In the early 20th century, patients during influenza pandemics were not only successfully treated osteopathically, but also showed significantly lower mortality rates compared to patients who received medical therapy. Possible dysfunction patterns and the treatment approaches of the early osteopaths are presented and discussed in this article.

Theories of Osteopathic Thought and Practice
This collected volume addresses the theoretical and philosophical foundation of osteopathy, conceptually elaborating on the paradigm of holism postulated within the discipline. Renowned authors, drawing

