Table 1.

Demographic characteristics (n = 11)

Age (mean ± SDV)	43.6 ± 9.4
Years of practice (mean ± SDV)	15.7 ± 7.6
Years of academic teaching and tutoring
(mean ± SDV)	11.0 ± 7.8
Gender (n)
Male	10
Female	1
Topography (n; %)
North Italy	5; 45.5
Center Italy	4; 36.4
South Italy	2; 18.2
Training in osteopathy (n; %)
Diploma in osteopathy (Italy, France)	11; 100
Bachelor in science of osteopathy (United Kingdom, Germany)	4; 36.4
Master in science of osteopathy (United Kingdom)	1; 9.1
Previous training (n; %)
Degree in physiotherapy	5; 45.5
Degree in sport sciences	2; 18.2

n = Number; SDV = Standard deviation; % = percentage