Historical Technique: Dr. Still’s Knees to Chest Method

Here we draw on descriptions from Dr. Still regarding his quadriped methods with the patient’s knees on the ground and their chest on a stool. Instead of showing this method in its exact form we show modifications to demonstrate the underlying concepts.

Historical Technique: Dr. Still’s Clavicle Methods

Here we provide quotes from Dr. Still as to how he approached clavicle treatment followed by demonstration of the methods. We also provide an understanding of the concepts that will guide you to perform and modify these methods.

Historical Technique: Littlejohn on Coordinating the Nervous System

Here we demonstrate a method described by John Martin Littlejohn. The claim is that the demonstrated method coordinates the nervous system. It will be clearly noted that I do not agree with the claim however I see value in demonstrating the method so that it may be evaluated in order to improve the knowledge of the profession broadly.

Osteopathic History Project: The Root

The video below will be the first in a series of videos that will comprise a project which uses osteopathic textual works to consider the concepts of epistemology, ontology, and axiology. Essentially the aim is to trace the epistemological, ontological, and axiological progress of the profession. Stated otherwise this will examine truth, reality, and the value judgements of osteopathy through time.

Find it and Fix it Right Away?

Here we demonstrate as well as discuss the pros and cons of running/concurrent assessment and treatment. For context, a running/concurrent assessment and treatment means that, in most cases, you immediately treat any restrictions you find.

What Now (3)?

Here we discuss and demonstrate going from a macro assessment to a micro assessment in the light of a particular patient complaint.

Which One is it (2)?

Here we further demonstrate how to differentiate between structures in assessment if required. As a general note, the heuristic statement that may be used is “macro identifies micro then isolate structures in the micro region”.

Which One is it?

Here we discuss and demonstrate how to move from a macro diagnostic to a micro diagnostic to differentiate between structures to identify which one is displaying the most motion loss when you have a need to be very specific in your treatment.

What Now (7)?

Here we continue to demonstrate the concepts of assessment and treatment. In this case we turn our attention to situations where you essentially cannot use your normal assessment protocol.

What Now (6)?

Here we once again continue to simulate assessment and treatment choices. The central feature of this simulation is a complaint with no articular findings such that the soft tissue must be more deeply assessed.