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Pivotal Osteopathy

Locality: Vermont, Victoria

Phone: +61 435 995 728

Address: 443 Canterbury Rd. 3133 Vermont, VIC, Australia

Website: https://www.pivotalosteo.com.au

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25.01.2022 Availability update!! 8:30am or 10:00am still available tomorrow (Fri 17th) with Eliska. Book online anytime www.pivotalosteo.com.au/online-bookings or call 0435995728 to make an appointment! Eliska is now available Monday, Tuesday & Friday mornings at Pivotal Osteopathy

25.01.2022 Happy Mothers Day to all the mums

25.01.2022 Did you know that strength training is particularly helpful in older age? It is never too late to start!! Research has shown it improves: bone density peripheral vascular disease diabetes... blood pressure arthritis depression falls/balance and frailty leading to improved independence and vitality. It is also in most cases very safe to do. Book a Telehealth consultation with us and we can show you how! We can even be creative with the things you already have around the house if you don't own equipment. Focusing on what we CAN do right now and our own HEALTH is so important. We are all certainly feeling the impact of missing out on the things we normally like to do. In taking a small step towards working on your own health and building some more strength and mobility in your body, you might find your mind and wellbeing benefits just as much too We are open for urgent face-to-face consultations only during Stage 4 (but not for routine care). If you feel your condition is urgent please call us to go through an urgency phone assessment to determine how we may be able to assist you. Telehealth video consultations are always available. We can give you advice, new exercises and self-management strategies to keep you tracking along with your rehab until your next in-clinic appointment. We are here for you so please call us if you need to chat or would like some advice - 0435 995 728.

24.01.2022 Kick your isolation workouts up a gear by adding some resistance Resistance (strength) training is recommended 2-3 times per week*. This means making your muscles work against a weight or force which can include: your own body weight, free weights, resistance bands, weight machines, suspension equipment and medicine balls. What are the benefits? Improves muscle strength & tone which reduces ... injuries Increases muscle & bone density which reduces risk of osteoporosis Prevents and reduces falls in older adults due to improved balance Improves posture Improves flexibility & mobility Improves immune system Weight loss and management *Call Pivotal Osteopathy to book in your Telehealth consultation for individual advice and on how to start this safely 0435 995 728

24.01.2022 Feeling stressed or anxious? Here is a great breathing exercise you can practise to improve your breathing efficiency and decrease stress levels. Try it daily for a minimum of 5 minutes to feel the positive effects. Let us know how you find it!! Pivotal Osteopathy

23.01.2022 Happy Father's Day to ALL the Dads! Dads, Step Dads, Foster Dads, Single Dads, Grandads and Uncles We want to also acknowledge that it's a difficult day to not be able to spend it this year with all our families, and for those who may no longer have their Dad or their child with them. We hope that you have some cherished memories you can reflect on today. We have one particularly amazing Dad right here at Pivotal Osteopathy. Thank you Matt for all that you do for us, we love you!

23.01.2022 Over the coming weeks we want to share with you our top 20 health tips for 2020 to help you best achieve your health goals this year. So here is number 1 - MOVEMENT The simple act of going for a daily walk can help: - Prevent memory loss - Improve sleep... - Reduce anxiety and depression - Boost mood & self esteem Its time to get moving, the year has well and truly begun! See more

22.01.2022 We are all washing our hands regularly, but are you doing it effectively? Heres a reminder from WHO on how best to do it. If you havent watched this yet please do, its more involved than you might think! Stay safe https://youtu.be/y7e8nM0JAz0

21.01.2022 A lot of us are now suddenly working from home and don't always have a functionally designed home office space. The key to reducing pain in prolonged postures such as sitting or working at a computer, is varying your position regularly to reduce fatigue, sore muscles, tight joints and eye strain. So make sure you are getting up out of your chair at least every 30 minutes and move around. For a more long term solution, contact Pivotal Osteopathy to organise a Telehealth consult to assess your home office setup, advise on how to improve your work posture and provide a tailored exercise program. Ph: 0435 995 728.

