Osteopathy
Osteopathy is a branch of medicine that emphasises the treatment of medical disorders through the manipulation and massage of the bones, joints, and muscles
Osteopaths detect, treat and prevent health issues by moving, stretching and massaging a person’s muscles and joints to improve wellbeing or help with a health concern.
As experts in the musculoskeletal system, osteopaths are trained in anatomy, physiology, nutrition, biomechanics, pathology and pharmacology, which leads to a whole-person approach to health.
Professional requirements
Training
You will need to complete an undergraduate degree or master’s degree in osteopathy that is. The course will take three or four years and must be approved by the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC).
Regulation
The title 'osteopath' is protected by law in the UK. You have to be registered with the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC), the regulator for allied health professionals which is overseen by the PSA.
Professional Body
The Institute of Osteopathy is the UK professional association for osteopaths.
There are also other organisations and charities that support the profession, including the Institute of Osteopathy.