Developing Extraordinary Osteopaths

August Newsletter 2026

The League of Extraordinary Osteopaths (LXO)

Applications Are Now Closed

Thank you to everyone who applied to be part of the inaugural cohort for our pilot postgraduate guided clincal development programme for osteopaths. We were truly overwhelmed with the number of applications from osteopaths across the globe.

We are very excited to start work with the first cohort and once trialled and tested we will be sharing The LXO Osteopath Clinical Development Pathway for LXO members to work through independently, or watch this space if you'd like to apply to join the next guided cohort. 

The Podcast

Episode 11: The Greatest Skill in Osteopathy Isn't Being Taught

In this thought-provoking episode, Jamie Archer explores one of the defining skills of osteopathy: palpation. Has modern osteopathic education shifted too far towards memorising orthopaedic tests and clinical protocols at the expense of developing the osteopathic hand?

Through the principles of A.T. Still, applied anatomy, structure and function, clinical reasoning and osteopathic philosophy, this episode examines why palpation is far more than identifying restrictions. Discover how touch, anatomy and physiology combine to help osteopaths better understand the patient and why developing palpation is a lifelong journey.

You can listen online here

Pilates made Practical for Osteopaths

Date: Saturday 5th September 2026 - Last chance to book - still a few places left!

Venue: Casa Hotel, Chesterfield

A practical, introductory course designed exclusively for osteopaths who want to build confidence prescribing safe, targeted movement for common presentations.

This face to face 1 day course shows osteopaths how targeted Pilates-based movement can extend treatment results and help patients move better. You’ll learn simple ways to adapt and modify exercises for different clinical needs, giving you practical tools to improve mobility, control, and functional outcomes in everyday practice.