Unsettled Infants – Babies needed for osteopathic research
Our exciting collaborative research study, CUTIES, will relaunch this October; this is an international research project looking at the effect of osteopathic intervention on babies who are unsettled, distressed and cry excessively (often referred to as babies with colic or silent reflux).
The Start of a New Academic Year
The sun was shining for the start of our 2020/21 academic year, as we were joined at Boxley House by new starters and returning students. This year has, by necessity, been different to the norm with essential social distancing, one way systems and sanitisers in place to help keep our whole community safe. We’ve also […]
ESO Clinic Blog – Sciatica Explained
The term ‘Sciatica’ is commonly used for any pain going into one or both legs. Strictly speaking it describes symptoms involving the ‘sciatic nerve’, one of the largest and longest nerves in the body, hence its pathway into the leg and sometimes foot. ESO Clinic Tutor & Ambassador Robert Thomas explains more.
Sciatica – What is it and how can it be helped?
‘Sciatica’ is a term commonly used to describe any symptoms involving the sciatic nerve and its distribution. In this blog, ESO Clinic Tutor and Osteopath Robert Thomas provides an overview and advice on the relief of symptoms
The osteopath’s view – Robert Thomas talks about his career in osteopathy
We asked ESO Clinic Tutor and Ambassador Robert Thomas what drew him to osteopathy and how his career has developed since qualifying as an osteopath. Can you tell us a bit about you and your background I’d always been fascinated by the human body and mind so decided to study Philosophy and Psychology at Nottingham […]
Congratulations to the Class of 2020!
Congratulations to the Class of 2020! #ESOGrad2020 After 4 years of intensive study, the Class of 2020 have now achieved their goal of becoming qualified osteopathic practitioners. ESO Principal, Ian Fraser, congratulated our newest Alumni, saying: “While recent disruption couldn’t have been planned for, I have no doubt your resilience and application through all the years […]
The student view – Yr3 student Chrissy talks about her experience of the ESO
Chrissy is an ESO student, about to enter her final year. She shares her thoughts on the school, animal osteopathy and adapting to remote learning as part of the UK’s COVID-19 lockdown When did you decide to study Osteopathy? After finishing secondary school I was a bit lost and unsure which subjects I wanted to […]
From Chemistry to Osteopathy – Student Welfare Officer Jacqui White talks about her journey
After graduating from the University of Nottingham with a degree in Chemistry, I spent the first 2 years of my career working in the labs of Boots in their head office, firstly on research into pharmaceuticals, then working on formulating suntan lotions and sun creams in their Soltan range. I loved this work – especially […]