Osteopathy & NDIS

Still Point Osteopathy and NDIS: How to Access Osteopathic Services for Your Disability-Related Health Support Goals

Osteopathy is a form of manual therapy that focuses on the relationship between the structure and function of the body. Osteopaths use a range of techniques, such as massage, manipulation, stretching and exercise, to improve the mobility and health of the musculoskeletal system. Osteopathy can help with various conditions, such as back pain, neck pain, headaches, arthritis, sports injuries and more.

Did you know that osteopathy can also help people with disabilities? If you are a participant of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), you may be eligible to access osteopathic services as part of your support plan. In this blog post, we will explain what the NDIS is, how it works, and how you can use it to benefit from osteopathic care.

The NDIS is a government-funded scheme that provides support for Australians with permanent and significant disability. The NDIS aims to help people with disability achieve their goals and participate in their community. The NDIS covers a range of supports, such as personal care, assistive technology, home modifications, transport, education, employment and more.

The NDIS is designed to be flexible and individualised. Each participant has a personalised plan that outlines their goals and the supports they need to achieve them. The plan is reviewed regularly and can be changed as the participant’s needs and circumstances change.

The approach taken by Still Point Osteopathy, is a combination of neural rehabilitative exercise and manual therapy treatment programing. This helps to provide part of a bio-psycho-social model of health. Evidence suggests that this approach may help with wide range of symptoms associated with specific conditions.

• Contact our team with an enquiry about working with us on your NDIS goals.
• After a brief discussion, we will need a copy of your NDIS plan and number.
• Your practitioner will write a report detailing our plan to help you reach your goals.
• This will then be sent to you and your plan management team (if needed).
• Treatment begins.

To access osteopathic services through the NDIS, you need to have an approved support plan that includes physical skill development or disability-related health support goals. These are goals that relate to improving your ability to perform daily activities or managing your health condition.

 

You also need to be either self-managed or plan-managed. This means that you have control over how you spend your NDIS funds and who you choose as your service providers.

If you are self-managed or plan-managed, you can book an appointment with an osteopath who is registered with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Osteopathy Australia is the peak body for osteopaths in Australia. It ensures that its members meet high standards of education, training and practice.

You will need to bring a copy of your current NDIS support plan to your osteopath. Your osteopath will assess your needs and provide you with a service agreement that outlines the scope, frequency and cost of the services they will provide. You will need to sign this agreement before receiving any services.

You will also need to keep records of your appointments and payments for your osteopath. You will need to report these expenses to the NDIA or your plan manager as part of your regular reporting requirements.

Where can I find more information about osteopathy and NDIS?

If you want to learn more about osteopathy and NDIS, you can visit the following websites:

• Osteopathy Australia – National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Participants
• Eligibility and medical conditions FAQ | NDIS
• Health | NDIS – National Disability Insurance Scheme
  Osteopathy NDIS – Understanding What’s Covered – Pillar Health

You can also contact Still Point  Osteopathy or the NDIS for further advice or assistance.