LThe news is official: the degree course in osteopathy has been approved by the Ministry of Health together with the Ministry of University. A fundamental recognition which, as stated by Roi, the Register of Osteopaths in Italy, it will offer both young people and researchers many new opportunities. The recognition of a true path for this profession has been hindered over the years not only by changes in government but also by a certain skeptical attitude on the part of other healthcare professions.
Osteopathy, the degree course is coming to Italy
After Denmark, France, Great Britain, Iceland, Lichtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Portugal, Russia, Switzerland, Turkey. In particular, in Denmark, Great Britain, Luxembourg, Switzerland, where it has already been previously regulated, now it is also Italy’s turn. With the publication in the Official Journal on 16 February, osteopathy is officially recognized as a healthcare profession. Not an easy recognition to obtain, it took about six yearsand which now has the approval of the Ministry of Health and that of the University.
The osteopath therefore becomes “a healthcare professional who prevents and maintains health through osteopathic treatment of somatic dysfunctions not attributable to pathologies in the musculoskeletal system”, as stated in the Gazzetta. Therefore, private schools, which until now have offered training at an international level and recognized by the WHO, will join forces full degree courses. «Osteopathy will enrich the panorama of health professions with its specific approach, finally among the possible choices of Italian students» intervenes Paola Sciomachen, President of the ROI – Register of Osteopaths in Italy. A new degree path that it will also relaunch scientific research, specifically in the osteopathic fieldcontinues the President.
The benefits of osteopathy, a discipline widespread since 1911
Spread from the United Kingdom and France throughout Europe since 1911, osteopathy is a manual therapy suitable for everyone, from children to the elderly with enormous benefits even for pregnant women. In fact, the idea is that of strengthen the musculoskeletal structure thus improving health throughout the body. The underlying concept is that the whole body must move in a harmonious and correct manner.
Through a series of manual skills and exercises the body is “put back in order”, not only to treat any pain but also to prevent future ones. In particular, osteopathy offers benefits especially in two particular moments of women’s lives, during pregnancy and during menopause.
Osteopathy during pregnancy and menopause: extra help for women
A complex and delicate moment for women’s lives, during pregnancy the female body changes completely. In this panorama, Osteopathy may also be necessary just to prepare tissues and joints for labor. Absolutely safe for mother and babyhelps relieve discomfort that may occur such as back pain, lumbago and sciatica, neck pain and headaches, nausea and fluid retention but also digestive difficulties. It is also an extra help even in postpartum. In this case, in fact, it allows the musculoskeletal system to regain its balance by addressing not only muscle pain but also possible urinary incontinence and neck and back pain caused by breastfeeding.
Not only that, but osteopathy also has many benefits in menopause. In fact, different studies have been conducted that have shown how the osteopath improves the quality of a woman’s life at this stage of life. In particular, the main purpose is to rebalance the body. Through manual skill, there is an effective improvement of all the typical symptoms of the period such as headache, hot flashes, palpitations, insomnia and lower back painthe. All these benefits therefore lead to a general change in personal balance and an improvement in the quality of life.
Gynecological osteopathy, what is it?
Another branch of osteopathy that is fundamental to women’s lives, and perhaps little known, isgynecological osteopathy. It’s a gill specialized in the anatomy and physiology of the female reproductive system and it is very useful if you particularly suffer from menstrual pain or gynecological disorders.
In a non-invasive manner, and in tandem with specialized medical personnel, gynecological osteopathy addresses problems related to the menstrual cycle, fertility, conception, pregnancy itself and also the postpartum period. Not only that but it can also improve the quality of sexual intercourse if the difficulties are related to a physical aspect.
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