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Tradition and Innovation in Osteopathy: A Comprehensive Guide to the History and Future of Osteopathic Medicine

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Osteopathy is a holistic approach to healthcare that emphasizes the body's ability to heal itself. It was developed in the late 19th century by Andrew Taylor Still, a physician who believed that the body is a self-regulating organism capable of maintaining its own health.

Mind, Matter and motion: Tradition and Innovation in Osteopathy

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Osteopathy is based on the following principles:

The body is a unit. All parts of the body are interconnected and interdependent.
The body has the ability to heal itself. The body has an innate ability to repair itself and maintain its own health.
Structure and function are related. The structure of the body influences its function, and vice versa.

Osteopathic physicians use a variety of techniques to diagnose and treat patients. These techniques include:

Palpation: Osteopathic physicians use their hands to feel the body for areas of tension and misalignment.
Manipulation: Osteopathic physicians use their hands to manipulate the body's tissues to restore balance and alignment.
Counterstrain: Osteopathic physicians use their hands to apply gentle pressure to specific points on the body to release tension and pain.

Osteopathy is a safe and effective form of healthcare that can be used to treat a variety of conditions, including:

Back pain
Neck pain
Headaches
Digestive problems
Respiratory problems

Osteopathy is a growing field of healthcare. There are currently over 100,000 osteopathic physicians in the United States, and the number of osteopathic medical schools is increasing.

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the history and future of osteopathy. It is an essential resource for osteopathic professionals and anyone interested in the evolution of healthcare.

Chapter 1: The Origins of Osteopathy
Chapter 2: The Development of Osteopathic Medicine
Chapter 3: The Principles of Osteopathy
Chapter 4: Osteopathic Techniques
Chapter 5: The Scope of Osteopathic Practice
Chapter 6: The Future of Osteopathy

About the Author

Dr. John Smith is a practicing osteopathic physician and professor of osteopathic medicine. He is the author of several books and articles on osteopathy, and he is a leading expert in the field.