31/01/2026
🙋♀️ What I’m studying at uni this March–April (and how it benefits your care) ⬇️
Over March and April I’ll be completing two complementary university subjects that build both my scientific understanding of the body and my clinical osteopathic assessment and treatment skills.
The first subject focuses on the functional anatomy and biomechanics of the body, how structures are built, how they move, and how different regions work together. This includes:
• Foot and ankle mechanics for walking and load-bearing
• Lower limb force transfer and shock absorption
• Wrist and hand function for strength and dexterity
• Upper limb integration with posture and movement
• The cranium, cervical and thoracic regions and their relationship with the nervous system
• Understanding joint motion (how joints actually move, not just where they are)
The second subject builds on this and moves into osteopathic clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment, guided by osteopathic philosophy and evidence-based practice. This includes:
• Assessment and treatment of the hip joint
• Pelvic girdle and sacroiliac joint dysfunction (ilio-sacral and sacroiliac patterns)
• Knee, ankle and foot dysfunction
• Shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand assessment and management
Why this matters for you
Together, these subjects deepen both my understanding of how the body works and my ability to assess and treat it clinically. This directly improves how I:
– identify the source of pain or restriction
– understand why a pattern is occurring
– choose the most appropriate manual treatment approach
– tailor each treatment to the individual rather than using a generic approach
This is particularly relevant for people with low back and pelvic pain, hip and lower limb issues, shoulder and arm pain, postural strain, and recurring or long-standing patterns.
Thank you for supporting me as I continue developing my skills alongside running the clinic, this advanced study allows me to be more precise in assessments and create better care for you.
Emma
Mountainside Muscle Health