1507269_north_hobart_osteopathy

Walking Group starts 4/6/18

Fri, 01 Jun 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Phone: 0417515554

Walking 30 mins a day is the best exercise for your body.

Walking is great to help with chronic pain and low back pain. Dress warm and use correct footwear.

Join us for a walk and feel the benefits.

Please call to register and have an assessment to see if this is the correct exercise for you.

Walking Group Exercise 5/17/18

Thu, 17 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Join a walking group, this starts in 2018 in North Hobart.

Start your own walking group.

Walking could be the best exercise for your brain, body and overall health.

Pamela Dennis

Thu, 17 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Call for an appointment

Mob: 0417515554 Hobart

Osteopathy Week 2018

Sun, 15 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Osteopathy Awareness week 2018

Sun, 15 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMT

This week Osteopaths around Australia are reminding consumers of health care that Osteopaths are highly trained in the Sports medicine area and musculoskeletal fields. With pre-season training over, most winter sports are underway and keeping injury free and fit is the goal to successful team sport, along with having fun and doing your best. Winning is about participating with your mates, enjoying fitness and health.

Pamela Dennis is a qualified sports trainer and has sports first- aid qualifications. Trained at the advanced level with 9 years plus in Dry Needling for sporting injuries of the musculoskeletal system. Prevention of chronic pain with early intervention of correct care and rehabilitation are a focus to her practice. Dry needling information go to www.gemtinfo.com.au or make an appointment to discuss the risks, benefits and evidence of this for your condition.

Call (03) 6234 5510 for an appointment.

Lucy Hodgson – Osteopath is also qualified with 14 years ofexperience in musculoskeletal care and is available on Wednesdays all day and Friday (mornings only).

Pelvic Pain Awareness

Tue, 27 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Chronic Persistent Pelvic Pain.

Pamela attending a workshop delivered by Hobart ObsGyne at the RHH on the 24/2/18.

This information was aligned with the her studies in chronic persistent pain over the past few years and she was able to connect with Hobart’s like minded clinicians who are involved with team managing women and young women who have pelvic pain. Pamela can assist with the biomechanical, musculoskeletal and pain managment components of pelvic pain in these teams.

It is valuable for our clients to be in supportive health care group that are aligned in the contemporary knowledge working with the new paradigms like the BPS model. Osteopathy has used this approach for over 20 years described in Osteopathic texts, (Greenman, 2000). Osteopaths can help in this framework.

There are fabulous resources for women who have pelvic pain from conditions like painful periods, endometriosis and other sources of persistent pelvic pain. Working alongside your upskilled GP, Physiotherapists who work in Women’s health, Psychologists, Gynacologists, Pain Specialists, Incontence Nurses and other health care providers like Osteopaths who are trained and upskilled in contemporary pain management, women have more opportunities to ‘stop the silence’ of this area, pelvic pain.

If you are interested in more information contact the above practice, Pam Dennis, Osteopath Grad Cert in Pain and Pain management.

Or Contact: Pelvic Pain Foundation of Australia Ltd: contact@pelvicpain.org.au

Resources are available:

Information

Home

2018 – year of change, plan your life goals.

Tue, 27 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Is it time to move forward.

Let us help with planning your way forward to better health, living well with a complex individually tailored approach.

Are you ready to challenge some fixed beliefs that are holding you back. Are you living the same day/week/year over and over. Let us help you change. This will require a team base that focusses on what is important for you to start this new path.

Call 6234 5510 to arrange an appointment with Dr Pam Dennis (Osteopath) or Dr Lucy Hodgson (Osteopath).

New Osteopath for 2018

Tue, 27 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Lucy Hodgson has joined the team at North Hobart Osteopathy for 2018.

Lucy has 13 years clinical experience as an Osteopath, from Melbourne, Australia. Having a strong family network of health care providers, Lucy works with a contemporary view and evidence informed practice.

Lucy’s young family have taken this great opportunity to move to Hobart. She aims to learn about a Osteopathic practice in a semi-rural setting, pain and pain management and discuss client centred rehabilitation principles. Lucy will also observe and consider Dry Needling and how it can be integrated into her clinical work in the future.

Working Wednesday’s 9:30 – 5pm and Friday mornings this year. If you are looking for a new, vibrant and experienced Osteopath on these days, Call (03) 6234-5510 to book an appointment with Lucy.

Dr Pamela Dennis Osteopath

Tue, 28 Nov 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Working in Allied health care for 30 years (areas prior to Osteopathy, aged care nursing 16 years, massage therapist and qualified veterinary nurse 5 years).

9 years of Dry Needling for sports medicine and complex myofascial muscle pain, advanced Level 3 GEMt.

Osteopath graduated in 1999 with 18 years experience in pain and pain management. Utilising a bio-psycho-social model of patient care, working collaboratively with the clients and other health professionals to design a patient centred and promotes self efficacy to your health managment.

Consultation by Appointment.

Contacts: (03) 6234 5510, or Mobile 0417 515 554.

Postgraduate Diploma of Health Sciences, Pain & Pain Management

Sat, 04 Nov 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Pamela completed her postgraduate Diploma in Pain and Pain Management with second class honors. Pam is also a clinical leader in a group with the Osteopathy Australia Association for Pain and Pain Management in persistent pain. This is an area of health care of significant importance with complex care needs and ageing poplulations in Australia. Come and make an appointment with Pam to discuss a plan for your health needs. (03) 6234 5510.

