Journal of Orthopedic & Sports Physical Therapy

Neck pain is a common diagnosis in the physical therapy setting, yet there is no gold standard for treatment. This study is part of a growing body of literature on the use of thoracic spine thrust manipulation for the treatment of individuals with mechanical neck pain.

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News

  • We want to thank you for being a part of our journey this year. May your holidays be filled with peace, laughter, and cherished moments with loved ones. Here’s to a bright and beautiful season, and an even more wonderful year ahead!

Open Forum 2026

The topic of the 10th “Open Forum for Osteopathic Education” conference is "Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Osteopathy: opportunities & threats"

5th & 6th November 2026
Location: Amsterdam

Become a member

OsEAN welcomes both institutions and individuals dedicated to osteopathic education. Educational institutions can join as core or affiliated members, while osteopathic educators can apply for individual membership.
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VISD 2026

The idea for the Virtual International Student Day was born during the beginning of the pandemic. Meanwhile we are organising the 6th VISD with topic "Revisiting Body, Mind and Spirit in the 21st Century. Part 1: Body."

6th February 2026
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Member News

College Sutherland “Osteopathy in the visceral field”
In 2025, the CS (College Sutherland Amsterdam) will start a new course in the visceral field...

WSO presents “Paediatrics on demand” course
In March 2024 WSO will launch “Paediatrics on demand” as a full video course also in English...

PGCert in Osteopathic Education

Our part-time PGCert Teacher Training Course for Osteopaths is designed to equip current and aspiring educators with essential educational skills and tools. This comprehensive program covers
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Audits

This certification scheme specifies the procedure to evaluate and certify whether an osteopathic education provider meets the OsEAN "Standard for the Management of Osteopathic Educational Providers".
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Students Exchange

OsEAN Students Exchange program allows students of the OsEAN member schools to spend up to 7 days at any other school which is part of the program, attending courses and/or a teaching clinic.
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