Dorset Osteopathy Practices
If you are searching for County of Dorset 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
- Bournemouth Clinic for Osteopathy & Acupuncture
- Dr J.E. Hamblett
- Bournemouth Osteopathic & Cranial Centre
Osteopaths in Dorset
Osteopaths in Dorset
If you have not attended an appointment with an osteopath previously you will doubtless be beset by a number of concerns. Are you are wondering about the difference between osteopaths and chiropractors? Are you worried about what to wear? If so, you may find it helpful to visit the resources file.
How do osteopaths treat patients?
Osteopaths believe first and foremost in removing blockages which are preventing a patient's body from getting better on its own. The starting-point is the knowledge that, in many cases, an injury or condition will frequently heal naturally if the balance of a patient's body is restored.
What should I expect when visiting an osteopath?
Most initial appointments will commence with the osteopath asking probing questions to enable a deep understanding of how an injury happened or the important factors behind a condition. The osteopath will then watch carefully the movement of a patient to understand what is limiting freedom of movement, e.g., a spinal misalignment or muscular adhesions.
Is there a form of mandated training in order to practise osteopathy in Dorset?
Osteopaths in the UK must all graduate from a tertiary institution having completed a four-year degree course. Much of the training is similar to that of a doctor undertaking a medical degree, but the focus is more specialised on the anatomy of the muscles, joints and skeletal system.
As part of their degree, students work alongside osteopaths observing treatments as well as giving treatment under supervision.
Osteopaths operate under tight professional strictures which mandate ongoing investment in knowledge-building for all. This entails attendance at a minimum number of educational sessions each year. In addition many osteopaths voluntarily expand their knowledge with specialist courses.
What legislation applies to regulate osteopathic treatment?
All osteopaths are regulated by the Osteopaths Act 1993. The Act established the General Osteopathic Council to regulate the profession and maintain standards. It is an offence to work as an osteopath without being registered by the Council. If any patient wishes to pursue an allegation of professional misconduct against and osteopath, there is an official complaints procedure.
