Momentum Health & Movement

Dr. Carly Hiskins

OSTEOPATH

B.App.Sc (Clinc. Sc.) , M.H.Sc (Osteo) (2006)
AOA registered
AHAPRA practitioner
Food as Medicine (Monash University)
Dry Needling
Rocktape

Carly Hiskins has been practicing as an Osteopath in the Melbourne area for 9 years after graduating from Victoria University with a Bachelor of Science (Clinical Sciences) and a Master of Health Science (Osteopathy). After her 5 years at university, Carly continued to study including the technique of Dry needling, ROCKTAPE application as well as advanced Myofascial and soft tissue techniques. She has also recently completed the “Food as Medicine” course with Monash University.

Carly enjoys treating structurally, with a focus on the musculoskeletal system whilst also treating the lymphatics, circulatory and the bodies viscera with a very “hands on“ approach. Biomechanics play a large role in her assessment and treatment. With a fresh, optimistic and proactive approach to musculoskeletal health care, Carly enjoys treating spinal conditions, headaches and TMJ pain.

Carly has a special interest and comprehensive experience in treating

– Neck pain & headaches
– TMJ (jaw) dysfunction
– Lower back & hip pain (tears, tendonopathy & bursitis)
– Postural complaints & work related injuries

She also particularly interested in the treatment and rehabilitation of sporting injuries as she has a large background in sports performance. After many years of playing team and individual sports and sustaining many injuries, she understanding of the urgency of patients wanting to return to activity and thrives on the challenge of getting patients back to optimal health, to perform at their best, whatever the level of activity.

Carly has presented at the annual Australian Soft Tissue Therapy conference as well as assisted in running Thoracic Spine work shops for Myotherapists and Soft Tissue therapists. She has treated numerous professional athletes from AFL/VFL players to swimmers, triathletes and Ironmen. Carly has worked in a variety of multi-disciplinary clinics before establishing Momentum Health & Movement

Momentum Health & Movement in Camberwell, Melbourne, VIC categorized under Massage with expertise in Dry Needling, Back Massage, Hot Stone Massage.

Some other services offered by Momentum Health & Movement include Facial Massage, Remedial Massage, Scalp Massage, Relaxation Massage, Foot Massage, Aromatherapy Massage.

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Services

Soft tissue /massage

A technique that may be required to improve the circulation to an area of the body that has been chronically tight

Muscle Energy techniques (MET)

Contracted muscles are released by alternately being stretched and made to work against resistance.

Dry needling

Also called myofascial trigger point dry needling. Acupuncture style needles are used to elicit a twitch response to release the trigger point and restore normal function to the muscle

Manipulation (HVLA)

May be used where it is appropriate and safe to do so, though it is not the mainstay of most Osteopathic treatments. Osteopathic manipulations are carried out using minimum force levels in order to maximise safety and minimise patient discomfort.

Articulation techniques:

In which joints are mobilised by being passively taken through their range of motion

Counterstrain

Achieved by release of restriction by placing the affected joint or muscle in a position of comfort, while applying a “Counter” stretch to the antagonists of the tight muscles.

Stretching

Functional technique

Reviews

“Hi. i’ve had trouble with my neck for years. At my first visit, Carly did some tests on me then, treated my upper back and neck (which was uncomfortable, but tolerable). After that treatment, I felt better than I had for years. I had 4 more treatments after that. Each time Carly fine tuned the spots that were still bugging me. Now I do some simple exercises that she gave me, a few times a week, and my neck has been fantastic for more than 6 weeks now. I think I’ve found my solution!”

“We have been seeing Carly as a family for over 5 years now and we have finally found a skilled practitioner who helps to cure muscle and body aches. Carly is very skilled in diagnosing problems, even finding a solution to a nerve problem that 5 other Physiotherapists had missed over the last 6 years or so on myself. Caring, knowledgeable and skilled, we are lucky to have her as our Osteo and cannot recommend her high enough. She is definitely worth seeing for your bio mechanical problems, even just for her opinion.”