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Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences.
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From the nineteen forties, he developed several methods to treat chronic illnesses. Among the main methods he employed, was cranial manipulation - sometimes referred to as cranial osteopathy. He was influenced by William Garner Sutherland.
Doctor Fulford has been acknowledged prominently by leading alternative medicine proponent Andrew Weil as a major influence on his professional and personal life.
Zachary Comeaux discusses Doctor Fulford"s approach, philosophy and techniques in his 2002 book Robert Fulford, Doctorate.O. and the philosopher physician. Gene Stone, whom Doctor Fulford asked to collaborate with him on his book Touch of Life, included Doctor Fulford"s five-step exercise plan as the basis for the chapter on Stretching, in his book The Secrets of People Who Never Get Sick
Also an electric percussive device is referred to as the Fulford hammer or Fulford percussor, following his introduction of its use in Osteopathic treatment.