21.01.2022 In these uncertain times it was so nice to be able to get out again in nature yesterday, feeling the sunshine and breathing in the fresh air in the forest. Our hikes are looking a little different these days but we still love it! How are you keeping active?

20.01.2022 The DHHS advice has been updated today to reflect that all allied health care, including Osteopathic treatment, are closed for routine and non-urgent face-to-face appointments for the duration of Melbourne's Stage 4 lockdown. What does this mean? We can only provide URGENT face-to-face treatment. Urgent means that the absence or delay of our care would result in a significant deterioration of your condition necessitating specialist review or you presenting to an emergency de...partment. If you feel you have an urgent case, you may call us on 0435 995 728 and we will discuss with you your options for accessing an urgent face-to-face appointment within the next 24 hours (these appointments cannot be booked online). A medical referral is no longer needed to visit an Osteopath during Stage 4 lockdown as we had reported yesterday. Any appointments that have been pre-booked with us during the lockdown period will be cancelled and we will contact you to reschedule these for after 13th September. Online bookings are still available for after the lockdown period, but not during it. Telehealth is still always an available option to you for management during the lockdown. We understand this will be disappointing news to hear; however, the greater public health effort in the restriction of movement in our community of every individual is imperative right now in saving lives and fighting the COVID-19 pandemic in Melbourne. We thank you for your understanding and ongoing support. Matt and Eliska, Pivotal Osteopathy

19.01.2022 Lest we forget our ANZACs

18.01.2022 National Stroke Week, 31 August-6 September Think FAST Act FAST: FACE Check their face. Has their mouth drooped?... ARMS Can they lift both arms? SPEECH Is their speech slurred? Do they understand you? TIME Is critical. If you see any of these signs call 000 straight away. A stroke is always a medical emergency. Call 000 if you suspect a stroke. The longer a stroke remains untreated, the greater the chance of stroke-related brain damage. If you are on the rehabilitation path after a stroke, an osteopath may assist you to improve your mobility and range of motion. Use our Find an Osteo search tool to check osteos in your local area: www.osteopathy.org.au/find-an-osteo

17.01.2022 Footy Fever! Good luck to both teams tomorrow in the AFL grand final. We hope you all enjoy your long weekend Pivotal Osteopathy will be taking a break for a few days but we are back again Tuesday 2nd October 0435995728 Image: CC-BY https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.en

17.01.2022 We are now also asking our patients to please wear a mask to your Osteopathy appointment . Our mask helps protect you, your mask helps protect us. There are some important things to know about how to wear a mask correctly to ensure its effective. We remain open to assist you through this lockdown we are still offering in-clinic Osteopathy consultations as well as virtual Telehealth if you prefer. Book online www.pivotalosteo.com.au/online-bookings or call us 0435995728.

17.01.2022 A question we are often asked: "What makes joints pop and crack and is it a sign of disease?" http://theconversation.com/what-makes-joints-pop-and-crack-

16.01.2022 We are thrilled to announce we are now able to return to providing Osteopathic care without restrictions from tomorrow! Book NOW! pivotalosteo.com.au . We know a lot of you have been counting down the days until you can come and see us again for face-to-face appointments We can't wait to see you back in the clinic. . Our first week is pretty booked up already, BUT we have a few extra appointments up our sleeve we may be able to offer so please call us if you don't find a time online on 0435 995 728 and you're urgent!

14.01.2022 We're back! Book online: pivotalosteo.com.au/online-bookings

14.01.2022 This week is Osteopathy Healthcare Week - during this particularly challenging time, its important to remember to look after yourself as well as the community. Osteopaths are trained to evaluate whole-body health, diagnose and offer a range of clinical assessments, hands-on techniques, education and support tailored to your needs. Pivotal Osteo will be remaining open so call or book online to get ahead of your pain and injuries. 0435 995 728 www.pivotalosteo.com.au/online-bookings

13.01.2022 We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Eliska Axford (Osteopath) is back from Maternity Leave! Eliska is now available for Osteopathic consultations on Tuesday and Friday mornings, and will be adding more days and times very soon so watch this space What are you waiting for? ... Book online pivotalosteo.com.au/online-bookings call us on 0435 995 728 Eliska looks forward to seeing you in the clinic soon!

