. Annals of surgery. aim—and I believe that I have suc-ceeded—in correcting deformities by reversing these conditions,—that is, (i) By developing the muscles and their strength ; (2) By acquiring an habitually corrected position withsuperimposed weight; and, (3) By educating all the muscles to proper co-ordination andto complete control. A pair of dumb-bells, weighing from one-half to five pounds TREATMENT OF DEFORMITIES OF THE TRUNK. 231 each, according to the ability of the patient, is used in a series oftwenty-six exercises. I would state here that this method is a systematic classifi-catio
. Annals of surgery. aim—and I believe that I have suc-ceeded—in correcting deformities by reversing these conditions,—that is, (i) By developing the muscles and their strength ; (2) By acquiring an habitually corrected position withsuperimposed weight; and, (3) By educating all the muscles to proper co-ordination andto complete control. A pair of dumb-bells, weighing from one-half to five pounds TREATMENT OF DEFORMITIES OF THE TRUNK. 231 each, according to the ability of the patient, is used in a series oftwenty-six exercises. I would state here that this method is a systematic classifi-cation of the work employed by that renowned German athleteand strong man, Louis Attilla, the trainer of strong men, whoby his instruction is reputed to be responsible for the successesof many athletic celebrities, including Sandow. The Exercises.—The patient stands erect, the heels together,the toes apart, the knees thoroughly extended, the abdomen re-tracted, the chest high, the head well poised, and the patient.
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