Osteopathic Clinics Oxfordshire

The Oxford Brookes University’s School for health and Social Care runs two osteopathy clinics. One clinic is located at Mill Court in Oxford and the other in Ferndale Road in Swindon. The first three osteopathy treatment sessions are free and a nominal fee is charged for sessions thereafter. University students and NHS patients are treated at a discounted rate. Low cost treatments are also performed for children aged 3-16. The clinics are teaching clinics and both teaching staff and students treat patients at the clinics.

John Atyeo (a.k.a "The Running Osteopath) has been a Registered Osteopath (registered with the General Osteopathic Council, GOsC) since 2004 and has a wealth of experience in diagnosing, treating, managing and helping prevent a range of conditions such as: Back, neck and shoulder pain Musculoskeletal problems Sciatica Postural strain e.g. from desk work or stresses and strains from physical occupations such as building Sports injuries e.g. contact or high-risk sports Osteopathy for runners John is also a qualified Running Coach and has many years running experience to gain an understanding of running problems and injuries and how they can be avoided. Initial consultation An initial consultation for osteopathy takes approximately 1 hour.  John starts by taking a detailed case history asking about presenting symptoms and also current state of health and past medical history. An examination is then carried out with a mixture of observation and palpation.  The patient may be asked to perform certain movements or the osteopath may carry out passive movement of the patient.  Certain diagnostic tests may be carried out. From the case history and the examination, John will come to a working diagnosis and decide on a treatment / management approach.  This may include further sessions of hands-on therapy, exercises / stretches etc, or further referral if required. Follow up consultations Several further ses

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Radley Village in Oxford is the location of this osteopathy clinic where a holistic approach is taken while treating patients. The expert and experienced osteopath at the clinic aims to improve the general health of patients rather than merely the immediate symptoms. Lifestyle and exercise prescriptions are also offered to prevent recurrence of the health problem. Adverse health conditions treated at the clinic include acute and chronic back pain, sciatica, trapped nerves, headaches including tension headaches, arthritic pain, minor sports injuries, muscle sprains and joint stiffness and joint and ligament sprains.