Classical Osteopathy Articles, Lectures and Papers by Mervyn Waldman

Compiled by Alex Milne

As a result of the increasing interest shown by students and graduates in the subject of classical osteopathy, the Institute thought it timely to publish this collection of articles and lecture that I have written over the past thirty years and more. They were composed in the attempt to clarify the principles of the osteopathy practiced by the founders of the profession, more often than not in the face of epidemic disease, profound injury and disability.

ISBN 987-0-9560865-7-0

Paperback

Published in 2013

Number of Pages 304

Year Book 2000

Edited and Compiled by Russell John White

…..The basic principle of osteopathy has been described in many different ways but may simply be stated as the belief that the functioning and health of the body depend on its structural, mechanical and postural state. If we truly accept this idea, we are no longer concerned with the problem of whether a particular condition or patient should be treated osteopathically as every case can be treated in accordance with this principle…..

Paperback 110 pages

Dimensions 210 x 150

ISBN 978-0-9530294-6-4

Year Book 2001

Edited and Compiled by Christopher Batten

…..It is said that the final test of any therapy is at the bedside of the acutely ill patient. The treatment of acute disease in the infant or child adds an element of responsibility and skill over and above that required for the adult. Palpatory and diagnostic skills are often stretched to their limit….. However, all too often in the critical case one must rely, when at the bedside, almost entirely on detecting arrhythmicity and points of soft and hard tissue resistance…..

Paperback 110 pages

Dimensions 210 x 150

ISBN 978-0-9530294-9-5

Osteopathy

Principles & Practice Volume 2

Willis Haycock

Edited and Compiled by Russell John White

……..The experience of many years in clinical practice coupled with a profound interest in osteopathic research gave Willis Haycock an unique insight into the theory and practice of osteopathy, a gift which he used for the benefit of both his patients and his fellow professionals throughout a long and successful career……..

Paperback 152 pages

Dimensions 210 x 150

ISBN 978-0-9530294-5-7

TE Hall:

Technique and Diagnosis

Edited and Compiled by Russell John White

…..Nearly all of the articles in this book are based on lectures and demonstrations given by him in the late 1950’s and 60’s. He was an entertaining and knowledgeable speaker, although somewhat prone to straying from the subject. Many of his anecdotes and asides have been included in the articles and they help to give a hint of his unique style of presentation…..

Paperback 119 pages

Dimensions 210 x 150

ISBN 978-0-9530294-0-2