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Preface to First Edition
Preface to Second Edition
INTRODUCTION
VERTEBRAL PALPATION
Definition
General Propositions
Habits of Palpation
Facts Concerning the Spine
Preparation of Patient
A compact, hands‑on manual for anyone entering the chiropractic field, this text gathers the essential principles and techniques that students need before they begin real‑world practice. Beginning with clear explanations of vertebral palpation, the book guides readers step by step through tactile assessment of spinal segments, emphasizing accurate observation and careful interpretation. It then moves toward the mechanics of adjusting, offering systematic instruction that balances theory with the motions students will soon perform on patients.
Beyond the core skills, the work introduces broader considerations such as preferable adjustments and basic prognosis, giving early practitioners a glimpse of the larger clinical picture. Written with the goal of practical utility rather than ornate style, each chapter is designed for quick reference in the clinic or classroom. The author’s straightforward approach invites continual learning and encourages readers to build a solid foundation before advancing to more complex cases.
Language
en
Duration
~8 hours (468K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Turgut Dincer, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2017-01-18
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
b. 1887
An early chiropractic writer, he is best remembered for a practical manual that helped shape how the field explained and taught its methods in the 1910s. His surviving work offers a window into a fast-growing corner of American health culture.
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