Capsaicin Cream

Wed, 17 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMT

Capsaicin – is a hot peppery cream that is used in pain management. The initial burning feel of this topically applied cream may be off putting but with regular use 3-4 times a day for a month – 6 weeks could provide several months of relief from arthritis joint pain, neurological burning pain, post herpetic neuralgia type pain. The capsaicin molecules bind to the nerve receptors that transmits pain to the brain to be interpreted as pain. By blocking the receptors (which reverses over time) temporary relief may be achieved.

I have had a number of patients that have relief from the short term use of this cream which is available at chemists over the counter. Zostrix is a product available OTC but speak to your pharmacist.

It is important to read all warnings and instruction brochure that comes with this product and use with the help of a health practitioner’s advise.

Explaining Pain

Thu, 31 Oct 2013 00:00:00 GMT

heck out the You tube video on Chronic Pain – EXPLAINED

Excellent new resource to explain Pain and chronic/persistent Pain.

Chronic Pain Management

Thu, 31 Oct 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Pamela has attended a Noi, (Neuro Orthopaedic Institute) group International conference on Pain in April 2012, Adelaide, S.A. and a workshop there on Neuro-dynamic Technique with David Butler, in 2013 attending the Osteopathic Association OA, Annual conference Day three that presented the latest in Pain evidence based practice.

In October 27 2013, has attended the OA Pain Management workshop in Sydney, NSW. This education on Chronic Pain Management presented the latest Agency of Clinical Innovation’s Tool Kit for Pain Management in Australia.

Pamela Dennis was accepted into Otago University (NZ) to study Graduate Diploma of Pain and Pain Management in 2016 by distance learning, after completing the Graduate Certificate in Pain and Pain Management 2015.

This year Pamela will also be attending the OA annual conference in 2016, updating her Dry Needling training, updated her Senior First Aid certificate and contributing to her Association and profession monthly with meetings.

Coughs, Colds and Flu

Mon, 29 Jul 2013 00:00:00 GMT

With winter upon us the viruses are around too and looking after yourself by hydrating, keeping up with regular exercise and healthy eating.

A flu vax is definately on my list of things to do at the GP at the end of Autumn each year.

Dont spread your colds or flus around either stay home and recover.

Pam Dennis Now Dry Needling For 4 Years

Fri, 24 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Pamela Dennis is a Global Education Manual Therapy Australia (GEMt) Level two Advanced practitioner with over 4 years experience, working in Hobart to help with musculoskeletal and acute and chronic pain.

Think of Hiring a Treadmill or Exercise Bike Over Winter.

Sun, 14 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

If you are full of excuses about the dark, cold, rain and just cant get off the couch or away from your computer….. like now. Hiring an exercise bike or treadmill may get you through the winter without putting on too much extra padding. Arrange a schedule that means you go to bed earlier, wake up an hour earlier and get on the machine in the comfort of your own home before the kids get out of bed or your have to get to work etc. Dont let the equipment become another clothes horse or bread making machine… if you know what I mean. Come spring you will notice the extra energy of not having those extra winter kilos and eat a good diet.

Hop And Jump Then Zumba

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

If you have had any previous sporting or dance injury get checked out first by your health professional before starting any new type of exercise. If you can hop comfortably on each leg with good balance and stability and jump high with both legs from a bent knee position without pain you may be ready to get your legs and lower limb into a bit of fun with Zumba. This is the new (ish) dance exercise craze that is fun and starting up in groups all around the community. Search for a qualified instructor under Zumba Australia and start having some fun exercise.

If you have upper limb, neck and shoulder pain or previous injury once again this may not be the best place for you to start. Rehabilitate your old injuries first with a qualified health professional so you can join in a group exercise.

It can be best to get one on one care to start with, such as Osteopathic consultation, examination and treatment or try Pilates with a qualified instructor in a one instructor to three client sessions. The ratio is safer to help rehabilitation than in big groups of Zumba frenzy fun if you are in pain or have a previous injury.

At best spring is here – longer days, more sun and a great time to get into exercise. Walking is the best form of exercise that is free and benefits your whole body. Start walking 30 – 45 mins, three times a week and feel the benefits really fast!

Suite 3, Unit 11, 5 Fitzroy Street, Sorell, 7172

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

We have moved to our new address, which offers easy access and plenty of parking in the street in the Tasmanian Dentists building the Sorell Allied Health Hub at Unit 11 behind service Tasmania at 5 Fitzroy Street, Sorell.

It is a very busy time of year and with Autumn now upon us, it is time to get out those walking shoes, raincoats and get moving some of the winter plumage that kept us warm the past few months.

North Hobart Osteopathy Have Moved!

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

After 10 years in the Palfreyman’s Arcade we have moved around the corner to:

385 Argyle St, North Hobart.

Phone and contact details will remain (03) 6234 5510 New! FAX: (03) 6234 5514

Mobile: 0417 515 554

Located Near the North Hobart Football Oval and Rydges Hotel. Look for sign saying OSTEOPATH on the red brick building. Enter down the right hand side and in the back of the house. We are here from 18th July 2010 and will continue to offer our existing services.