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What’s the difference between osteopaths, chiropractors and physiotherapists?

From the Australian Osteopathic Association Website http://www.osteopathic.com.au/index.php/about_osteopathy It’s not the role of any health professional to try to define what another health care professional is, and what they do. If you want a definition, it would be best to ask people in those professions. What we can do is tell you about the defining characteristics […]

Snow Good I’m In Pain

  We love you Blighty but winter is with us again and the country is covered in layers of freezing snow. Somewhat of a shock for the people of Welwyn and Hatfield. Unfortunately, some of us know winter is coming long before it arrives because our muscles, joints and bodies ache like we have fallen […]

Osteopathy Education and Regulation

Hatfield Practice Osteopathy education and regulation

Osteopathy education and regulation is an important subject regarding professionalism and the future development of Osteopathy. Regulation works in much the same way as regulation for medical doctors. To qualify, an Osteopath must study for four to five years for an undergraduate degree. This is similar to a medical degree, with more emphasis on anatomy […]

Some Useful first Aid Advice

The Hatfield Practice for all your sporting needs .  Welwyn Garden City, Potters Bar and St Albans If you have just suffered a traumatic injury, the following general ‘RICE’ advice may help: Rest – rest the injured area for the first 24 hours if possible. Gentle movement (within your pain free range) is advisable; but […]

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