Introduction to Osteopathy
By Todd Bezilla, D.O.

Welcome! This online module provides an introduction to Osteopathy, which is a holistic system of healthcare that emphasizes an appreciation and utilization of a person's neuromusculoskeletal system in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Its practice is based on the application of basic principles and includes manual diagnosis and treatment.

In this overview, you will find:

• An explanation of osteopathy, how it originated, and its basic principles
• Reasons why an understanding of osteopathy is important for healthcare professionals
• An overview of the underlying theories for how osteopathy works
• Salient research studies on osteopathy
• Characteristics of a typical visit to a Doctor of Osteopathy

This module will take approximately one hour to complete. It is not intended to prepare you to practice osteopathy.