The Treatment of Disease by Physical Methods (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Thomas Stretch Dowse

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0483193321 ISBN 13: 9780483193321

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2020

Synopsis

Discover practical techniques for healing with massage and physical methods.

This volume presents a practical edition of Dowse’s work on treating disease with massage and electricity. It explains the principles behind massage, how movements influence the body, and how to apply these methods across a range of conditions. The book blends theory with hands-on guidance, helping readers understand why these physical therapies can support recovery and health.

The work covers the scope and value of massage in clinical care, including its role in chronic disease and in supporting nutrition and metabolism. It also outlines how to approach treatment safely, recognize when symptoms may point to non-mechanical causes, and integrate electro-therapeutic techniques where appropriate. Aimed at practitioners and students, it offers a structured path from concept to実 use in the clinic.

• Learn the mechanical and physiological principles of massage and how they relate to energy, pressure, and motion.
• See how massage techniques are applied to different body regions, from the hands and wrists to the chest, abdomen, and nervous system.
• Understand how massage interacts with circulation, metabolism, and tissue health, and how to tailor treatment to individual needs.
• Get an overview of related therapies, including the Weir-Mitchell approach and foundational electro-therapeutic methods.

Ideal for readers who want clear, action-oriented guidance on using physical methods to support healing and ongoing care.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0483193321
• ISBN 13: 9780483193321
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 434