Fascia, Function, and Medical Applications: Second Edition

Fascia is the biodynamic tissue that connects every muscle, bone, organ, and nerve in the body; it is an emerging field in healthcare and allied health modalities. Following its predecessor, the second edition is essential reading for medical and allied health practitioners who want to bring scientific insights of the importance of fascia to human health into their clinical practices. It contains contributions from a team of top researchers and expert practitioners, including physicians, clinicians, therapists, dissectors, and surgeons. Illustrated in full color throughout, this book presents a vital update to the first edition to include the most up-to-date science and practical applications, written by the experts themselves. It provides insight and explanations for problems, including chronic low back pain, frozen shoulder, post-partum issues, chronic inflammation, and other symptoms that may not respond to more conventional treatments. It gives healthcare practitioners information they need to make better decisions to improve the health of patients, often without pharmaceuticals or surgeries. Cover Half Title Title Page Copyright Page Table of Contents Preface Co-Editor Preface Editors Contributors Section 1 Fascia Chapter 1 De Fabrica Humani Corporis: Fascia as the Fabric of the Body Chapter 2 Fascial Net Plastination Project Chapter 3 The Importance of Fascial Models in Anatomical Education Chapter 4 Fascial Anatomy Chapter 5 Physiology of the Fascia Chapter 6 Innervation of Fascia Chapter 7 Fascia and the Circulatory System Chapter 8 Factors Influencing the Extracellular Matrix: Fascia as a Changing Structure Chapter 9 In Vivo Exploration of Living Human Fascia Using Intra-Tissular Endoscopy: A New Approach to the Study of Living Matter Section 2 Function Chapter 10 The Mechanical Behavior of the Fascial System Chapter 11 Applied Biotensegrity Chapter 12 Effects of Loading and Nutrition on Connective Tissue Chapter 13 Hormonal Effects on Fascia in Women Chapter 14 Does Fascia Stretch? Chapter 15 The Fascial System in Walking Chapter 16 Postural Evaluation Chapter 17 Visual Assessment of Postural Antecedents to Nonspecific Low Back Pain Section 3 Medical and Clinical Applications: Interstitial Notes on Section 3 Chapter 18 Anatomy Trains Structural Integration Chapter 19 Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy: History, Perspectives, and Treatment Chapter 20 Fascial Manipulation Chapter 21 Dermal-Fascial Restoration® Chapter 22 Fascia Stretch TherapyTM Chapter 23 Scar Tissue Management Chapter 24 Exercise and Fascial Movement Therapy for Cancer Survivors: Potential Benefits and Recommendations Chapter 25 Clinical Foundations and Applications for Self-Myofascial Release with Balls, Rollers, and Tools Chapter 26 Yoga Styles and Fascia: A Holistic Approach to Movement and Wellness Chapter 27 Fascia and the Health Benefits of Tai Chi Index