Elsevier: Schleip: Fascia: The Tensional Network of the Human Body - About the Book

About the Book



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.

Contents

SECTION I: SCIENTIFIC FOUNDATIONS
Part 1 Anatomy of the fascial body
Part 2 Fascia as an organ of communication
Part 3 Fascial force transmission
Part 4 Physiology of fascial tissues

SECTION II: CLINICAL APPLICATION
Part 5 Fascia-related disorders
Part 6 Diagnostic procedures for fascial elasticity
Part 7 Fascia-oriented therapies

SECTION III: RESEARCH DIRECTIONS
Part 8 Fascia research: methodological challenges and new directions

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