Specialization in Osteopathy in Neuromusculoskeletal Dysfunctions
Overview
Eligibility
Program Outline
How to Apply

750 teaching hours are alotted per year (attendance in the theoretical-practical classes, study and interaction with the virtual campus, study of the research methodology, study of clinical practice, personal theoretical study).

Program Year 1 (Structural I): Methodological bases. Lumbar, thoracic, cervical, pelvic girdle, elbow, wrist, hand. Scientific investigation, Radiology and medical sciences program I.

Program Year 2 (Structural II): Cervicothoracic and thoracolumbar joints. Ribs. Hip. Knee. Ankle and foot. Integration of the osteopathic concept. Scientific investigation, radiology and medical sciences program II.

Admission Requirements

  • 70% in Grade 12 or Post-Secondary Studies with minimum 50% in each subject
  • IELTS 6.0 overall with 1 band 5.5/TOEFL 80 /PTE 58
  • OR
  • 60% in Grade 12 or Post-Secondary Studies with minimum 50% in each subject
  • IELTS 6.5 overall with 1 band 5.5 or 6 in each module/ TOEFL 85 /PTE 63

Year 1: First level – Session order subject to change

1.1 Methodological Bases

1.1.1. Biomechanics, Osteopathic neurophisiolgy, introduction to diagnosis and osteopathic techniques. Clinical Reasoning

  • Introduction to the history of osteopathy
  • Osteopathic laws
  • Osteopathic injuries (somatic dysfunction)
  • Neurophysiology of metameric dysfunction (neurophysiological basis of osteopathic techniques)
  • Medular facilitation
  • Pain
  • Diagnosis osteopathic
  • Osteopathic treatment
1.2 Lumbar Spine
  • Lumbar anatomy (general)
  • Phisiology of the lumbar spine joint
  • Lumbar pathology (dysfunction)
  • Osteopathic pathology
  • Diagnosis
  • Treatment techniques (osteopathic techniques)
1.3 Dorsal Spine
  • Dorsal anatomy (general and special features)
  • Joint physiology
  • Differential diagnosis – medical pathology of the dorsal spine
  • Muscle pathology
  • Osteopathic pathology
  • Diagnosis osteopathic
  • Osteopathic treatment (back pain, treatment protocols)
1.4. Sacroiliac dysfunction treatments and pubic
  • Anatomy (general)
  • Joint physiology (biomechanics)
  • Osteopathic pathology
  • Diagnosis osteopathic
  • Osteopathic treatment
  • Pubic symphysis
1.5. Cervical spine
  • Cervical anatomy (general)
  • Joint physiology of cervical spine
  • Cervical pathology (somatic dysfunction)
  • Osteopathic pathology
  • Diagnosis osteopathic
  • Osteopathic treatment
1.6. Girdle
  • Overview of the shoulder girdle
  • Glenohumeral joint
  • Acromioclavicular joint
  • Sternoclavicular joint
  • Omotorathic joint
1.7. Scientific investigation, radiology and medical condition – (Exam in e-learning system)
  • Embryology and histology
  • Physiology of the spine joint
  • Rheumatology
  • Trauma I

Year 2: Second level

2.1. Thoraco-lumbar joint, diaphragm, hip

2.1.1. Thoraco-lumbar joint

  • Anatomy
  • Joint physiology
  • Osteopathic pathology (somatic dysfunctions)
  • Diagnosis
  • Osteopathic treatment

2.1.2. Diaphragm

  • Anatomy
  • Physiology
  • Pathology
  • Osteopathic diagnosis
  • Techniques

2.1.3. Hip

  • Anatomy
  • Joint physiology
  • Differential diagnosis
  • Osteopathic pathology: (somatic dysfunctions)
  • Osteopathic diagnosis
  • Osteopathic treatment
2.2. Cervicothoracic joint and first rib
  • Anatomy
  • Biomechanics
  • Pathology
  • Osteopathic pathology
  • Diagnostic
  • Osteopathic treatment
2.3. Lower limb: Knee
  • Anatomy
  • Joint physiology
  • Osteopathic dysfunctions (somatic dysfunctions)
  • Rotation of the tibia
  • Injuries of laterality
  • Tests
  • Dysfunctions of peroneo-tibial joint
  • Somatic dysfunctions
  • Meniscal dysfunctions
2.4. C5 – C6 and Ribs

2.4.1. Ribs

  • Anatomy
  • Joint physiology
  • Differential diagnosis
  • Osteopathic pathology
  • Osteopathic diagnosis
  • Osteopathic treatment

2.4.2. C5-C6

  • Anatomy
  • Joint physiology
  • Osteopathic diagnosis
  • Differential diagnosis
  • Treatment
2.5. Lower limb: Ankle and Foot

2.5.1. Lower limb. Foot

  • Anatomy biomechanics of ankle and foot
  • Joint physiology
  • Pathology

2.5.2. Subtalar joint

  • Anatomy
  • Joint physiology
  • Pathology
  • Osteopathic dysfunctions

2.5.3. Chopard joint. Cuboid and scaphoid

  • Anatomy
  • Joint physiology
  • Dysfunctions
  • Pathology

2.5.4. Lisfranc joint. Cribs and metatarsals

  • Anatomy
  • Joint physiology
  • Somatic dysfunctions
  • Medical pathology

2.5.5.Toes

  • Descriptive anatomy and morphology palpatory
  • Joint physiology
  • Osteopathic dysfunctions
  • Pathology
2.6. Integration of the osteopathic concept
  • Cranial and visceral referred pain and relationship with the musculoskeletal system, scientific evidences
2.7. Scientific investigation, radiology and medical condition – Exam in e-learning system)
  • Copy of Grade 10, High School Diploma or College Diploma (Most current education)
  • English Test Result (if required) English Requirements/Exemptions
  • Scan of Passport Front and Back
  • Apply Online with Aplicar