About Alain Guierre

A pioneering osteopath in the dissemination of reliable information on osteopathy and dancers' health, and a dedicated translator.

Alain has been a qualified osteopath since 1991, with a professional career marked by extensive experience with international dance companies, a constant commitment to sharing knowledge in osteopathy, sports medicine, and neurology, a significant contribution to exposing pseudoscientific practices in his field, and a pioneering role in providing online information about osteopathy and dancers' health.

Expertise in Dance

• Ballets de Monte-Carlo: Alain served as the official osteopath for this prestigious company for many years, ensuring the health and well-being of dancers.

• Spirit of the Dance: He collaborated with this British company, broadening his experience in professional dance.

• Todes: Alain's career also led him to work with the Russian troupe Todes, another significant experience in the dance world.

A Knowledge Sharer

• Translation of reference works: Alain is currently involved in publishing Anglo-Saxon reference works in osteopathy, sports medicine, and neurology, demonstrating his commitment to spreading knowledge in his field of expertise.

• Surface Anatomy: Anatomical Bases of Clinical Examination (2006): He translated this work, the first French palpatory anatomy book composed entirely of color photographs.

• Osteopathy: Realities and Myths: Alain was the first osteopath in France to launch a website on osteopathy in 1995, titled "Osteopathy: Realities and Myths."

• Ballet Dancer's Injuries, A Review of the Literature (1987-1997): He was also the first to create an internet site dedicated to dancers' health.

• Clinical and Radiological Anatomy of the Lumbar Spine: Alain translated this internationally recognized reference book, known for its balance of detail and accessibility. It has become an essential bibliographic resource for many health professionals, thanks to Alain's efforts to make it available to the French-speaking audience.

• Sports Medicine Emergencies: Management Scenarios: Alain coordinated the French edition of this practical guide, aimed at therapists caring for athletes on the field. The book emphasizes how to handle sports injuries, with clear visuals and color-coded guidelines to quickly identify urgent situations.

• Peripheral Nervous System Examination Aid (2008): Alain translated this neurology book, a practical guide for examining patients with peripheral nervous system lesions. Its clarity and accessibility make it widely used by students and experienced clinicians.

• Craniosacral Therapy Is Not Medicine: Alain translated this critical article, contributing to the denunciation of pseudoscientific practices like craniosacral therapy. This translation underscores his dedication to evidence-based osteopathy.

A Defender of Evidence-Based Osteopathy

Through the translation of the article by Steve E. Hartman and James M. Norton, Alain contributed to alerting the osteopathic community and the public to the lack of scientific foundation for craniosacral therapy. His work is part of a larger effort to promote rigorous, evidence-based osteopathy that adheres to scientific principles.

In summary, Alain Guierre is an experienced and dedicated osteopath who has successfully combined rich clinical experience with significant contributions to the dissemination of knowledge, the defense of evidence-based practices, and specialized online information.