Osteopathy represents an integrated medical practice based on manual techniques for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of various health issues. It is a non-invasive method that relies on knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and embryology, and emphasizes a holistic approach to treating the individual.
Physical therapy is a health science that deals with the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of physical injuries, diseases, or impairments using fundamental physiotherapeutic procedures and physical factors, with the aim of improving the body's functionality, mobility, strength, and endurance, and reducing pain.