Andrew Taylor Still, 1828-1917

In a quest to better understand osteopathic medicine, author Carol Trowbridge delves into the life of its founder and the origins of osteopathic philosophy. When Dr. Andrew Taylor Still lost three of his children to cerebrospinal meningitis, he became disenchanted with traditional medicine as he knew and practiced it. The second half of the nineteenth century was a time when many, including Dr. Still, were scrutinizing the use of medical drugs and techniques that had been widely accepted for the past century. 

Through his research, Dr. Still developed a more conservative approach to medicine that was soundly founded in scientific theory. Still’s medical movement was based on a holistic approach to medicine that shunned drugs in favor of manipulative techniques. This became known as osteopathic medicine. In 1892, he opened the first college of osteopathic medicine (COM), the American School of Osteopathy.

From his family environment to his personal life experiences, this book brings you through a journey of understanding of Dr. Andrew Taylor Still, the founder of osteopathic medicine.  

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