Osteopathy is a form of manual medicine that recognises the important link between the structure of the body and the way it functions. Osteopaths focus on how the skeleton joints, muscle nerves, circulation, connective tissues and internal organs function as a holistic unit.​​​
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Osteopathic treatment uses techniques such as stretching and massage for general treatment of the soft tissues (muscles, tendons and ligaments) along with mobilisation of specific joints and soft tissues.

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Osteopaths are primary health care practitioners and are trained to perform standard medical examinations of the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory and nervous systems.

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Osteopaths are government registered practitioners who complete university training in anatomy, physiology, pathology and osteopathic techniques.