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Frequently Asked Questions
What is an Osteopath
An osteopath is a specialist with knowledge of the muscular and skeletal systems.
Osteopathy is the body of medicine that originally used strictly
manipulative techniques for correcting somatic abnormalities thought to cause disease and inhibit recovery. However, over the past century, osteopathy
has embraced the full spectrum of medicine (to different degrees across the world), including the use of prescription drugs and surgery, in addition
to manipulative techniques.
What is the official definition of a D.O.?
D.Os. fully licensed osteopathic physicians who specialize in all areas of medicine; founded on philosophy of treating people, not
just symptoms. For more information. Please see What is a D.O.?.
What is the difference between a D.O. and an M.D.?
D.O.s practice a "whole person" approach to medicine. Instead of just treating specific symptoms or illnesses, they assess the overall
health of their patients including home and work environments. D.O.s also receive training in osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT).
With OMT, osteopathic physicians use their hands to diagnose injury and illness and to encourage your body's natural tendency toward
good health.
What do Osteopaths Treat?
- Is osteopathy regulated?
- What qualifications do osteopaths have?
- What should I expect from my visit to an osteopath?
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Significant Points
- Nature of the Work
- Working Conditions
- Employment
- Training, Other Qualifications, and Advancement
- Job Outlook
- Earnings
Therapies Osteopathy
- What it is Osteopathy
- The history of Osteopathy
- How does it work?
- What does treatment involve?
- What patients consult an Osteopath?
- What it can help
Osteopath Job Outlook in New Zealand
The outlook for osteopaths is good and the number of people employed in this occupation is expected to remain stable or grow moderately over the next two to three years.
Osteopaths in New Zeland
- Working Conditions
- Work Places and Travel
- Equipment
- Workplace Conditions
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