The Tales of Osteopathy Students

By The Tales of Osteopathy Students

What's The Tales of Osteopathy Students about?

Two students talk about their journey to becoming Osteopaths along with interviews, medical stories and useful clinical tips including anatomy, physiology and pathology. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Download our free app to listen on your phone

The Tales of Osteopathy Students episodes:

06.09.2024
Ep 74: The End is Nigh
It's been a hot minute but we are back after an intensive few months. We are so excited to be back and have a lot to share about our final year as students. We've got some life updates for you...
11.09.2023
Ep 73: Andrew Saunders
This week we have the absolute joy of interviewing one of our cohort, Mr Andrew Saunders. Andrew previously qualified as an osteopath way back when and shares with us his insights into the difference in the courses. Andrew shares with us...
09.03.2023
Ep 72: The UK's First Womb Transplant
This week we are back with a MEDICAL STORY TIME! Recently in the news you may have seen that the first womb transplant took place in the UK in February this year and of course we could not resist taking...
08.20.2023
Ep 71: Year 4 Round Up
This week we talk through a summary of all of the different subjects we covered over our 4th year along with a bit about assessments. Discussion pathology, NMS (neuromuscular system), neurology, pain science, research and enquiry, technique, rehab and professionalism....
08.06.2023
EP 70: All Things Clinic
We are back and talking about all things clinic. We discuss our experience of assessments throughout the academic year, Chelsea's experience of working in some of the specialists clinics and our top tips for anyone going into clinic, whether you...
01.01.2023
EP 69: Water Gun of Happiness (End of Term 1 Round Up)
HAPPY NEW YEAR! We hope you've had a wonderful Christmas break. This week we start of with a round up of term 1 of year and end up deep in discussion around the moral complexities of being a practionner. Chelsea...
12.04.2022
Ep 68: Spondy ... what?
This week we are attempting to uncomplicate all of the spondylollylolilololsis. We touch on spondylosis, spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis. Discussing prevalence, grades and management plans. We also talk about Chelsea's experience at the UCO graduation ceremony. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
11.27.2022
Ep 67: Dr Oliver Thomson
This week Chelsea and V talk to Dr Oliver Thomson PhD. Prior to his studies as an Osteopath, Oliver also has a Master' degree in Sports and Exercise Rehabilitation from St Mary’s University, and then gained his PhD in osteopathy...
11.20.2022
Ep 66: Mummy Medicine
This week we have another... MEDICAL STORY TIIIIME! This week it's V's turn and as you can imagine, Chelsea is horrified. V tell's us all about the ancient Egyptian mummification process and corpse medicine. It is as horrible as it...
11.13.2022
Ep 65: Lisa Megginson and Mesh Implants
It's MEDICAL STORY TIIIIIIME! After a big hiatus, medical story time is BACK and with a bang. This week we are talking about mesh implants also known as transvaginal tape. We also talk about Lisa Megginson who has donated her...
11.06.2022
Ep 64: Danny Miller
This week Chelsea and V have another guest, Danny Miller. Danny is a practice educator at the UCO clinic, a practicing Osteopath in Wandsworth and is currently completing a PhD in Health psychology. We talk about Danny's background in the...
10.30.2022
Ep 63: Temporal Arteritis
It's another speedy speed pathology episode, this week Chelsea talks about Temporal arteritis, also known as giant cell arteritis. It's a medical emergency so if you think your patient may have this then you need to refer them to A&E;...
10.23.2022
Ep 62: Peripheral Arterial Disease
This week we are back with another pathology, Peripheral Arterial Disease, to continue our cardiovascular series. We'd highly recommend checking out the clinical handbook "Mind the Gap" which highlights how clinical signs and symptoms can appear differently on black and brown...
10.16.2022
Ep 61 - Solo Practitioner Safety
We've just had a weekend at uni so feeling slight delirious with brains full of information! This week we talk about our experience of uni this weekend including working on the occipitoatlanto joint, starting to think about our final project...
10.08.2022
EP 60: Cardiovascular Disease - Atherosclerosis
This week we are back on the pathology / pathophysiology train. We will be exploring pathologies from a more clinical context as this is what will help support us with our studies (and hopefully yours) going forward. We start off with...
10.02.2022
Ep 59: Clinic Block Week 2
It's week two of the clinic block and both Chelsea and V are very very tried. We have a guest summary of their week in clinic from the wonderful Andrew Saunders, who we will be talking to in a full...
09.25.2022
Ep 58: Clinic Block Week 1
Chelsea and V have just spent two weeks at the UCO clinic for their summer block. At the end of each day, they record a brief summary of their experience to give you an insight into life at the uni...
09.18.2022
Ep 57: Year 3 Round Up
After a big old hiatus, Chelsea and V are back. This week they talk about how they found the 3rd year of their degree, what was great and not so great and some top tips for any of those starting...
04.17.2022
Ep 56 (S4 Ep4): The Thalidomide Scandal
This week it's the return of medical story time! V tells us all about the thalidomide scandal of the late 1950s and early 1960s that effected countless families across Europe. Along with the story of one incredible woman Dr Frances...
04.10.2022
Ep 55 (S4 Ep3): Mugging is a Hungry Business
This week we have our first ever non-osteopath or osteopathic student on the podcast! With the mountain of knowledge that we have to learn during this degree, we decided to get some help from outside of the profession and spoke...
04.10.2022
S4 Ep 3: Mugging is a Hungry Business
This week we have our first ever non-osteopath or osteopathic student on the podcast! With the mountain of knowledge that we have to learn during this degree, we decided to get some help from outside of the profession and spoke...
04.03.2022
Ep 54 (S4 Ep 2): A Therapeutic Moment
This week Chelsea and V talk about their mock OSPE, ideas on how to manage exam stress and attempt to name the 17 muscles attached to the shoulder blade. Plus V lets us into her secret magical world of Michelin star...
03.27.2022
Ep 53 (S4 Ep1): We're Back
After a long hiatus we are back! We have a chat about our experience so far in third year and our time in clinic, along with a nice little quiz on the muscles of the foot. Hosted on Acast. See...
12.26.2021
