Andrew Taylor Still, M.D., D.O., coined the original concept of a lesion based on obstruction of body fluids. In doing so, he referred primarily to bony structures, particularly the spine. Over the course of the 20th century, this evolved into the concept of somatic dysfunction, a term familiar to osteopathic physicians trained in the USA as well as osteopaths worldwide.
Foundations of Morphodynamics in Osteopathy: An Integrative Approach to the Cranium, Nervous System, and Emotions
20. April 2026
Co-edited with Patrick van den Heede, this volume develops a biodynamic and morphodynamic framework for cranial palpation across 35 chapters, integrating biophysical, neurobiological, and developmental
