Functional Osteopaths take into consideration the following factors when initially evaluating a case: Presenting picture – signs and symptoms. Mechanism of injury (what caused the problem in the first place). The animal’s medical history (past and present). The animal’s environment (what is usual and any reported changes). This also includes relationships, training styles, loss of…
Category: Osteopathy
What is Functional Osteopathy?
What is functional osteopathy? By Dustie Houchin MBA, MPAO, SPOP, BSc.Hons Ost, PGCHE. Osteopathy (for humans and animals) is often misunderstood because the word Osteopathy is less commonplace than the word Physiotherapy – although there are significant academic and clinical cross-overs in training and practice. Additionally, few realise that osteopaths (for humans) are Allied Healthcare…
What is Osteopathy?
What is Osteopathy? Today, I was asked to help a student, (who is trying to decide if he should become an osteopath. He asked, “What do osteopaths really do differently…? When I read my message back to Eleanor, she said I should share it with our community, as many of you are not osteopaths and…
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