Ep 52 (S3 Ep14): Christmas Chats
MERRY CHRISTMAS! We're back with a little round up episode of the year, we chat about our experience of this academic year, top reads and what we are looking forward to most on our Christmas Dinner, plus the general chit...
10.24.2021
Ep 51 (S3 Ep13): Yinka Fabusuyi
This week Chelsea and V had the absolute pleasure of talking to the amazing Yinka Fabusuyi. Chelsea and V have always been wowed by Yinka since she taught them Communications at the UCO in their first and second year. Yinka...
10.17.2021
S3 Ep12: Mary Seacole
Continuing Black History Month we are celebrating the hero that has been lost to the pages of history and deserves to have her name shouted from the rooftops. This week we talk about the incredible Mary Seacole. A Jamaican Nurse...
10.09.2021
S3 Ep 11: Henrietta Lacks
This week Chelsea and V are back with an alternative therapy and medical story time. Chelsea introduces us to Traditional African Medicine and V tells us all about Henrietta Lacks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10.03.2021
S3 Ep 10: The Stress Response
This week Chelsea and V are feeling those autumnal vibes as we continue our journey through the endocrine system. V talks to us about the physiology of the bodies stress response. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
09.26.2021
S3 Ep 9: Endocrine Organs Part 2
Chelsea and V are both ill, again, but they've powered on through to bring you Endocrine Organs part 2. Starting with our favourite, the hats of the kidneys, the adrenal glands. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
09.19.2021
S3 Ep 8: Endocrine Organs Part 1
This week Chelsea and V are finally back after their unexpected break and are right back in with an A&P; episode. Throughout this season e will be diving deep into the Endocrine system and we are kicking things off by...
08.28.2021
S3 Ep 7: Not a Genie in a Bottle
We had a week off as Chelsea has been on holiday, so we are back with one of V's medical stories and it is a great one. There is as ever, a lot of chat about tea! Hosted on Acast....
08.15.2021
S3 Ep 6: Andrew MacMillan
This week we have an amazing conversation with the wonderful Andrew MacMillan. Andrew is a specialist paediatric Osteopath, is the unit leader for research at UCO and lectures in sports rehabilitation and technique at LSO on top of that he is...
08.08.2021
S3 Ep5: Universities
This week Chelsea and V tell you everything you need to know about choosing and applying to university. Including top tips for your university interview, finances and getting started in your new home town. This episode is useful for everyone applying...
08.01.2021
S3 Ep4: The Secret Hospital
This week we are back with the first Alternative Therapy and Medical Story of Season 3. Chelsea discovers Osteomyology, which turns out to be more than similar to Osteopathy. In V's medical story, she tells us all about the amazing...
07.25.2021
S3 Ep3: The Menstrual Cycle
This week are back with an A+P episode, V tells us all about the menstrual cycle and Chelsea gives us Ayurveda's perspective with some tips to love your uterus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
07.18.2021
S3 Ep 2: Dan Brown
This week Chelsea and V chat to their first ever qualified Osteopath, the amazing Dan Brown. Dan is an Osteopath based in Whitstable and a clinic tutor. Chelsea and V were lucky enough to have Dan Brown as their tutor...
07.11.2021
S3 Ep1: Back to Life
It's season 3 and we are hella excited! Chelsea and V chat about their experience over exam season and what they have been up to over these last 2 months. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
05.02.2021
S2 Ep 15: Chelsea and V
It's the final episode of season 2, we are taking a couple of months off to focus on our studies. This week we reintroduce ourselves and tell you how we both got into Osteopathy along with some of our favourite...
04.25.2021
S2 Ep14: Angel Makers and the Multi-Purpose Poison
Have we got a treat for you this week, ITS MEDICAL STORY TIIIIME! V tells us all about the Angel Makers of Nagyrév and the history of Arsenic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
04.18.2021
S2 Ep13: Asthma and Cystic Fibrosis
It's another pathology episode! This week V tells about congenital conditions that effect the respiratory system. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
04.11.2021
S2 Ep12: Bad Energy Plums
This week Chelsea and V talk about the interesting concept of Geopathic stress. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
04.04.2021
S2 Ep11: TB and Pneumonia
This week Chelsea and V are starting to get into pathology and we talk about the big one, Tuberculosis and Pneumonia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
03.28.2021
S2 Ep10: Failing Better
Chelsea and V have had a couple of weeks off doing a nice bit of self-care. This week they are talking about their experience of failing and how they have enacted positive change from bad experiences. Hosted on Acast. See...
03.07.2021
S2 Ep9: The Devil's Cherries
This week Chelsea and V go back to an OG style episode. Chelsea introduces us the wonderful practice of Yoga Nidra and V tells us all about the history of the The Devil's Cherries AKA Atropa Belladonna. Hosted on Acast....
02.28.2021
S2 Ep8: The Muscles of Respiration
This week in our Anatomy and Physiology Episode, Chelsea takes through Boyle's law with a reminder of the physiology of breathing and the muscles of respiration. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
02.21.2021
S2 Ep 7: Oliver from ESO
In our quest to talk to as many different osteopathy students from as many different universities as possible, this week we chat to Oliver from the European School of Osteopathy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
02.14.2021
S2 Ep6: Everybody Has Gas
Our next minisode in our series on the Respiratory System. This week V gets deep into physiology of gas exchange. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
02.07.2021
S2 Ep5: Lucas from BCOM
This week Chelsea and V have a very special guest, Lucas from BCOM! It's the first time we've interviewed someone not from our course and we loved hearing about a different university. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01.31.2021
S2 Ep4: The Lower Respiratory System
Following on from V's Episode 2 weeks ago on the Upper respiratory system, Chelsea now takes us through the lower. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01.24.2021
S2 Ep3: The Queen of Poisons
This week we start to talk about the biopsychosocial medical model, focusing on the psycho part and getting into mental health. Chelsea talks to us about Chakras and V has another interesting medical tale, all about poisons. Hosted on Acast....

