Osteopaths in Canterbury, VIC
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Practicing from Blackburn, Vic, Eastern Suburbs, Blackburn
(03) 9999 9999
Dr. Sarah-Jane Martorella a registered Osteopath that can help with you back or neck pain. Sarah has a special interest in the care of older adults for the management of ailments such as osteoarthritis, and muscle pain in shoulders, hips, knees and the back. Her other focus is in childhood and adolescent musculoskeletal health. Sarah incorporates hands on treatment with exercise prescription and self-help strategies to improve active engagement in life. Osteopathic treatment involves a diverse range of manual techniques including soft tissue stretching, mobilisation, inhibition and manipulation. These techniques allow a quicker return to physical activity and assist in improving elasticity, strength, endurance, mobility and performance. The aim of Osteopathic treatment is to: Re-establish full range of motion, improve joint mobility and balance Correct compensatory movement patterns that cause further strain on other parts of the body Strengthen surrounding muscles that may increase likelihood of recurrent sprain Minimise or reduce guarding, swelling, inflammation and associated pain Prescribe exercises and education to encourage patients’ self-management Improve function in activities of daily living, including athletics specific skills 
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Boroondara, Canterbury
(03) 9836 5683
Are you having joint, muscle or nerve problems? Do you have back pain, headaches or a repetitive strain injury? Drs. Sarah-Jane Martorella and Lauren Purdey are Australian registered Osteopaths that can help. Sarah has a special interest in the care of older adults for the management of ailments such as osteoarthritis, and muscle pain in shoulders, hips, knees and the back. Her other focus is in childhood and adolescent musculoskeletal health. Sarah incorporates hands on treatment with exercise prescription and self-help strategies to improve active engagement in life. Lauren's special interest lie in pre and post natal care, women's health. Lauren has undertaken additional study in treating children and babies using very gentle techniques and happily work with this age group and sports injuries. The prevention and management of sports and fitness-related injuries is also an important part of Lauren’s focus in practice. She also utilises Rock taping and exercise prescription using PhysiApp. Osteopathic treatment involves a diverse range of manual techniques including soft tissue stretching, mobilisation, inhibition and manipulation. These techniques allow a quicker return to physical activity and assist in improving elasticity, strength, endurance, mobility and performance. The aim of Osteopathic treatment is to: Re-establish full range of motion, improve joint mobility and balance Correct compensatory movement patterns that cause further strain on other parts of the body Strengthen surrounding muscles that may increase likelihood of recurrent sprain Minimise or reduce guarding, swelling, inflammation and associated pain Prescribe exercises and education to encourage patients’ self-management Improve function in activities of daily living, including athletics specific skills All of the Osteopaths at Oak Tree Osteopathy are government registered practitioners who complete a minimum of five years' university training. 