Paradigmata der (ursprünglichen) Osteopathie

Abstract

Based on a different definition and diffuse variety of methods of osteopathy as well as a partially incorrect listing of principles, this study attempted to extract essential paradigms of an original osteopathy from the four works of A.T. Still, the founder of osteopathy. In order to minimise the scope for interpretation, the exact wording and the author‘s descriptions in the historical and socio-cultural context were predominantly adhered to. As a result, six guiding ideas were found which, despite the chronological difference, can still be considered to be consistent with science today. This enables osteopathy, which is based on the paradigms of the original A.T. Still, to become an integral part of current humanities and natural science disciplines.