Autobiography Of Andrew T. Still: With A History Of The Discovery And Development Of The Science Of Osteopathy - Couverture souple

Still, A T

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ISBN 10 : 1163248290 ISBN 13 : 9781163248294

Editeur : Kessinger Publishing, 2010

Synopsis

The Autobiography of Andrew T. Still is a book that details the life and work of Andrew Taylor Still, the founder of osteopathy. The book includes an account of Still's childhood, his family, and his early years as a physician. It also provides a history of the discovery and development of the science of osteopathy, including the principles and techniques used in the practice.Throughout the book, Still shares his personal experiences and insights into the field of osteopathy, including his struggles to gain acceptance for his new approach to medicine. He also discusses the challenges he faced in establishing the first school of osteopathy and the growth of the profession in the years that followed.Overall, the Autobiography of Andrew T. Still is a fascinating account of the life and work of a pioneer in the field of alternative medicine. It provides valuable insights into the history and development of osteopathy and offers a unique perspective on the challenges faced by those who seek to introduce new approaches to medicine.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Os-te-op -a-thy, s. G r. oc Tiov (osteon) =bone, and irddos (pathos) =suffering. L egal: A system, method, or science of healing. (S ee statutes of the State of Missouri.) Historical: Osteopathy was discovered by Dr. A. T. Still, of Baldwin, Kan., 1874. Dr. Still reasoned that a natural flow of blood is health ;and disease is the effect of local or general disturbance of blood that to excite the nerves causes muscles to contract and compress venous flow of blood to the heart; and the bones could be used as levers to relieve pressure on nerves, veins, and arteries. (A. T. Still.) Technical: Osteopathy is that science which consists of such exact, exhaustive, and verifiable knowledge of the structure and functions of the human mechanism, anatomical, physiological, and psychological, including the chemistry and physics of its known elements, as has made discoverable certain organic laws and remedial resources, within the body itself, by which nature under the scientific treatment peculiar to osteopatliic practice, apart from all ordinary methods of extraneous, artificial, or medicinal stimulation, and in harmonious accord with its own mechanical principles, molecular activities, and metabolic processes, may recover from displacements, disorganizations, derangements, and consequent disease, and regain its normal equilibrium of form and function in health and strength. Os-te-o-path, s. The same as Osteopathist (q.v.). Os te-o-path-ic, a. Of or belonging to Osteopathy ;as, osteopathic treatment. Os-te-o-path-ic al-ly, adv. In an osteopathic manner; ac cording to the rules and principles of Osteopathy. Os-te-6p -a-thist, s. One who believes or practises in osteopathy ;an Osteopath. Dip lo-mate in Osteopathy. The technical and official designation of a graduate and practitioner in Osteopathy, the formal title of such graduate or practitioner being D. O. -D iplomate
(Typographical errors above are due to OCR software and don't occur in the book.)

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Kessinger Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2010
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1163248290
• ISBN 13: 9781163248294
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 462
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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