Spent yesterday in Geelong with friends Andrew and Michael. Caught the ferry to Queenscliff, cycled into town and spent the morning at bicycle frame-builders Baum where Michael was being measured up for a new steed. Quite some time spent on a stationary jig designed to find the optimum riding position and I couldn’t help but break out the mobile phone and video Michael at work.
I knew he had a damaged left ankle but couldn’t reconcile what I saw with what I expected. If that left ankle was stiff and limited in movement then why wasn’t I seeing the evidence? I’d convinced myself that it wasn’t moving as well but it wasn’t until later when I had a chance to compare the ankles that I realised repetitive ankle injury had left Michaels ankle hyper-mobile with the result that it flopped around when he pedalled. Osteopathy is a very hand’s on treatment approach and it’s often surprising what you discover once you examine a patient. Preconceived ideas are put aside once a proper examination has been conducted. There is no substitute for a such an approach, it takes time but it’s always worth the effort. Meanwhile, for the cycling tragics out there, here’s a look inside the Baum workshop…










As from January 4th we are delighted to be able to announce that Mornington Osteopathy will be consulting on Mondays and Thursdays at The Sports Injury Clinic in Frankston at 361 Nepean Highway.
TSIC has a well deserved reputation as the place to go for manual therapy treatment in Frankston and with their recent expansion they now intend to provide a truly comprehensive approach for the treatment of musculo-skeletal injuries. This will offer our patients a much better location and access to much better facilities with regular classes held in a variety of disciplines. We will have access to specialist medical practitioners, gym classes and with over 1,000 patients a week passing through the doors we also feel it’s a great way to provide osteopathic treatment to a ever wider range of people.
At any time of the week you can call TSIC directly to make an appointment on 03 9783 9990.