Osteopathic therapist

The osteopath devises, draws up and implements therapeutic activities for curative purposes based on Osteopathy, in order to to achieve improvements in the physical and psychological recovery process of persons expressing particular pathologies. These activities may be specific or complementary and carried out within the framework of a more generic healthcare programme. Osteopathy researches the impact and progress of disease and its improvement through a series of manual treatments. The study of Osteopathy is based on anatomy, physiology, semiotics and traditional medical studies, with the particularity that to treat illness, Osteopathy resorts to manual rather than chemical means.

• Draw up patient case histories or interpret their diagnoses to establish which programme to follow and define the specific focus of therapy sessions.
  Examine the patient and, if qualified as a physician, make a diagnosis of their problems in accordance with the principles of Osteopathy.
  Carry out an in-depth interview with the patient to identify all internal and external factors involved in causing the expressed disorders or pathologies, placing special emphasis on postural behaviour and health.
  Compile and interpret information provided by biological and radiological examinations and other types of paraclinical examinations.
  Carry out manual mobilisation and functional examination tests.
  Palpate tissue micromovements and assess their restrictions.
  If qualified as a physician, evaluate the efficacy of other treatments previously applied on the patient during the treatment of visible dysfunctions or pathologies.
• Design, either alone or in partnership with other professionals, a personalised course of treatment and therapy suited to the problems or pathology of the patients in order to improve their physical rehabilitation based on the therapeutic potential of Osteopathy.
  Prescribe an osteopathic process according to the technique to be employed.
  Give information on the principles of Osteopathy.
• Carry out therapy sessions, applying osteopathy work techniques.
  Carry out therapy sessions, applying osteopathy techniques: work on soft tissue and joints, stimulating the physiological systems of the human body and promoting homeostatic self-regulation .
  Employ osteopathy techniques: osteoarticular, functional, cranial, visceral, direct structures and myotensive.
  Provide information on the characteristics of the therapy session and on the functionality of each action performed (palpations).
  Provide guidance to the patient on postural and health habits and prescribe maintenance exercises.
• Clinically monitor patients' progress.
  Make modifications to the initial treatment schedule according to session results.
• Look after the tools and instruments used in therapy sessions, as well as the premises, ensuring these are kept in optimal conditions of hygiene and cleanliness.
  Carry out the disinfection and sterilisation activities typically required for the work tools and physical equipment used.
• Carry out specialisation and advanced training activities on any novelties introduced to the practice of Osteopathy.

Regulated training and graduates

• Grau: Fisioteràpia
• Grau: Infermeria
• Grau: Medicina

Complementary training

Other specific skills

Analytical thought: Level 2

Customer orientation: Level 2

Empathy: Level 2

Communication: Level 2

Learning and use of knowledge: Level 1

Flexibility and change management: Level 2

Conceptual thought: Level 1

Healthcare

Working to maintain and improve health, as well as physical and mental well-being, is the primary interest of people who are involved in the field of healthcare. Some of the activities in this field include making diagnoses, prescribing treatments and monitoring illnesses and injuries. These activities also include the application of therapeutic treatments (traditional or alternative) with a view to facilitating the physical recovery of those being treated. To carry out these activities, one must have in-depth knowledge of the human body and medicine, in its various specialisations.

Social community worker

Individuals related to the social/community field have an interest in working to improve people's social well-being and quality of life, as well as enhance their integration into their social, family and/or work environment. The professional activities that are common in this field include providing special support and aid to people at risk of social exclusion, designing programmes and implementing resources for the social and cultural stimulation of an area, and acting as mediators for conflict resolution in family, social or interpersonal environments. These activities involve constant interaction with people in order to improve their psychological and social well-being.

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• Work hours

  Full time, with the possibility of rotating shifts and work over the weekend.

• Salary

  Depending on qualifcations and academic degree, gross annual salary between 30,000 and 36,000 euros.

• Professional category

  Technician

• Human resources and equipment

  Purchase or rental of a workspace set up for therapy sessions.

• Initial investments

  Surgical and health-related infrastructures and equipment.