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The History Of Osteopathy
From 1864 to 1874, following an outbreak of spinal meningitis, an
American physician, Dr Andrew Taylor Still, developed medical theories
that differed dramatically from the popular medical school of thought.
He was outspoken in his criticism of the inappropriate use of drug
therapy, and advocated the treatment of the individual rather than the
disease in isolation.
Though ridiculed and derided by his peers, Dr Still persisted. The
results of his radical (for that time) treatments, and the success and
popularity with his patients resulted in the establishment of the
American School of Osteopathy.
From 1892 the College offered two-year
courses in osteopathy. Under the guidance of Dr Still, these courses
were open for women and minority groups. In the late 1800’s this
practice was considered outrageous.
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