What's The Tales of Osteopathy Students about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

The Tales of Osteopathy Students episodes:

Ep 74: The End is Nigh

Ep 73: Andrew Saunders

Ep 72: The UK's First Womb Transplant

Ep 71: Year 4 Round Up

EP 70: All Things Clinic

EP 69: Water Gun of Happiness (End of Term 1 Round Up)

Ep 68: Spondy ... what?

Ep 67: Dr Oliver Thomson

Ep 66: Mummy Medicine

Ep 65: Lisa Megginson and Mesh Implants

Ep 64: Danny Miller

Ep 63: Temporal Arteritis

Ep 62: Peripheral Arterial Disease

Ep 61 - Solo Practitioner Safety

EP 60: Cardiovascular Disease - Atherosclerosis

Ep 59: Clinic Block Week 2

Ep 58: Clinic Block Week 1

Ep 57: Year 3 Round Up

Ep 56 (S4 Ep4): The Thalidomide Scandal

Ep 55 (S4 Ep3): Mugging is a Hungry Business

S4 Ep 3: Mugging is a Hungry Business

Ep 54 (S4 Ep 2): A Therapeutic Moment

Ep 53 (S4 Ep1): We're Back

Ep 52 (S3 Ep14): Christmas Chats

Ep 51 (S3 Ep13): Yinka Fabusuyi

S3 Ep12: Mary Seacole

S3 Ep 11: Henrietta Lacks

S3 Ep 10: The Stress Response

S3 Ep 9: Endocrine Organs Part 2

S3 Ep 8: Endocrine Organs Part 1

S3 Ep 7: Not a Genie in a Bottle

S3 Ep 6: Andrew MacMillan

S3 Ep5: Universities

S3 Ep4: The Secret Hospital

S3 Ep3: The Menstrual Cycle

S3 Ep 2: Dan Brown

S3 Ep1: Back to Life

S2 Ep 15: Chelsea and V

S2 Ep14: Angel Makers and the Multi-Purpose Poison

S2 Ep13: Asthma and Cystic Fibrosis

S2 Ep12: Bad Energy Plums

S2 Ep11: TB and Pneumonia

S2 Ep10: Failing Better

S2 Ep9: The Devil's Cherries

S2 Ep8: The Muscles of Respiration

S2 Ep 7: Oliver from ESO

S2 Ep6: Everybody Has Gas

S2 Ep5: Lucas from BCOM

S2 Ep4: The Lower Respiratory System

S2 Ep3: The Queen of Poisons