Discover the Modules
The modules of the in-person pathway have been designed to guide the student through progressive growth, combining theory, practice, and clinical vision. Each module explores a specific area of osteopathy in depth, allowing the development of increasingly solid, integrated, and applicable skills in the real management of the patient.
MODULE 1
Structural Osteopathy of the Axial System
This module represents the entry point into the ISOM path and is dedicated to the study of the cervical, dorsal and lumbar spine, together with the rib cage.
The student delves into functional anatomy, spinal biomechanics, and segmental assessment, developing the foundations for understanding the main dysfunctions of the axial system.
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Through a theoretical-practical approach, the module introduces the osteopathic assessment of the spine and the application of structural manual techniques, improving precision, palpatory sensitivity, and clinical safety in the approach to cervical, dorsal, and lumbar pain.
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Module objective : to build a solid foundation in the structural osteopathic assessment and treatment of the spine and rib cage.
Osteopathic Integration of the Appendicular System
This module is dedicated to the osteopathic treatment of the upper limbs, lower limbs, pelvis, sacrum, and sacroiliac joint.
The goal is to understand how the appendicular system integrates with the spine and the overall balance of the body, developing a less segmented and more functional vision of the patient.
The module covers biomechanics, osteopathic assessment of the limbs and pelvis, and key manual techniques.
It is an important step for improving movement reading, posture, and compensations of the musculoskeletal system.
Module objective : to develop an integrated osteopathic assessment of the limbs and pelvis, improving understanding of biomechanical chains and postural compensations.
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MODULE 3
Osteopathic Integration of the Visceral System
This module introduces visceral osteopathy, exploring the role of the visceral system in the body's functional balance and viscerosomatic relationships.
The student studies mobility, motility, and connections between internal organs, posture, and musculoskeletal symptoms.
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The module integrates theory and clinical practice, allowing you to acquire skills in assessing the visceral system and applying specific manual techniques.
It is essential to broaden osteopathic clinical reasoning in a more global way.
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Module objective : to understand and treat the main relationships between the visceral system and the musculoskeletal system through the osteopathic approach.
Osteopathic Integration of the Temporomandibular Joint
This module explores the role of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) in the body's balance, highlighting the connections between the TMJ, the cranial system, the cervical spine, and the stomatognathic system.
The student acquires useful tools for the functional assessment of the TMJ and associated dysfunctions.
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Particular attention is paid to cranio-cervical-mandibular relationships and the application of specific manual techniques.
This is an important module for anyone who wants to better integrate the mandibular region into their clinical reasoning.
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Module objective : to develop skills in the evaluation and osteopathic treatment of the TMJ and its correlations with the skull and cervical spine.
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MODULE 5
Osteopathic Integration of the Cranio-Sacral System
This module develops the craniosacral osteopathy approach, exploring the role of the cranial system, intracranial membranes, and the nervous system in the body's functional balance.
The student studies cranial anatomy and physiology, primary respiratory mechanism and craniosacral dynamics.
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The practical part focuses on the osteopathic evaluation of the craniosacral system and the application of specific manual techniques, improving perception, palpation, and clinical integration skills.
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Module objective : to acquire theoretical and practical bases for integrating the craniosacral approach into global osteopathic treatment.
MODULE 6
Osteopathy for Pregnant Women
This module is dedicated to the osteopathic management of pregnant women, with attention to the biomechanical, hormonal, and functional changes that accompany the different stages of pregnancy.
The student develops a greater understanding of postural changes and the specific needs of this period.
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The module provides useful tools for osteopathic assessment during pregnancy and for the application of safe, gentle, and appropriate manual techniques, respecting the patient and her functional balance.
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Module objective : to learn a safe and specific osteopathic approach to accompany women during pregnancy.
MODULE 7
Pediatric Osteopathy and Neuro-Functional Development
This module explores the application of pediatric osteopathy, focusing on newborns and children, and the role of manual therapy in supporting functional development.
The student studies the main stages of motor and neurological development, better understanding the processes of growth and adaptation.
