Osteopathy today
A qualified osteopath must undertake a professional training that lasts several years. This is to develop a detailed medical background, as well as the necessary knowledge and skills to examine and successfully treat patients.
Since the beginnings of osteopathy, important advances have been made, particularly in the fields of the nervous system (Sutherland/Upledger) and internal organs (Barral). Additional opportunities to further develop osteopathy are being identified day by day, as the skill of feeling and understanding with one's own hands is continually developed and communicated on by practicing osteopaths.
For more detailed information on the principles, the correlations and the mechanisms of osteopathy please consult the literature.