The Philosophy and Mechanical Principles of Osteopathy (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781473324220)

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 treatments of his day. He investigated many 19th century practices and was inspired by their relatively tame side-effects. He believed that manipulation of the muscular skeletal system was the key to alleviating many illnesses, and developed his techniques into what he called Osteopathy (Greek roots osteon- for bone and -pathos for suffering). He promoted his system widely and founded the American School of Osteopathy, the world's first osteopathic school, in Missouri. We are republishing this work with a brand new introductory biography of the author.

Author: Andrew Taylor Still
ISBN-10: 147332422X
ISBN-13: 9781473324220
Publisher: Read & Co. Science
Language: English
Published: 12/12/2014
Pages: 318
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.72d