Osteopathy category: 89 books

The Philosophy and Mechanical Principles of Osteopathy' is one of the landmark works in the field of Osteopathy, written by its founder, Andrew Taylor Still. Still was an American surgeon and physician who turned his attention to developing a system of treatment less invasive than the conventional...

Written by one of the best-known European osteopaths, Visceral Manipulation in Osteopathy explains how to successfully apply the four most common approaches for the manual treatment of abdominal disorders.The first section provides an overview of the basic principles and techniques of diagnosis and treatment...

Many of my friends have been anxious ever since Osteopathy became an established fact, that I should write a treatise on the science. But I was never convinced that the time was ripe for such a production, nor am I even now convinced that this is not a little premature. Osteopathy is only in its infancy,...

The Institute of Classical Osteopathy has always held the view that the "why" is at least as important as the "how" and the articles in this volume attempt to deal with both the "how" and the "why". This book aims to provide help and guidance for the busy osteopath...

Andrew Taylor Still lost confidence and hope in the medical therapies of his day after three of his children died of meningitis in 1864. He became obsessed with finding the cause and the cure for disease. Still developed a philosophy of osteopathy that was holistic, naturalistic, and emphasized health...

This volume is the third in a series of four "Technique and Diagnosis" books  published by the Institute of Classical Osteopathy.  The articles in this volume are taken from the archives of the Institute and cover various aspects regarding the treatment and diagnosis of thoracic...

For the first time, a 60-person team of internationally renowned editors and authors presents a textbook of osteopathic medicine that is oriented towards clinical symptoms. Introductory chapters on history, philosophy and the spread of osteopathy are followed by a presentation of its scientific...

Fire on the Prairie would be of interest to several audiences. It is an historical romance (19th-20th century transition) following the rise of A.T. Still from the hardship of a frontier life to founding a novel approach to medicine. His personal story as a zealot reformer starts by his learning commitment...

Frontier Doctor, Medical Pioneer is an intimate look at the life of Andrew Taylor Still, the founder of osteopathic medicine. Still mistrusted the drugs that were routinely used during the nineteenth century, but his use of hands-on manipulation led to severe and very public criticism. After years of...

The 1st edition of this market-leading text provides information on examination, evaluation and treatment of common conditions affecting the thoracic spine and ribs. It also contains modifying factors that fit different manipulative techniques applied to the thoracic spine/ribs. Designed for students...

The 1st edition of this market-leading text provides information on examination, evaluation and treatment of common conditions affecting the head and neck. Designed for students of Osteopathy but it will be invaluable for physiotherapists, chiropractors and those involved in manual therapies who wish to expand their knowledge of effective, modern gentle osteopathic methods.

The 1st edition of this market-leading text provides information on examination, evaluation and treatment of common conditions affecting the lumbar spine. It also contains modifying factors that fit different manipulative techniques applied to the lumbar spine. Designed for students of Osteopathy...

Pubblicato per la prima volta nel 1897 e ristampato in una edizione completamente rivista nel 1907, questa autobiografia di A.T. Still copre gli anni della gioventù e della maturità fino alla fondazione della sua Osteopathy School. L’opera, scritta con lo stile semplice e didattico che contraddistingue...

Did you think that tennis elbow only affects tennis players? Think again. This often agonizing condition affects just about anyone who performs repeated movements with their forearms, elbows and wrists. Although the condition is called “tennis elbow,” it really only accounts for about 5 percent...