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Naprapathögskolan - Scandinavian College of Naprapathic Manual Medicine

N/A, N/A, SE • 100 - 249 Employees
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Naprapathögskolan - the Scandinavian College of Naprapathic Manual Medicine, is a private college under state supervision. Naprapaths in Sweden are licensed by Socialstyrelsen - the Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare, and naprapathy thereby constitutes a part of the Swedish health and medical care system.Naprapatprogrammet - Study Programme in Naprapathy, is a four year, full time program resulting in a diploma in naprapathy as well as the international title "DN - Doctor of Naprapathy". In order for naprapaths to receive their license in Sweden they also have to complete a one year internship.NAPRAPATHYNaprapathy is defined as a system of specific examination, diagnostics, manual treatment and rehabilitation of pain and dysfunction in the neuromusculoskeletal system. The therapy is aimed at restoring function through treatment of the connective tissue, muscle- and neural tissues within or surrounding the spine and other joints. Naprapathic treatment consists of combinations of manual techniques for instance spinal manipulation and mobilization, neural mobilization and Naprapathic soft tissue techniques. The manual techniques are often combined with advice regarding physical activity and ergonomics as well as medical rehabilitation training in order to decrease pain and disability and increase work ability and quality of life.