There is some discussion about the effectiveness of osteopathy for a variety of medical conditions. The current view of osteopathy Osteopaths are certainly well qualified medical professionals evidenced by the necessity for them to undergo a comprehensive course of study before gaining the qualification; osteopathy requires four years of study to degree level (currently a…
Who do you need: an osteopath or a physiotherapist? For many people, osteopathy and physiotherapy are often thought of as the same thing or confused as to the difference between the two. If you are in pain with musculoskeletal problems, you should know who would best suit your needs: an osteopath or a physiotherapist. There…
Historical difference – saving children vs. alleged patricide! Practical difference In delineating the clear differences between these two modalities, one MUST briefly look at their origins. Andrew Taylor Still (1828-1917) was a medical doctor and surgeon in Virginia/Missouri who followed in his Methodist Minister and Physician father’s footsteps. After losing his wife and 4 children…
This is my favourite FMRI – a functional, dynamic MRI that shows how breathing moves and affects your viscera. The clip is divided into two breaths. The first a ‘normal’, likely chest breath. The second, a diaphragmatic breath. Note, in the second, the heart. It lengthens and stretches to almost a 1/3 extra of it…
Please note: We have moved from The Summit in Highgate to All About You in Highgate Village, only 300m away. The phone number has changed to 020 8348 9706 or 07855 856975
What is Rotator Cuff Tendonitis? Firstly, Tendonitis: In truth, the word tendonitis should probably not exist. Research has shown that it is very uncommon for tendons to be inflamed. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3312643/ Rather,than tendons becoming inflamed, their structure changes and alters its ability to function, causing pain. To this end, it is more correctly called tendonosis or…
