osteopath/references/profile.md

Occupation profile — osteopath

• ESCO URI: http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/a7198837-139d-49c7-8fd0-eb8d8c1ee844
• ESCO code: 2269.11
• ISCO-08 group: 2269 — Health professionals not elsewhere classified
• O*NET-SOC: 29-1123.00 — Physical Therapists (match: closeMatch)

Description (ESCO)

Osteopaths provide therapeutic treatment of disorders in the musculoskeletal system to patients with physical issues such as back pain, joint pain and digestive disorders. They mainly use manipulation of the body tissues, touch, stretching and massage techniques to relieve the patients` pain and promote a healthy lifestyle.

Definition

An osteopath is an individual who has completed an appropriate education in osteopathy and continues to demonstrate the required standards. CEN Standard: http://www.osteopathy.org.uk/news-and-resources/document-library/about-the-gosc/council-may-2015-item-15a-annex-a-final-draft-cen-standard/

Alternative labels

• osteopathic practitioner