Scotland Osteopathy Practices
If you are searching for Scotland 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
- Mulberry Osteopaths Edinburgh
- Harmonic Osteopathy
- Soma Osteopathy
- Active X Osteopaths
- Edinburgh Osteopathic Surgery
- Peachey Therapy Clinic
- Cardonald Therapy Centre Osteopath Glasgow
- Lenzie Osteopathic Centre Glasgow
- Total Back Clinic Glasgow Osteopath
- Classical Osteopathy Glasgow
- Natural Health Service Osteopaths Glasgow
- The Buckingham Osteopath Clinic Glasgow
Osteopaths in Scotland
Osteopaths in Scotland
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.
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?
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 Scotland?
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.
Are there regulations applying to osteopaths?
In 1993 parliament passed legislation to bring the osteopathy profession into line with other medical professions by establishing a strict regulatory regime. Statute establishes the General Osteopathic Council which is the registrar of all osteopaths, establishing their qualifications to work as such and hearing any complaints as to competence. The Council also has a more limited role as a sponsor of research and to ensure the safety of techniques commonly used.
