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What is Occupational Therapy?The term ‘occupational’ in the context of Occupational Therapy refers to everyday activities that people do, as well as activities that bring meaning and purpose to life:Occupational Therapy helps you participate in activities you find useful and meaningful, including:Through Occupational Therapy, you understand what activities you can do and how to manage...

What are Vaccinations?Vaccinations, also known as immunisations, are medicines that protect you against harmful diseases that you have not come into contact with before.They do this by encouraging your immune system to produce antibodies, as it does when exposed to a disease. You do not develop the disease because the medicine contains only killed or...

What is Speech Therapy?Speech Therapy (or Speech Pathology) deals with speech and swallowing disorders. It helps you to communicate more effectively.Speech therapists (or Speech Pathologists) can help if you have problems with:They treat a range of conditions, including:Speech therapists work with people of all ages but more often with children and older people.There is no...

What is Remedial Massage?Remedial Massage is a Natural Therapy that aims to treat:It is a key component of sports medicine and often used to treat injuries like bruising, sprains and strains. Remedial Massage is increasingly used by anyone suffering from pain or injury in the body.A Remedial Massage Therapist uses deep massage to treat injuries...

What is Psychology?Psychology is the study of the mind and behaviour.Psychologists are experts in mental processes, brain function and behaviour. They can help change the way you think, feel, behave and react. They treat:Psychology can help with any aspect of your life, such as understanding why you act the way you do or working out a...

What is Podiatry?Podiatry is the study of problems with the lower limbs, ankles and feet.A Podiatrist treats:Podiatrists work in a broad range of areas, including:Podiatrists with additional qualifications and registration may perform foot surgery.Is Podiatry a regulated profession in Australia? Yes. In Australia, the Australian Health Practitioner Board (Ahpra) and the Podiatry Board of Australia regulate...

What is Physiotherapy?Physiotherapy uses manual therapies like massage, manipulation, stretching and exercise programs to treat:Physiotherapists work with you to reduce pain and stiffness, speed up the healing process and improve movement.Is Physiotherapy a regulated profession in Australia? Yes. In Australia, the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and the Physiotherapy Board of Australia regulate Physiotherapists.Does private...

What is Osteopathy?Osteopathy is the study of biomechanics or how each part of the neuro-musculoskeletal system (bones, muscles, nerves and other tissues) works and influences every other part.It is similar to Chiropractic, Physiotherapy and Remedial Massage. Osteopathy is different because it draws on each to provide a holistic approach to health through manual readjustments and...