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Osteopathy Melittaklinik

Osteopathy treatments

Integrative manual approach for treating musculoskeletal and functional issues in private care and under agreements with the National Health Service

Osteopathy consists of a series of manual techniques to restore the body’s balance and improve mobility while reducing pain. It is based on a holistic approach according to which disorders are diagnosed and treated exclusively through hands-on contact with the aim of resolving symptoms and at the same time identifying the causes of discomfort in order to act on them as well. Osteopathy can be used independently or alongside conventional medical treatments. With a specific focus on postural aspects and movement restrictions in joints, muscles and soft tissues, osteopathic treatments are suitable for spinal conditions and pain, tension-type headaches, trauma sequelae, chronic postural disorders, functional visceral problems and more. The osteopathic treatment offered is also available under agreement with the NHS as part of a rehabilitation pathway prescribed by a physician.

How to book an osteopathy treatment

Booking procedure

To use the service under agreement you need a specific medical prescription, often indicated as a “manual rehabilitation treatment” or as part of a physiotherapy cycle that includes this type of sessions. To book, even privately, simply call the booking number or send an email to the relevant reception.

What do I need to book?

When booking you should have on hand:

  • the referral from your GP specifying the requested service
  • your health insurance card

Who can access the service?

To book a specialist visit under the agreement it is sufficient to be registered with the National Health Service.

Departments and reference team

Department heads

Andreas Waldner
Franz Xaver Waldner

Team

Andrea Mahlknecht
Luca Gomarasca
Matteo Bertagnin
Maria Unterholzner

Department access

Osteopathy sessions take place at Melittaklinik in a dedicated clinic room or in the rehabilitation gym. The space is modern, the treatment couch is adjustable and the environment as a whole aims to promote muscle relaxation. Access is from the main atrium. At the Outpatient Reception staff welcome patients for appointments.

Session duration

An osteopathy session has a variable duration. A thorough medical history and physical examination are followed by manual manipulations performed by the osteopath.

Techniques used

Osteopathy is usually integrated with other treatments, typically physiotherapy. Sessions are generally painless; the patient may feel muscle release sensations or, depending on the manual techniques, small joint cracks. At the end of the procedure the sensation can be of deep relaxation or slight soreness.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. To use the service under agreement with the National Health Service you need a GP referral.

They are different and complementary approaches that share the goal of physical recovery. While physiotherapy mainly uses therapeutic exercises, active movement and physical therapies; osteopathy is based on passive manual techniques performed by the practitioner.

The number of sessions and the time required entirely depend on each patient’s body response and the nature of the problem. In many cases improvement in pain reduction and increased mobility is felt after a few sessions, but it is a subjective process.

Yes, the Melittaklinik staff is bilingual. As usual, communication with therapists takes place in the patient’s preferred language.

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