Mensendieck system
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The Mensendieck System is a therapeutic teaching methodology for female physical education claimed to be both corrective and preventive. It was developed by Bess Mensendieck (1 July 1864 New York City - 27 January 1957, born Elizabeth Marguerite de Varel Mensendieck), who was an American physician and gymnastics teacher of Dutch descent. She is one of the most important founders of early breathing and physical pedagogy in Europe and America.[1][2]
Mensendieck published a number of books on the subject starting with the German publication titled Körperkultur des Weibes (Physical Culture of Women) with practical hygienic and aesthetic tips, 1906.[3][4][5]