This volume, first published in 1902, is a pioneering work in the field of physical therapy. It presents a comprehensive system for using physical exercise and mechanical therapies to treat a wide range of ailments, including respiratory and circulatory problems, joint stiffness and pain, and postural and muscular imbalances. The authors draw on the latest scientific research to support their recommendations, and provide detailed instructions and illustrations for a wide range of exercises and therapies. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.