Integrative Manual Therapy for the Connective Tissue System: Using Myofascial Release: The 3-Planar Fascial Fulcrum Approach

This book describes clinically proven hands-on techniques to decrease the pain and tensions of the myofascial tissues that cover every bodily organ. Included are protocols for lower back pain, respiratory discomfort, spinal dysfunction, headaches and migraines, joint problems, plantar fascitis, and more. Illustrated throughout, this is the fourth volume in the Integrative Manual Therapy series. The genesis of manual therapy An overview of fascial manipulation Palpation Connective tissue structure and function The cellular components of connective tissue The fibrillar elements of connective tissue The protective function of muscle; tensegrity Structure and function on a tissue level Connective tissue and developmental differentiation The histopathology of connective tissue and the stages of healing Adhesions-fibrosis-atrophy A non-linear approach to connective tissue integration : "the systems" or "when myofascial release is not enough" Myofascial dysfunction : the pathophysiology of interdependent tissues and organs The clinical practice of myofascial release : general considerations The soft tissue myofascial release technique The articular myofascial release technique The spinal system Specialized myofascial release techniques Specialized myofascial release techniques for facial expression The respiratory diaphragm system : myofascial release of transverse fascial restriction General protocol for myofascial release Evaluation of posture : indications for treatment with myofascial release Fascial glide assessment-indications of myofascial dysfunction Myofascial mapping The basic protocols for myofascial release Increasing range of motion with myofascial release (statistical analysis of a quantitative research study) A pictorial case study : treatment of a late post-acute pediatric patient. An historical examination of the beginnings and progress of manual therapy techniques may offer the practitioner a clear view of the roots to this part of our professional past. "Provides detailed descriptions of hands-on techniques, with pictures and photographs, for decreasing pain and tension in the myofascial tissues"--Provided by publisher.