Mind, Matter and Motion : Tradition and Innovation in Osteopathy.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lever, Robert.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Osteopathic medicine.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (111 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London : Handspring Publishing Limited, 2020.

Summary:

This book is an adventurous foray into the subtle aspects of osteopathic diagnosis and treatment, the 'energetic' dimension in relation to the Lesion, the patient/practitioner exchange and touch; the clinical 'art' and the alchemy of practice. The role of visualisation and intention; the mind/matter dichotomy; the evolving view of osteopathy in relation to its proud legacy, and its often troubled place within the medical world. The vital balance between tradition and innovation and the enduring importance of our fundamental principles. Much of this book is relevant to other healthcare practices and might have appeal for other health professionals who also share some interest in osteopathy.

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Copyright

Contents

Foreword

Author's note

Preface

Chapter 1. Prologue

Chapter 2. The enduring truths defining osteopathy

Chapter 3. From ether to consciousness: the energetics of the lesion

Chapter 4. 'Reality', uncertainty and alchemy in practice

Chapter 5. Osteopaths' 'structure and function': what are they really? A matrix of function

Chapter 6. Mind: intention, visualisation and projection

the clinical art

Chapter 7. Coherence is all: patterns and holograms and broadening the concept of holism

Chapter 8. The 'osteopathic lesion', then and now

Chapter 9. 'Psychosomatic': are psyche and soma so different? Returning the mind to the body where it 'resides'

Chapter 10. 'Hearing' the patient, brokering health

Chapter 11. Square pegs in round holes: the folly of misguided scrutiny

Chapter 12. Survival: a bold future … ?

Bibliography

Index.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

9781912085880

1912085887

OCLC:

1152338889