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The module provides skills in pediatric osteopathic assessment and the use of gentle, safe, and specific manual techniques, developing more advanced palpatory sensitivity and a developmentally appropriate clinical approach.
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Module objective : to develop theoretical and practical skills for the osteopathic approach to newborns and children in a safe and professional manner.
MODULE 8
Fascial Techniques and Muscle Energy Techniques (MET)
This module explores the role of the fascial system and muscle energy techniques in osteopathic treatment, with the goal of improving mobility, functional balance, and movement quality.
The student analyzes fascial restrictions and their influence on the myofascial chains and the musculoskeletal system.
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Through the practice of fascial techniques and METs, the module develops palpatory sensitivity, the ability to identify restrictions and the use of active and passive strategies in osteopathic treatment.
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Module objective : to integrate fascial techniques and muscle energy techniques to improve the osteopathic management of musculoskeletal dysfunctions.
MODULE 9
Herniated Disc: Differential Diagnosis and Clinical Management
This module is dedicated to the osteopathic management of disc pathologies, with particular attention to cervical and lumbar herniations.
The student delves into the anatomy and pathophysiology of the intervertebral disc, understanding the main mechanisms that lead to pain and neurological symptoms.
A central focus is placed on differential diagnosis, orthopedic and neurological tests, and recognition of red flags.
The form helps distinguish conditions that can be treated osteopathically from those that require further medical or specialist attention.
Module objective : to develop a safer and more responsible clinical approach to the evaluation and differential diagnosis of herniated discs.
MODULE 10
Vertigo, Balance, and Neuro-Functional Integration
This module explores the osteopathic approach to balance disorders and vertigo, analyzing the relationships between the vestibular system, cervical spine, TMJ, and the cranial system.
The student develops a more integrated vision of complex and often multifactorial clinical pictures.
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Through specific tests and the application of targeted manual techniques, the module helps to identify dysfunctions that may contribute to symptoms and to distinguish cases requiring osteopathic expertise from those requiring medical referral.
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Module objective : To understand and manage balance disorders and dizziness in an integrated manner within osteopathic clinical reasoning.
MODULE 11
Radicular Pain, Sciatica, and Complex Disc Syndromes
This module delves into the advanced management of radicular pain and complex disc syndromes, focusing on sciatica, radiculopathy, and neuropathic pain.
The student develops a more advanced clinical evaluation, learning to better read persistent or multifactorial pictures and to select the most appropriate therapeutic strategies in complex cases.
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Module Objective : To develop advanced skills in the osteopathic assessment and management of radicular pain and complex disc syndromes.
MODULE 12
Complex Vertigo and Neurofunctional Disorders
This module is dedicated to the advanced management of balance disorders, with particular attention to complex vertigo and the relationships between the vestibular, cervical, and cranial systems.
The process helps build a more integrated understanding of recurrent cases, improving clinical reasoning and selecting the most effective approach.
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Module objective : to integrate the vestibular system, cervical spine, and cranial system in the advanced osteopathic management of vertigo and neurofunctional disorders.
MODULE 13
Chronic Pain and Central Sensitization
This module explores the advanced approach to persistent pain, focusing on the mechanisms of chronic pain and central sensitization.
The student learns to better recognize complex conditions and to integrate more advanced therapeutic strategies, going beyond the purely mechanical reading of the symptom.
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Module objective : to understand the main mechanisms of chronic pain and integrate a more advanced osteopathic approach into the management of persistent and complex patients.
MODULE 14
Sports Injuries, Functional Recovery, and Performance
This module focuses on athlete management, from injury prevention to functional recovery, and analysis of the biomechanics of sporting movements.
The professional develops a more comprehensive vision of treatment in the sports field, improving the ability to intervene on complex injuries and support the return to performance.
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Module objective : to develop advanced skills in the osteopathic management of athletes, integrating prevention, functional recovery, and sports analysis.
MODULE 15
Advanced Fascial Integration and Global Connections
This module represents the evolution of the fascial approach, oriented toward the management of complex conditions and the global integration of body systems.
