Bibliographic sketches listed chronologically:

The Art of Massage

A.

1895

288 pages

160 pictures and illustrations

Classic massotherapy book by an important historical figure.



A. T. Still, D.O.1897461 pages43 illustrationsColorful autobiographical sketch by the founder of Osteopathy.Elmer D. Barber, D.O.1898566 pages50 illustrationsComprehensive text includes treatments for many illnesses. Osteopathic philosophy and theory are covered.A. T. Still, D.O.1899268 pagesNo illustrationsClassic exposition of osteopathic concepts by the founder of Osteopathy.

G. M. Brown1899256 pages13 picturesProfessor Brown's approach integrates physical manipulation and energy medicine.

Wilfred L. Riggs, D.O.1901166 pages32 picturesThis simple manual explains basic osteopathic theory and practice.

Isabel M. Davenport, M.D., D.O.1903102 pagesNo illustrationsThis is an excellent introduction to traditional osteopathy. The author relies heavily on the work of Hazzard, but the lectures on osteoapthic centers and physiological regulation via these centers are helpful for students new to these concepts.D. D. Palmer1904115 pagesNo illustrationsThis brief text lays out the philosophy of chiropractice by its founder.



The Practice and Applied Therapeutics of Osteopathy

Charles Hazzard, D.O.

1905

442 pages

No illustrations

Comprehensive text includes treatments for many illnesses. Osteopathic philosophy and theory are covered.

E. R. Booth, Ph.D, D.O.1906428 pages28 imagesThis is a comprehensive and exhaustive treatise on the origins of osteopathy.

Francis J. Feidler, D.O.1906211 pages80 figures"... by far the greatest amount of suffering is caused by contractured muscles pressing upon nerves and blood vessels" writes the author of this work intended for the layperson. Simple instructions for treating common ailments are provided. The reader is warned regarding specific conditions that require the services of an "expert osteopath."

Byron Robinson, M.D.1907671 pages207 detailed anatomical drawingsAlthough Robinson was a medical doctor, his work was highly regarded and widely cited by the early osteopaths. This is a major treatise on the peripheral nervous system.

A. P. Davis, M.D., N.D., D.O.1909136 pages78 pictures and illustrationsThe self-proclaimed creator of "neuropathy", A. P. Davis integrated varied modalities including opthalmology, osteopathy, chiropractic, suggestive therapeutics, magnetic healing, diet, deep breathing, hydrotherapy into the practice of neuropathy.

(2nd Edition)Eduard W. Goetz, D.O.1909174 pages45 picturesAnother simple manual which contains basic information on osteopathic theory and practice.

American College of Mechano-Therapy191097 pages15 IllustrationsGeneral information and simplistic perspective of early osteopathy.

M. L. H. Arnold Snow, M.D.1912476 pages12 plates, 58 illustrationsThis is a comprehensive treatment of various forms of "mechano-therapy." The author provides extensive descriptions of nerve reflexes and how they can be effected via mechanical vibration, concussion, percussion, etc.



Neuropathy Illustrated

A. P. Davis, M.D., N.D., D.O.

1915

595 pages

52 pictures and illustrations

This is an updated version of his 1908 text on the same subject, including articles by several other authors expounding on related topics (such as diet, suggestive therapeutics, and healthy living).

A. P. Davis, M.D., N.D., D.O.1915595 pages52 pictures and illustrationsThis is an updated version of his 1908 text on the same subject, including articles by several other authors expounding on related topics (such as diet, suggestive therapeutics, and healthy living).

A. S. Hollis, D.O.1914112 pages50 illustrationsThis small text is an excellent introduction to basic osteopathic manipulative therapy as practiced in 1914. The author does a good job of elaborating fundamental principles in a practical format. There is little discussion of specific conditions. Rather, the emphasis is on finding and correcting anatomical abnormalities.B. H. Brown, M. D.1914No illustrationsThis text covers the use of the electric vibrator by a medical doctor to treat many of the same conditions as the early osteopaths and chiropractors.

Principles of Osteopathy (4th Edition)

Dain L. Tasker, D.O.

1916

531 pages

256 drawings and photographs

This is a impressive work in scope and depth. This book contains some wonderful explanations of nervous system coordination, vasomotor regulation, and osteopathic centers.

Alva Emery Gregory, M.D.

1922

178 pages

No illustrations.

Ernest Eckford Tucker1917174 pagesNo illustrations.This text focuses on the basics on osteopathy. Chapter III titled "Neuropathic Lesions and Specific Centers" is a fascinating discussion on physiological regulation via osteopathic manipulation.M. A. Lane1918217 pages7 illustrations.As the title indiciates, this is a biography of A.T. Still."A compendium of the science of spinal concussion and sinusoidalization and the technique of their administration; the specific centers of the nerve origin through which we control the function of various viscera; the results of simulation of the different spinal centers of nerve origin, what affected and how, and directions for the correct application of those methods in the treatment of diseases amenable to them."

112 pages

47 photographs.

F. P. Millard, D. O.1922278 pages90 illustrationsThis is a wonderful treatise on lymphatic theory and technique with especially useful information on osteopathic finger surgery technique.F. W. Collins, M.D., D.O., N.D., Ph.C.1924This brief little book deals strickly with dislocations, relying primarly on photos with little text.

(6th Edition)Charles H. Murray, D.O.1925 (First Edition was published in 1909)419 pages111 halftone photographsPracticality is emphasized in the style and content of this manual. General information is provided with specific protocols for the various diseases.

This is a small collection of articles by a well-respected physician and teacher. These articles discuss such fascinating topics as: the role of vital life-force energy, co-ordination of this vital energy via therapeutics, and basic anatomy and physiology from an osteopathic perspective. I don't have a date for these articles.

A. G. A. Buxton, D.C.1926127 pages37 photographsThis brief text covers the basics of chiropractic technique.



Intra-Pelvic Technique - Manipulative Surgery of the Pelvic Organs)

Percy H. Woodhall, M.D., D.O.

1926

198 pages

76 illustrations

As the title suggests, the this book covers the use of manipulative treatment applied with the hands directly to the organs and tissues within the pelvis.

Percy H. Woodhall, M.D., D.O.1926198 pages76 illustrationsAs the title suggests, the this book covers the use of manipulative treatment applied with the hands directly to the organs and tissues within the pelvis.

This is a collection of journal articles on various topics relating to early American manual therapy.



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