13.01.2022 Back feeling sore from being at your desk? Eliska shows us a couple of exercises that might help. Remember to try this gently and slowly and only go to a feeling of slight stiffness between your shoulder blades. It should not feel sharp, painful or pinching so if this hurts, stop! Helpful? Contact Pivotal Osteo for other useful advice like how to set up your desk to reduce getting as sore in the first place or a tailored exercise program for you.... Ph 0435 995 728 to book a Telehealth appointment or discuss your treatment options with us at Pivotal Osteopathy.

13.01.2022 WE REMAIN OPEN. Appointments at 12:45 or 4:45 still available today. We offer both in-clinic appointments AND virtual Telehealth appointments if you prefer or are in isolation. Call us 0435995728 or book online www.pivotalosteo.com.au/online-bookings for appointments with Matt or Eliska

11.01.2022 Its beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Can you believe its only a few weeks away? Book in to see us for a tune up so you can feel great and enjoy your holidays!! Call 0435995728 or book online (www.pivotalosteo.com.au/online-bookings) before the rush!! We are open right up until the 24th

10.01.2022 In case you haven't been to Pivotal Osteopathy for a while, we wanted to announce that we are expecting a baby soon! Dr. Eliska Axford (Osteopath) is finishing up for maternity leave in 4 weeks time so if you would like to see her you better get in quick as there's only a few appointments left! Dr. Matthew Healy (Osteopath) will be increasing to full time availability at Pivotal Osteopathy 5-6 days per week in mid-May ... Remember you can easily see availability & book online at: www.pivotalosteo.com.au/online-bookings or call us on 0435995728.

10.01.2022 Eliska shows us this simple but effective glute stretch you can try if you're feeling tight in your lower back or hips. Let us know how you find it! If you would like further advice please give us a call on 0435 995 728 and book an Osteopathic Telehealth consultation to go through variations or other exercises that will be tailored to you. Face-to-face consultations during Stage 4 restrictions are limited to urgent care only, so please contact us to discuss your treatment options.

09.01.2022 20 health tips for 2020 - number 2 - MOBILITY Mobility work is important for a number of reasons. Firstly, when used as preparation for exercise it will help you to get the most out of your workout. Secondly, when done consistently (for example 5 minutes per day) it can help you improve your range of motion which will allow you to strengthen your muscles through this greater range of motion and help prevent injury. For specific mobility exercises catered to your body, contact Pivotal Osteopathy on 0435995728.

09.01.2022 WE ARE BACK!!! In clinic Osteopathic appointments available from TOMORROW Thank you for your patience during our temporary closure. We were so pleased so many of you tried and found Telehealth consultations helpful in the meantime. We'll certainly be keeping it permanently as a consultation option if you can't attend in person or would prefer it! We will be opening up days and times gradually over the coming weeks so please check availability online or call us to book... in! We have implemented extra cleaning procedures and safety precautions, so things will be a little different than you're used to; but these measures help to keep your health and our health as top priority. We look forward to treating you in person again, so call us today on 0435 995 728 or book online anytime pivotalosteo.com.au/online-bookings Stay safe and keep washing those hands! Pivotal Osteopathy

08.01.2022 R U OK? Today is a reminder to check in on how the people you care about are doing...and don't forget yourself too. After so many weeks in lockdown it's affected us all in different ways. Please know that we're here and you can always call us to chat 0435995728.

