Learn about the science that revolutionized 20th century medicine from the founder himself!
Andrew Taylor Still liberated his practice from traditional, then futile, medicine. Having prescribed drugs for years and found them of more harm than benefit, he resorted to engineering principles and treated the human body as one magnificent machine, founding the science of osteopathy and the first school of osteopathic medicine in the world.
"Osteopathy is the natural way by which all the diseases can be relieved." Writes Still, explaining that restoring natural blood flow through manipulation of muscle tissue and bone is the only remedy the body needs. His theories are supported by evidence from his personal experience.
"I will give no undemonstrable theory."
Whether you're a medical student, practitioner, or nurse who wants to have unconventional tricks up their sleeve to relieve their patients, a history student studying the development of medical practice, or a curious reader who's passionate to know about 20th century pioneering methods in medicine, this book is all you need to understand the basics of osteopathy, and you don't need to be familiar with medical terminology.
"I have written as far as possible in the plainest language."
Inhalt
Osteopathic Fundamentals
Why I Am An Osteopath.
Our Platform.
The Brotherhood of Life.
An Object in Nature's Work.
Systems and Successes.
Nature as an Architect.
Man's Body Is Like Unto a City.
Organs as Functionaries.
Blood Seed.
Find and Remove the Cause Then the Effect Will Disappear.
Philosophy of Manipulations.
Relation of Bones to Diseases.
Mechanical Inspection or Examination.
Variation and Adjustment of Bones.
Some Mechanical Injuries and Their Effects.
REGION OF THE HEAD
REGION OF THE THROAT AND NECK
THORACICS REGION
Clavicle Adjustments
ABDOMINAL REGION
REGION ABOVE THE DIAPHRAGM
REGION BELOW THE DIAPHRAGM
OBSTETRICS OPERATING WITH INFANTS AND CHILDREN
SPINAL REGION
The Nutrient Power of the Nervous System or the Law of
Freedom for Artery and Nerve
Hypermobility of the Spine
CONTAGIOUS DISEASES AND FEVERS
Contagion
Germs and Parasites
Osteopathy and the Solidity of its Foundation
Life
A Final Exhortation