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

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

Trigger Point Therapy for Myofascial Pain: The Practice of Informed Touch

Trigger Point Therapy for Myofascial Pain: The Practice of Informed Touch
by Donna Finando L.Ac. L.M.T., Steven Finando Ph.D. L.Ac.
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A clinical reference manual for the evaluation and treatment of muscle pain

• Contains detailed illustrations of pain patterns and trigger-point locations

• 15,000 copies sold in first hardcover edition

Myofascial pain syndromes are among the fastest growing problems that physicians, osteopaths, acupuncturists, and physical, occupational, and massage therapists encounter in their patients. In Trigger Point Therapy for Myofascial Pain Donna and Steven Finando have organized vast amounts of information on treating myofascial pain into an accessible "user's manual" for healthcare practitioners. They examine a wide range of pain patterns and present evaluation and palpation techniques for reducing trigger points--and thereby alleviating pain--in the most clinically significant musculature of the body.

This comprehensive yet easy-to-use reference guide to treatment of muscle pain begins with chapters on the concept of Qi and its relationship to myology, specific trigger point location and activation, and palpatory skill-building techniques. Subsequent sections provide detailed information on each muscle to teach clinicians to locate quickly and accurately individual points of pain and compensation. A visual index allows easy identification of the muscles that may be involved. Trigger Point Therapy for Myofascial Pain provides necessary and invaluable information for sufferers and any professional involved with myofascial disorders.

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• Amazon Sales Rank: #12958 in Books
• Published on: 2005-08-22
• Released on: 2005-09-02
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: .64" h x 8.32" w x 10.78" l, 1.54 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 256 pages