Devon Osteopathy Practices
If you are searching for County of Devon osteopathy practices, the clinics below are recommended. Please click on the clinic titles for detailed descriptions of each clinic and the conditions in which they specialise
- Exeter Osteopaths Mill Road
- Mr Daniel Hayward Exeter Osteopath
- The Exeter Osteopathic Clinic
- Exeter Osteopaths
Osteopaths in Devon
Osteopaths in Devon
Osteopathy is not well-known in the UK as it does not have a prominent profile within the wider community. To address the issues that and speculations that arise in the absence of wide-spread understanding, we have compiled a repository of osteopathy resources which we hope will provide the background information needed to a address common questions.
What is osteopathy?
The philosophy driving osteopaths is a belief that the body is often able to remedy itself. The first question asked by a practitioner is how can I understand the deep, underlying cause of the pain or illness? Having recognised the genesis of the problem, resolving it becomes much easier.
What should I expect when visiting an osteopath?
Like all medical professionals, osteopaths will start with a detailed patient history, asking lots of questions about how the patient sustained their injury, how long they have suffered a condition, how much exercise they take, what kind of work they do. They will then observe the patient moving under various scenarios to identify any structural issues.
Are osteopaths in Devon properly trained?
Qualifying as an osteopath requires at least 4 years of study at an approved higher education institution such as a university or college. Many take osteopathy as a post-graduate degree. The curriculum overlaps with medical degrees with common study of human anatomy for instance.
Whilst studying osteopathy, trainees spend much time gaining practical experience with patients, observing diagnosis and sessions.
After qualification, most medical professions require practitioners to engage in continuing education programmes and osteopathy is no exception. Each year all osteopaths attend conferences and lectures.
Does the government oversee osteopaths?
The profession is regulated by a piece of primary legislation which sets out how osteopaths must train and establishing a body to supervise osteopaths. The General Osteopathic Council has complete oversight over all aspects of the profession. The Council hears all complaints about osteopaths and has the power to suspend or strike-off any rogue practitioner.
