Fascia: The Tensional Network of the Human Body: The science and clinical applications in manual and movement therapy, 1e

Fascia: The Tensional Network of the Human Body: The science and clinical applications in manual and movement therapy, 1e
by Robert Schleip PhD MA, Thomas W. Findley MD PhD, Leon Chaitow ND DO (UK), Peter Huijing PhD
Publication Date: April 11, 2012

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Compiled by experts of international renown, Fascia: The Tensional Network of the Human Body brings together very different contributors who share the desire to bridge the gap between theory and practice as much as possible in our current knowledge of the human fascia. With contributions from over 100 specialists and researchers from throughout the world, this new volume will be ideal for all professionals who have an interest in fascia and human movement - physiotherapists, osteopathic physicians and osteopaths, chiropractors, structural integration practitioners, manual therapists, massage therapists, acupuncturists, yoga or Pilates instructors, exercise scientists and personal trainers - as well as physicians involved with musculoskeletal medicine, pain management and rehabilitation, and basic scientists working in the field.

• Reflects the efforts of almost 100 scientists and clinicians from throughout the world
• Offers comprehensive coverage ranging from anatomy and physiology, clinical conditions and associated therapies, to recently developed research techniques
• Explores the role of fascia as a bodywide communication system
• Presents the latest information available on myofascial force transmission which helps establish a scientific basis for given clinical experiences
• Explores the importance of fascia as a sensory organ - for example, its important proprioceptive and nociceptive functions which have implications for the generation of low back pain
• Describes new imaging methods which confirm the connectivity of organs and tissues
• Designed to organize relevant information for professionals involved in the therapeutic manipulation of the body's connective tissue matrix (fascia) as well as for scientists involved in basic science research
• Reflects the increasing need for information about the properties of fascia, particularly for osteopaths, massage therapists, physiotherapists and other complementary health care professionals
• Offers new insights on the fascial related foundations of Traditional Chinese Medicine Meridians and the fascial effects of acupuncture

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• Amazon Sales Rank: #35787 in Books
• Published on: 2012-04-11
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 566 pages

A Massage Therapist's Guide to Pathology (LWW Massage Therapy and Bodywork Educational Series)

A Massage Therapist's Guide to Pathology (LWW Massage Therapy and Bodywork Educational Series)
by Ruth Werner LMP NCTMB
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The best-selling pathology textbook for massage therapy is now in its Fourth Edition. The book presents detailed information on the etiology, signs and symptoms, and treatment of over 200 diseases and conditions, emphasizing how massage influences the disease and healing processes and how therapists can maximize the benefits while minimizing the risks.

This edition includes Modality Recommendation Charts offering specific advice about modalities to pursue or avoid in various circumstances. The book has been reorganized to include an introductory chapter on fundamental concepts and a concluding chapter on cancer. New topics covered include myeloma, sickle cell disease, and autism spectrum disorders.

A bound-in CD-ROM includes animations, video clips, interactive flashcards, quiz questions, an audio glossary, and printable client history forms.

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• Amazon Sales Rank: #20775 in Books
• Published on: 2008-01-18
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 1.57" h x 8.51" w x 11.22" l, 4.74 pounds
• Binding: Hardcover
• 772 pages

Fascial Release for Structural Balance

Fascial Release for Structural Balance
by Thomas Myers, James Earls
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Fascia, the soft tissue surrounding muscles, bones, and organs, plays a crucial role in supporting the body. By learning to intelligently manipulate it, a bodyworker or therapist can help clients with many chronic conditions, providing immediate pain relief as well as reducing ongoing aches and pains. In Fascial Release for Structural Balance, authors James Earls and Thomas Meyers—both respected bodywork professionals—argue that approaching the fascia requires “a different eye, a different touch, and tissue-specific techniques.” Designed for any bodywork practitioner using manual therapy, including physiotherapists, osteopaths, chiropractors, myofascial and trigger point therapists, and massage therapists, this book offers a detailed introduction to structural anatomy and fascial release therapy, including postural analysis, complete technique descriptions, and the art of proper assessment of a patient through “bodyreading.” Featuring 150 black-and-white photographs, Fascial Release for Structural Balance provides the information therapists need to give effective treatments and create long-lasting, systemic change in clients’ shape and structure.

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• Amazon Sales Rank: #8326 in Books
• Published on: 2010-11-09
• Released on: 2010-11-09
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 10.84" h x .57" w x 8.39" l, 2.25 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 288 pages

Anatomy Trains: Myofascial Meridians for Manual and Movement Therapists, 2e

Anatomy Trains: Myofascial Meridians for Manual and Movement Therapists, 2e
by Thomas W. Myers LMT NCTMB ARP Certified Rolfer
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Understanding the role of fascia in healthy movement and postural distortion is of vital importance to bodyworkers and movement therapists. Anatomy Trains: Myofascial Meridians for Manual and Movement Therapists presents a unique 'whole systems' view of myofascial/locomotor anatomy in which the bodywide connections among the muscles within the fascial net are described in detail for the first time. Using the metaphor of railway or train lines, Myers explains how patterns of strain communicate through the myofascial 'webbing', contributing to postural compensation and movement stability. Written in a style that makes it easy to understand and apply, Anatomy Trains provides an accessible and comprehensive explanation of the anatomy and function of the myofascial system in the body. The DVD ROM in the back of the book contains video of techniques, Anatomy Trains-based dissections and computer animations of the myofascial meridian lines.

includes full-colour illustrations of 11 myofascial meridians and the rules for discovering other meridians
. uses numerous full colour charts and drawings to detail the muscular and fascial structures involved in the meridians
. presents information on assessment of structural and movement patterns and gives related application to manual therapy and movement education
. provides a selection of techniques from the library of structural integration
. includes an introduction to the fascial system as a whole, with points-of-view and the latest research findings on the fascial system's responses
. offers a fun approach to learning essential structural anatomy, comparing the connective tissue system to a railway network
. video material on the accompanying DVD ROM to visually present the anatomy as described in the book.

Full colour throughout
. New design and layout
. 140 New full colour figures including dissection photographs and client photos
. DVD ROM in back of book
. A new appendices on 'Structural integration' and 'Myofascial meridians and oriental medicine'
. New posters to be published simultaneously.

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• Amazon Sales Rank: #2991 in Books
• Published on: 2008-12-03
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: .80" h x 8.60" w x 10.80" l, 2.25 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 440 pages