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Osteopath
Osteopaths diagnose, treat and provide preventative advice
on the musculoskeletal system of the body, using manual
techniques to alleviate stresses to improve the body's
function.
Osteopaths may perform the following tasks:
- diagnose patients' complaints using information from
case histories, physical examinations, manual 'palpation' (a
little like massage), observation of patients' body
structure and mobility, and clinical aids (e.g. x-rays, CT
scans and laboratory tests)
- treat patients using a variety of manual techniques
(e.g. soft tissue stretching, muscle relaxation and gentle
mobilisation)
- treat biomechanical complaints (e.g. backache, general
joint problems, sports injuries, headache, arthritis,
asthma, stress and repetitive strain injuries), some
breathing problems and a wide range of general medical
complaints
- treat children for the after-effects of birth trauma and
childhood accidents
- devise exercise and nutritional programs.
Osteopaths work in combination with dietitians, dentists,
medical practitioners, naturopaths and podiatrists, and may
work from clinics or from their homes. They have a high level
of contact with the public.
Required Skills - Osteopath
- good hand-eye coordination
- good communication skills
- interested in people and their health
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