Alternative medicine Quote by Andrew Taylor Still
“An osteopath is only a human engineer, who should understand all the laws governing his engine and thereby master disease.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Osteopathy: A New Medical Science, 1892
The osteopath is likened to an engineer of the human body, tasked with understanding its mechanics to control disease.
In simple terms: Osteopaths study body mechanics to treat illness.
Learn the body's engineering principles.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- rehabilitation
- sports medicine
- patient education
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can engineering concepts improve health?
- What limits exist in a purely mechanical view of disease?
Complex diseases may exceed mechanical explanations.