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Training & Regulation

Osteopaths have a thorough training in anatomy, patho-physiology, biomechanics, interpretation of clinical tests and imaging, and relevant areas of psychology and sociology. Qualified osteopaths will have an academic qualification indicated by DO, BSc, BOst or MLCOM. 

Osteopathy is an established system of assessment, diagnosis and manual treatment, which is recognised by the British Medical Association as a discrete clinical discipline in its' own right.

In 1993 the profession was given statutory recognition by Act of Parliament and as a result the voluntary register (MRO's) of 60 years has been disbanded. 

This set a precedent in being the first complimentary health discipline to achieve this. The new statutory register is The General Osteopathic Council (GOsC) and membership is mandatory to use the title "osteopath" (since the 7th May 2000). 

It is advisable, to ensure that the osteopath is registered, before consulting. This may also be essential if claiming health insurance, but do check the small print to see if:-

• you are covered for osteopathy

• if cover is only for a new complaint

• if you need to be referred by a GP