After making an appointment an SMS reminder will be sent the day before.

In the first appointment (40-50 minutes) we take time to talk to you about your complaint. We take a full medical history including any past injuries or accidents and perform a thorough examination to find the cause of your problem and to understand what you are hoping to achieve.

This will involve observing simple movements such as walking, bending and shoulder movements and specific tests to identify restrictions in mobility and the tissues causing pain.

How many appointments will I need?

Each patient is different and therefore will respond to treatment in their own way. Many people will notice an improvement in one or two treatments. As a general rule most patients need 3-6 treatments and some may prefer to have ongoing treatments at regular intervals. This may depend on:

  • How long you have had the condition or symptoms.
  • Previous injuries to the area.
  • Your general health and whether you have more complex conditions that may be compromising your body’s ability to heal.
  • Your age.

In order to help people, maintain optimal function, advise on suitable activities, exercise, and lifestyle will be given.

Osteopaths are trained to recognise more serious conditions that are beyond their scope of practice. Referral to other practitioners for assessment, or rehabilitation will be advised if needed.

Osteopaths are Allied Health professionals which allows for Medicare rebates in some cases under the Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) Program.

Up to five sessions may receive Medicare rebates per calendar year. The rebate does not cover the entire cost per session; however, it can substantially assist in the cost of treatments.

These services are available to those suffering from chronic conditions and those with complex care needs.

To apply it is necessary to ask your GP for an Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) referral to see an osteopath.

Please refer to the following link:  www.health.gov.au/referral_form.pdf

Yes. In nearly all cases private health insurers cover Osteopathy under their extras cover. On the spot refunds can be claimed through clinic reception. The amount of refund depends on your level of “extras cover” in your health insurance policy.

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Extras Cover: All major health funds recognise osteopathy and it is included under their “extras” cover. No referral is required from a GP.