In the case of a greatly relaxed and atonic condition of the ligaments of the pelvis much trouble is experienced, often, in making the adjustment permanent. Many suggestions have been made and most of them useless but, probably the use of a belt of non-elastic webbing about two inches in width buckled tightly around the pelvis just below the anterior spines will do as much as anything and is a procedure well to follow in all such cases. Where there is a pendulous abdomen a support in the shape of a simple belt which should be so fitted as to act as a sling will transfer the weight of the abdominal viscera from the muscles, already stretched and atonic, to the belt and put the burden over the sacrum. This prevents the pulling of the innominatum in lesion again. Overcorrection is suggested as a means on the ground that it sets up irritation and induces fibrous ankylosis and for the same reason W. W. Howard places his patient prone and with thumb works the ligaments associated with the joint until they are thoroughly inflamed. The patient is then put in bed a few days and after the inflammation has cleared up the ligaments will be found to have shortened. To correct a rotary lesion between the pelvis and fifth lumbar the patient should be placed upon the side, and with the body held firmly, the pelvis can be forced backward or forward as the occasion demands. (See Coccyx). =The Legs.=—The origin of many symptoms manifested in the legs, as in the arms, are due to spinal lesions corresponding to the region of innervation to the affected tissues. The derangements of the pelvic bones are a frequent source of symptoms that are referred to the legs and feet. The osteopath finds that a slight dislocation of the hip may occur which is especially likely to affect the knee. This partial dislocation is apt to be an upward-posterior one; the head of the femur resting in the upper and posterior part of the acetabulum. Many diseases of the legs and feet are due to local displacement of the bones. The method of treatment is the same as given in surgical works. (See Sprains). A general treatment of the legs and thighs is oftentimes necessary; it consists of flexing the thighs quite firmly upon the abdomen, and executing thorough external and internal rotary movements of the thighs and legs. In a few cases both limbs are flexed strongly at the same time upon the abdomen. After giving these movements manipulation over the saphenous opening and beneath the popliteal space is performed. This general treatment tends to increase the circulation of the entire limb and to relax thoroughly all contracted fibres.