The latest edition of this highly successful volume presents a
unique understanding of the role of fascia in healthy movement and
postural distortion which is of vital importance to bodyworkers and
movement therapists worldwide. Fully updated with the latest
scientific research, the book presents a unique 'whole systems'
view of myofascial/locomotor anatomy in which the body-wide
connections among the muscles within the fascial net are described
in detail. Using the metaphor of railway or train lines, the book
explains how patterns of strain communicate through the myofascial
'webbing', contributing to movement stability and postural
compensation. Written in the clear and accessible style that
characterised the success of previous editions, the book guides the
reader in the effective application of the Anatomy Trains theory
via the use of abundant diagrams, photographs and educational film
sequences on an associated website
(www.myersmyofascialmeridians.com). Anatomy Trains: Myofascial
Meridians for Manual and Movement Therapists will be ideal for all
those professionals who have an interest in human movement: massage
therapists, structural integration practitioners, craniosacral
therapists, yoga teachers, osteopaths, manual therapists,
physiotherapists, athletic trainers, personal trainers, dance and
movement teachers, chiropractors and acupuncturists. ""Anatomy
Trains" is certainly not devoid of personality. It is this
personality combined with a non-scientific writing style, yet
supported clearly with scientific references, that makes or breaks
the book as a reader. If approached with an open mind then there is
a clear working theory that flows throughout the text and even now
in its 3rd edition, the book appears novel and rogue. [...] There
is a clinical relevance to this book that could change the thinking
of most physiotherapists and encourage a more "whole body" approach
to therapy." Sam Blanchard, Head of Academy Physiotherapy, Brighton
& Hove Albion Football club. Provides a revolutionary approach
to the study of human anatomy which has been shown to improve the
outcomes of physical therapies traditionally used to manage pain
and other musculoskeletal disorders Describes a theory which is
applicable to all common types of movement, posture analysis and
physical treatment modalities Layout designed to allow the reader
to gather the concept quickly or gain a more detailed understanding
of any given area according to need Design icons direct readers to
their own specialist areas of interest, e.g. manual therapy,
movement therapy, visual assessment, kinaesthetic education or
supplementary video material Appendices discuss the relevance of
the Anatomy Trains concept to the work of Dr Louis Schultz
(Meridians of Latitude), Ada Rolf (Structural Integration) and the
practice of Oriental Medicine Accompanying website
(www.myersmyofascialmeridians.com) presents multi-media exploration
of the concepts described in the book - film clips from Kinesis
DVDs, computer graphic representations of the Anatomy Trains,
supplementary dissection photographs and video clips, webinars, and
some extra client photos for visual assessment practice Text
updated in relation to the most up-to-date research originally
published at the International Fascia Research Congress, Vancouver,
2012 Includes the latest evidence for the scientific basis of
common clinical findings, including preliminary evidence from human
fascial dissections Explores the role of fascia as our largest
sensory organ Contains updates arising out of continual teaching
and practice - for example, the role of the fascia and its
interconnectivity in the generation of pain and/or force
transmission New chapter discusses the role of Anatomy Trains
theory in the analysis of gait Video clips on an associated website
(www.myersmyofascialmeridians.com) present examples of the concepts
explored in the book Podcasts on the website explore the
therapeutic techniques involved Website addresses and references
fully updated throughout
General
Imprint: |
Churchill Livingstone
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
December 2013 |
First published: |
February 2014 |
Authors: |
Thomas W Myers
|
Dimensions: |
276 x 220 x 16mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
317 |
Edition: |
3rd Revised edition |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-7020-4654-4 |
Categories: |
Books >
Medicine >
Pre-clinical medicine: basic sciences >
Anatomy >
General
|
LSN: |
0-7020-4654-X |
Barcode: |
9780702046544 |
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