Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies
Visceral manual therapy is increasingly used by U.K. osteopaths and manual therapists, but there is a paucity of research investigating its underlying mechanisms, and in particular in relation to hypoalgesia. The aim of this study was to investigate the immediate effects of osteopathic visceral mobilization on pressure pain thresholds.
Abstract avaible here.
The topic of the 10th “Open Forum for Osteopathic Education” conference is "Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Osteopathy: opportunities & threats"
5th & 6th November 2026
Location: tbd
OsEAN accepts memberships from educational structures which provide education and training in the osteopathic field. Individuals, however, cannot become members of OsEAN.
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The idea for the Virtual International Student Day was born during the beginning of the pandemic. Meanwhile we are organising the 5th VISD with topic "Osteopathic identities in a changing world: Identity"
9th February 2025
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College Sutherland “Osteopathy in the visceral field”
In 2025, the CS (College Sutherland Amsterdam) will start a new course in the visceral field...
WSO presents “Paediatrics on demand” course
In March 2024 WSO will launch “Paediatrics on demand” as a full video course also in English...
Our part-time PGCert Teacher Training Course for Osteopaths is designed to equip current and aspiring educators with essential educational skills and tools. This comprehensive program covers
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This certification scheme specifies the procedure to evaluate and certify whether an osteopathic education provider meets the OsEAN "Standard for the Management of Osteopathic Educational Providers".
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OsEAN Students Exchange program allows students of the OsEAN member schools to spend up to 7 days at any other school which is part of the program, attending courses and/or a teaching clinic.
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