The training for Osteopaths is very different in Europe and Canada versus the United States. In the United States they are able to specialize in manipulative practice or in any branch of medicine and their basic training issame as Allopathic medical schools except for additional emphasis on musculoskeletal practise. There are D.O.'s who are in family practise, internal medicine, orthopedic surgery, etc. I believe that in Europe and Canada and perhaps other parts that Osteopaths are more specialized in the practise of musculoskeletal/craniosacral/visceral manipulation, etc. Please correct me if I am wrong.
Jerry Hesch, MHS, PT