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Classical Osteopathy Podcast · Aug 6, 2025 · 52 min

ICO Why We Exist Part 2

In this episode, we pick up the story with the so-called “No Physiology” incident — a myth that has long clouded the relationship between Still and Littlejohn. We follow Littlejohn’s departure from the American School of Osteopathy, setting up the school in Chicago, his return to England, the founding of the British School of Osteopathy, and the struggles he faced until his death. Finally, we explore how changes to the curriculum after his passing led to the formation of the Institute of Classical Osteopathy — to preserve what was in danger of being lost.

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In this episode, we pick up the story with the so-called “No Physiology” incident — a myth that has long clouded the relationship between Still and Littlejohn.
We follow Littlejohn’s departure from the American School of Osteopathy, setting up the school in Chicago, his return to England, the founding of the British School of Osteopathy, and the struggles he faced until his death.
Finally, we explore how changes to the curriculum after his passing led to the formation of the Institute of Classical Osteopathy — to preserve what was in danger of being lost.