Massage And Medical Gymnastics | by Emil A. G. Kleen

Massage and Physical Exercises have formed a branch of medical and surgical treatment from time immemorial and in all countries, a fact demonstrated by Dr. Kleen in his historical introduction ; and Dr. Kleen's work is a classic upon the subject which deserves the widest possible circulation throughout the world. Its translation into English may therefore be welcomed as a very real step in the diffusion of scientific knowledge upon these methods of treatment. Naturally the author's views will receive criticism when they come to be read by English-speaking people. Swedish methods of massage and gymnastics are not universally accepted as gospel. Sound and considered criticism is healthy, and Dr. Kleen would himself be the last to raise objection to it. But the great scientific work that has been done by the Swedish schools during the last hundred years has undoubtedly done more to place this branch of treatment upon an acknowledged footing than has that of any other group of workers.

Massage And Medical Gymnastics

By Dr. Emil A. G. Kleen

With Contributions By Dr. J. Arvedson Dr. P. Haglund Dr. E. Zander

Translated By Mina L. Dobbie, M.D., B.Ch. Medical Officer, Chelsea Physical Training College With A Foreword By Reginald Gheyne Elmslie M.S. Lond., F.R.C.S. Eng. Major R.A.M.C.(T.) ; Orthopaedic Surgeon, St. Bartholomew's Hospital

With 182 Illustrations

Second Edition

London

J. & A. Churchill

7 Great Marlborough Street 1921

To My Valued Friend Professor John Berg This Work Is Dedicated, As A Tribute Of Esteem And Affection, By Emil A. G. Kleen.