Regulation of Osteopathy All osteopaths in the UK are regulated by the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC). It is against the law for anyone to call themselves an osteopath unless they are registered…

2008 – 2010 Standardised data collection programme
Very little is known currently of the national day-to-day practice of osteopaths, and the profile of patients who consult osteopaths or the outcomes…

Research
Effectiveness of Manual Therapies: UK evidence report

This report was commissioned by the General Chiropractic Council (GCC) to assist chiropractors’ compliance with the…

Pregnancy is a unique and powerful experience. Enormous physical, hormonal and emotional changes take place over a relatively short period of time. The body has to adapt to carrying up to 20lb of baby…

As we advance through our adult decades, there is often an insidious onset of health problems. But suffering pain, stiffness and poor health is not necessarily an inevitable part of getting older.

The importance of the relationship between cranial osteopathy and dentistry is significant. Conditions affecting the mouth and teeth have a very direct effect on the rest of the body. The face is composed…

Osteopathic Research The General Osteopathic Council (GOsC) is committed to supporting best practice in osteopathic research. The integration of Osteopathy within the wider primary healthcare community…

Blood donation following acupuncture This information comes from the British Medical Acupuncture Society website, and is correct as of the 22 February 2010. Patients who have received acupuncture are…

People exercise for different reasons. Whatever your reason for exercise, the best way to ensure all-round fitness and health is to aim for a mix of the 3 main types: Aerobic exercise…

BMI Healthy Weight Calculator BMI is good way to check if you’re a healthy weight. This NHS BMI calculator can be used to check whether you’re a healthy weight for your height. For information and help…