Mensendieck

Summary

Educational film about Mensendieck therapy.

Footage of research into rehabilitation of patients, treated according to the system of Bess M. Mensendieck. A man lies on a massage table, three women (including presumably Bess Mensendieck herself) are standing around him and give him body therapy.
A man with two walking sticks can run a short stretch with much difficulty. A man with a developed torso but very thin legs is moving his toes.