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Writing is part of my profession: sharing knowledge makes good therapists and well-informed patients. On this page you will find the English editions of the book series 'Osteopathy in the Visceral Field'.

Robert Muts, author of the book series

By Robert Muts

Osteopathy in the Visceral Field

The manual 'Osteopathy in the Visceral Field': your practical standard work for diagnostics and treatment.

This book offers a wealth of extensive knowledge and expertise about osteopathy in the visceral field.

  • Understand the fundamentals: the basic principles are explained clearly and visually, with interesting side steps to additional facts and context.
  • Hands-on and visual: the practical part is split into diagnostics and therapy, with a clear description of the execution and assessment of techniques, supported by numerous detailed images.

Whether you are a student preparing for a career as an osteopath, or an experienced osteopath DO who wants to deepen your knowledge: this book is indispensable. It is both a study aid and a source of knowledge enrichment — the ideal combination to further develop yourself in the profession.

Nederlandse versie

Cover of Osteopathy in the Visceral Field, part 1

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Price: € 50,- per part; part 4 costs € 65,-.

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You can also order the complete series of parts 1-4, which saves you € 33,- in postage costs.

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  • Part 1 — published summer 2024
  • Part 2 — published Christmas 2024
  • Part 3 — published summer 2025
  • Part 4 — appears summer 2026

The series in four parts

The series of four books is didactically structured:

  • Part 1 deals with the digestive system in all its facets (Oris, Oesophagus, Gaster, Duodenum, Intestinum, Colon).
  • Part 2 describes the other digestive organs (Hepar, Ren, Peritoneum, Pancreas, Lien).
  • Part 3 is about the pelvis (woman & man) and the thorax (Cor, Pulmones).
  • Part 4 deals with the regulatory systems, such as endocrinology, the diaphragms and the Basic-Bio-Regulation-System (BBRS).

Who are the books intended for?

  • Students of osteopathy: an indispensable study aid for those preparing for a career as an osteopath.
  • Experienced osteopaths DO: expand your knowledge and gain new insights that you can immediately apply in your practice.

A word from Robert Muts himself:

“Osteopathy is about understanding, feeling and applying. This standard work not only helps you to understand the theory, but also to work with knowledge and self-confidence in practice.”

Reviews

What do readers say?

“I don’t have any gurus, but if I would, it would be Robert, my mentor in the visceral part of osteopathic therapy. So much looking forward to diving into these new books.” — Jelle Zandveld, osteopath

Quirijn Wijtten, DO — 9.5/10

A masterwork in osteopathy

Robert Muts has created impressive works with this series of books in the visceral field. Not only are core principles of osteopathy clearly explained, but these works also provide a profound foundation for both students and experienced osteopaths. As a former teacher with many years of experience, and as the director of a renowned academy, Robert Muts brings together an unprecedented passion and expertise in these books. It is abundantly clear that this work is a life project — a summary of decades of knowledge, clinical practice and didactic experience. What makes these books special is, among other things, the way in which the author conveys his vision of the profession: his enthusiasm and dedication can be felt throughout. An essential work that will undoubtedly remain a reference within osteopathy for years to come.

Quirijn Wijtten, DO — 9.5/10

Dirk Mutsaerts, DO — 8/10

Welcome standard work for visceral techniques

Very pleasant and welcome workbook for osteopaths who use visceral techniques — both for the student and the advanced osteopath. With a clear explanation from physiology, neurology, pathology and embryology. For each part, relationships are made to history and philosophy for extra deepening. The wealth of knowledge and experience that Robert Muts has gained in his practice is reflected in this book.

Dirk Mutsaerts, DO — 8/10

Sandra Louis, DO (Madrid) — 10/10

A must-have book on osteopathy in the visceral field

This book covers all aspects related to osteopathy in the visceral field, including historical background, anatomical and physiological foundations, conceptual models, anecdotes, tests, and techniques — all presented through the lens of a highly respected osteopath in this area, Robert Muts, and his extensive knowledge and experience. There is limited literature on the visceral approach in osteopathy, and this book is set to become one of the key reference works in the field. A must-have, I would say!

Sandra Louis, DO (Madrid) — 10/10

Kristijan Zaper (Croatia) — 8.5/10

Wow!

These books are a must-buy for everyone. The author truly gave his all to share his rich experience with the reader. They're easy to read and free of all the unnecessary complications that usually lead to confusion. Every technique is explained very clearly and is fully applicable in practice. You can feel that everything is tailored for practitioners — this book, in fact the entire series, offers reproducibility and a level of verifiable success that I personally haven't found in other works. My gratitude goes to Mr. Muts for his immense effort and for making the material accessible in both content and price.

Kristijan Zaper (Croatia) — 8.5/10

Look inside

Take a look at some chapters

Below you can browse sample chapters of each part as a pdf.

Course: the standard work in practice

Prefer to learn in practice? Robert also teaches postgraduate courses on the visceral field.

An extensive practical course based on the books: 'Structural approach of the viscera'. A directly practical course, in which the organs are treated one by one. In addition there are courses on the Peritoneum, the BBRS (Basic-Bio-Regulation-System), Fundamentals in Osteopathy, and more.

“Theater & osteopathy — then I think of Robert Muts. From start to finish, you will be taken into a great performance full of energy, passion, enthusiasm and an incredible wealth of knowledge and experience. Osteopathy as osteopathy is meant to be. If you ask me, a course that you absolutely must have done.” — Patrick van Mil, DO

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