John Martin Littlejohn
John Martin Littlejohn (born February 15, 1867 in Glasgow , † 1947 in Bagger Hall near London ) was an Anglo-American medic and a student of Andrew Taylor Still , the founder of osteopathy .
Life
Littlejohn was born in Glasgow in 1867 to Rev. James Littlejohn. He first studied theology at the University of Glasgow and was ordained in 1886 . Then he studied law and medicine. He completed his studies with MA , BD and LL.B. from. In 1892 the University of Glasgow awarded him a medal for his achievements in the field of forensics . In the same year he moved to the United States and studied political science from 1892 to 1893 at Columbia University in New York. In 1894 he obtained his Ph. D. , the following year the LL. D. From 1894 to 1897 he was President of Amity College in Iowa .
From 1898 to 1900, Littlejohn was Professor of Physiology and Psychology and Dean of Faculty at the American School of Osteopathy in Kirksville . In 1900 he became a doctor of osteopathy, as well as a US lawyer and a member of the Royal Society of Literature . He then served as President of the Chicago College of Osteopathy and Hospital for twelve years. He also taught in Chicago as a professor of physiology at Dunham and Hering Medical College (1901-1907) and the National Medical University (1908-1911). From 1908 to 1910 he was President of the Associated Colleges of Ostheopathy. As Dean and Managing Director, he headed the British School of Osteopathy in London. He was editor of the Journal of the Science of Osteopathy and Osteopathy World and published several books on osteopathy and physiology.
Littlejohn was with Mabel Alice, geb. Thompson, married. His son James Littlejohn (* 1905) also became a doctor.
Services
Littlejohn traditional mechanical model of forces polygon (not with the physical concept ( "Polygon of Forces") forces polygon to be confused!) And developed the concept of the General Osteopathic treatments (GOT).
Publications (selection)
- Two writings on osteopathy. Jolandos, Pähl 2008, ISBN 978-3-936679-47-2 .
- Psychophysiology (1899) Jolandos, Pähl 2009, ISBN 978-3-936679-44-1 .
- Osteopathy Explained: A Treatise For The Layman. Jolandos, Pähl 2009, ISBN 978-3-936679-43-4 .
- The Great Littlejohn Compendium: Selected Technical Articles; Treatises on osteopathy 1899 - 1939. Jolandos, Pähl 2009, ISBN 978-3-936679-56-4 .
- Osteopathic diagnostics and therapy. Jolandos, Pähl 2011, ISBN 978-3-936679-89-2 .
Web links
- Literature by and about John Martin Littlejohn in the catalog of the German National Library
- Literature by and about John Martin Littlejohn in the WorldCat bibliographic database
Individual evidence
- ↑ http://www.osteokompass.de/de-wissenswertes-geschichte-john_martin_littlejohn.html
- ^ A b Littlejohn, John Martin In: Who's Who in Essex. Baylis, Worcester 1935, accessed from the British Biographical Archive, p. 241.
- ^ A b Littlejohn, John Martin In: Notable Personalities: an Illustrated Who's Who of Professional and Business Men and Women. Whitehall, London 1926, accessed from the British Biographical Archive, p. 240.
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Littlejohn, John Martin |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American medic |
| DATE OF BIRTH | February 15, 1867 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Glasgow |
| DATE OF DEATH | 1947 |
| Place of death | Digger Hill near London |