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"The Practice of Osteopathy" by Carl Philip McConnell and Charles Clayton Teall is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The work serves as a comprehensive textbook on osteopathic medicine, providing both foundational theory and practical instruction for students and practitioners in the field. Its primary focus is the explanation, diagnosis, and treatment of disease according to osteopathic principles, particularly emphasizing anatomical causes and manual correction over pharmaceutical or primarily surgical interventions. The opening of this work introduces the philosophy and historical context of osteopathy, highlighting Andrew Taylor Still as the founder and his revolutionary departure from conventional medicine. The authors stress that osteopathy is defined by its unique approach to the causes of disease—specifically the identification and correction of structural lesions (malalignments and dysfunctions in bones, muscles, ligaments, and other tissues) believe
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