08.01.2022 Getting sore since working from home? Time to act on it! Call Pivotal Osteo 0435995728 or book online for an appointment with Matt or Eliska www.pivotalosteo.com.au/online-bookings

07.01.2022 We are very sad to have to let you know that we have come to a decision to temporarily cease face-to-face consultations indefinitely, effective immediately due to the coronavirus pandemic. If you have an upcoming appointment we will contact you directly. Please understand that we have not come to this decision lightly. We feel that due to the close contact and long durations of our hands-on work, we are not able to fully protect you from exposure to COVID-19, despite the rigo...rous hygiene measures we have been adhering to. Allied health practitioners like us are considered an essential service by the government because of our ability to take some strain off the health system. At this time, we feel the risk to our vulnerable patients, the community and ourselves is now at a level we are no longer comfortable with. We have decided that we can better support the efforts towards flattening the curve and protecting our community by offering our services in a different way. We will be keeping everyone updated with how these services will be offered in the near future, including government announcements of access to new services. This is such an upsetting and challenging time for all our families for so many reasons and we as a community have never truly been tested like this before. We want to assure you that we are still here to support you in whatever way that we can. Take care of yourselves and your loved ones, wash your hands often, only go out if you need to and we will get through this together. Please feel free to still contact us on 0435 995 728 or at [email protected]. Sincerely, Matthew & Eliska

06.01.2022 Feeling sore? One appointment still left @ 11:45am tomorrow (Sat)... Book online Feeling sore? One appointment still left @ 11:45am tomorrow (Sat)... Book online

04.01.2022 Pivotal Osteopathy has MOVED! We look forward to seeing you soon at our new location: 443 Canterbury Rd Vermont. Book Now Ph: 0435 995 728Pivotal Osteopathy has MOVED! We look forward to seeing you soon at our new location: 443 Canterbury Rd Vermont. Book Now Ph: 0435 995 728

03.01.2022 Some good news...in the next step, from 28th September*, we can provide face-to-face Osteopathy consultations if you meet one of these criteria: It is needed to prevent a significant deterioration in functional independence (such as significant increase in pain or substantial increase in recovery time as a result of delayed care), Your treatment has been delayed during the Stage 4 restrictions and further delay would likely result in further deterioration, You require... pre-operative or post-operative elective surgery care. . If this applies to you, and you are a current return patient of our clinic, you can book your appointment online through our NEW website for after 28/9/20. Bookings can be made directly from the home page, www.pivotalosteo.com.au, or give us a call to book. If you are a new patient to our clinic, please call us on 0435995728 to discuss your case and make an appointment as Initial Consultations cannot be booked online. . We know so many of you will be really relieved to hear this news and have been in a lot of pain through this lockdown. We look forward to being able to help you again in the clinic really soon. . We are currently still in Stage 4 restrictions for this week until 27/9, where we can only offer face-to-face Osteopathy appointments in URGENT cases. Please call us on 0435995728 if you think your case is urgent and we will see if you meet the criteria to access an emergency appointment. * Date is subject to change by DHHS.

02.01.2022 Stage 4 Restriction Update: the extension of the current restrictions apply to all Allied Health Clinics until the 28th September. This means we can provide: Telehealth Osteopathic consultations and In-clinic Osteopathic appointments in urgent cases... We understand that some of you have been holding out for treatment with the expectation you would be able to access a hands-on Osteopathic treatment from this week, so this might mean you feel that your level of urgency may have changed recently. So if you feel that you need a face-to-face appointment please call us to discuss your individual circumstances and we can assess your situation through the guidelines set out by the DHHS. We hope it won't be too much longer before we can offer routine care to you again. Pivotal Osteopathy 0435 995 728

01.01.2022 Never has there been a better time to address the importance of good breathing technique. Breathing efficiently using your diaphragm has been shown to improve your functional movement. Focusing on belly breathing or diaphragmatic breathing can also help settle your sympathetic nervous system which can help you focus better and reduce stress (something we could all do with at the moment). ... Just a couple of minutes a day of mindful belly breathing and you will notice the positive effects. Our Osteopath Dr. Matthew Healy wrote a blog post on our website explaining breathing mechanics in more detail, find it here: https://www.pivotalosteo.com.au//control-your-movement-co/ Although we're not currently consulting face-to-face, we're still here if you need some health advice, please call Pivotal Osteopathy on 0435 995 728.