Spring articles Archives

Medicare rebate for osteopathy | GP chronic condition management plans

Posted on Thursday 04, June, 2026

Yes, you can get a Medicare rebate for osteopathy. Below are the details. GP chronic condition management plan (GPCCMP) Previously known as ‘Enhanced Primary Care’ (EPC) plan What is a GPCCMP A GPCCMP is a personalised medical plan designed for you by your GP or medical practitioner for the treatment of chronic or […]

Nappy Collective 2026

Posted on Tuesday 26, May, 2026

The Nappy Collective 2026 Across Australia, 34,000 families are struggling to afford nappies every month. Nappies are a basic essential, but right now, families are facing impossible choices between nappies, food, and other everyday needs. Throughout May, we’re proud to support The Nappy Collective’s Clean Bums for Little Ones campaign to provide immediate relief to families in […]

Spring back to footy.

Posted on Wednesday 22, April, 2026

Returning to footy after injury. We live and breathe footy. We play footy. Our kids play footy. We sponsor footy, and most importantly, we treat a lot of footy players. We treat young Auskickers, junior footy, school footy, amateur, and professional footy players. We aim to work with you to get you back on the […]

Headaches and osteopathy

Posted on Friday 03, April, 2026

Do you suffer from tension headaches or migraines? What can osteopathy do for you? Tension headaches are characterised by a mild to moderate pain intensity around both sides of the head, which can be described by a dull, pressure like headache without any neurological symptoms and can be reoccurring (1). Around 67% in men and […]

Osteo and kids: Tips for returning to school

Posted on Monday 23, February, 2026

We’re well into term one and all the sport and routine is in full swing. At this point in the year, we find kids coming into the clinic with sports injuries and various muscle and joint pain or conditions, including sore feet, heels, shins, quads, tight shoulders and necks, sore hips, backs, and more. To […]

Ankle injuries in footy.

Posted on Thursday 15, August, 2024

Understanding AFL-related ankle injuries: An Osteopath’s perspective Australian Rules Football (AFL) is a high-intensity sport that demands exceptional agility, speed, and endurance. However, with its dynamic nature comes the risk of injuries, particularly to the ankles. As osteopaths, we often see athletes grappling with ankle injuries that affect their performance and overall well-being. In this […]

Knee injuries in footy | Osteo Angus McQuie | Spring Osteo Clinic

Posted on Wednesday 24, July, 2024

Knee injuries in footy. Knee injuries are a common concern when playing footy and players of all levels may be affected. The high-impact nature of the game, with its sudden stops, twists, and collisions, places significant strain on the knees. Common AFL knee injuries The knee is a complex joint, involving bones, ligaments, tendons, and […]

Thankyou Surrey Hills – Nappy Collective 2024

Posted on Monday 17, June, 2024

The 2024 Nappy Collective ‘ Clean Bums for Little Ones’ is now over. Thank you to the Surrey Hills community for generously donating your nappies. We received SO many! These nappies have now been picked up by @thenappycollective and taken to a central location where they will be sorted and packed and redistributed to families […]

Osteoarthritis

Posted on Thursday 18, April, 2024

Aching knees? Stiff hips? Pain and stiffness in the joints which is worse in the morning might be due to osteoarthritis (OA), which is the medical name for age-related change in the joints and cartilage particularly affecting the knees, hips and fingers (1). People with previous joint injuries or people who do repetitive movements in […]

Running recovery post marathon

Posted on Thursday 07, March, 2024

Running recovery post marathon Osteo Sarah details how she overcame her own hip pain after completing her first marathon: Hi everyone, Since my last blog post, a bit has changed…I am now back running three times per week with no hip pain. This didn’t just happen overnight, I worked with the other osteos at Spring […]