Osteopathy as ground medicine

The study group of the Collegio Italiano di Osteopatia, coordinated by Mauro Fornari D.O.M.R.O.I., promoter of this initiative, believes that modern Osteopathy has often risked teaching multiple techniques (perhaps too many) in its training centers, forgetting the original philosophy of the old Osteopath Masters and their teachings which are still valid today.rnWhile Italy prepares itself for the recognition of an adequate juridical status for Osteopathy, we feel the need to offer our colleagues and all the readers interested in this issue the possibility of cultural enrichment that connects ancient sciences to modern ones, and where the holistic perspective of an individual and his/her needs prevails on the sterile notions supported by specific techniques.rnTo reach a scientific preparation that contemplates a global approach towards the patient, further development and reconsideration of the anatomic-physiological awareness provided by basic osteopathic training, are needed.rnIt is i