Through the study of myofascial chains and their connections, the student develops a broader and more refined vision of osteopathic treatment, useful in patients with multifactorial dysfunctions.
Module objective: to deepen advanced fascial integration in order to improve the global understanding of the patient and the treatment of complex clinical conditions.
MODULE 16
Complex Clinical Case Management and Decision Making
This final module is dedicated to the integration of the skills developed throughout the Advanced pathway.
Through the analysis and treatment of real cases, the student strengthens clinical autonomy, decision-making ability, and the development of coherent, effective, and personalized therapeutic strategies.
It is the module that transforms advanced competence into mature clinical reasoning.
Module objective: to develop autonomy in the management of complex clinical cases through a more structured, integrated, and professional decision-making process.
Theoretical Subjects
Theoretical subjects complement and strengthen practical training, providing the student with the essential scientific foundations to understand the human body, develop more solid clinical reasoning, and apply osteopathy in a more conscious, precise, and professional way.
Human Anatomy
In-depth study of the structures of the human body, with particular focus on the musculoskeletal system, joints, and the fascial system.
This subject allows for an understanding of the relationships between different body regions, which are essential for accurate osteopathic evaluation and the precise application of manual techniques.
Subject objective: to build a solid anatomical knowledge applicable to osteopathic assessment and treatment.
Biomechanics
Analysis of the dynamics of human movement and the biomechanical relationships between body structures.
Joint mobility, kinetic chains, postural balance, and spinal mechanics are explored in depth—fundamental elements for correctly interpreting dysfunctions of the musculoskeletal system.
Subject objective: to understand movement and the biomechanical relationships of the body in order to improve osteopathic clinical reasoning.
Physiology
Study of the functioning of the main systems of the body, including the muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, and digestive systems.
Physiology helps the student correctly interpret the body’s responses to osteopathic treatment and better understand the organism’s adaptation mechanisms.
Subject objective: to develop a functional understanding of body systems in order to more accurately interpret the patient’s response to treatment.
Neurology
In-depth study of the fundamental principles of the nervous system and its relationship with the musculoskeletal system.
The program includes a focus on the central and peripheral nervous systems, motor control, neuromuscular reflexes, and sensory integration.
Subject objective: to understand the role of the nervous system in movement, perception, and the functional regulation of the body.
Palpatory Anatomy
Study of anatomical structures through palpation, a fundamental discipline for developing manual sensitivity, clinical precision, and a direct connection between theory and osteopathic practice.
It is an essential foundation for improving the recognition of anatomical landmarks during assessment and treatment.
Subject objective: to develop more precise and conscious palpation, essential in clinical osteopathic practice.
Musculoskeletal Pathology
Introduction to the main clinical conditions most frequently encountered in practice, including low back pain, neck pain, disc disorders, tendinopathies, and joint dysfunctions.
This subject allows for better recognition of the most common conditions and their correct integration within clinical assessment.
Subject objective: to recognize the main musculoskeletal pathologies and properly contextualize them within osteopathic practice.
Differential Diagnosis
Study of the signs and symptoms useful for distinguishing a functional dysfunction from a pathological condition requiring medical care.
It is a central subject to ensure safety, appropriateness, and professionalism in osteopathic practice, helping the student recognize the limits and indications of manual intervention.
Subject objective: to develop a safer and more responsible assessment, distinguishing cases within osteopathic scope from those requiring medical evaluation.
Principles and Philosophy of Osteopathy
In-depth study of the fundamental principles of osteopathy and the relationship between structure and function, which form the foundation of osteopathic clinical reasoning.
This subject helps the student understand the identity of the osteopathic model and build a more coherent and integrated vision of manual treatment.
Subject objective: to consolidate the theoretical principles of osteopathy as the foundation of clinical reasoning and professional practice.
Clinical Reasoning
Study of the decision-making process in patient management, an essential element for transitioning from technical learning to real clinical competence.
This subject helps the student connect observation, assessment, interpretation of clinical signs, and treatment planning in a more structured and effective way.
Subject objective: to develop a more mature, organized, and applicable decision-making process in real clinical practice.
