Fascia : the tensional network of the human body : the science and clinical applications in manual and movement therapy / edited by Robert Schleip [and others].

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Book
Language
English
Published/​Created
Edinburgh ; New York : Churchill Livingstone/Elsevier, ©2012.
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xviii, 535 p., [12] p. of plates : ill. (some col.) ; 25 cm.

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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."--Publisher's website.
    Bibliographic references
    Includes bibliographical references and index.
    Contents
    • Scientific foundations. Anatomy of the fascial body ; Fascia as an organ of communication ; Fascial force transmission ; Physiology of fascial tissues.
    • Clinical application. Fascia-related disorders ; Diagnostic procedures for fascial elasticity ; Fascia-oriented therapies.
    • Research directions. Fascia research: methodological challenges and new directions.
    Other title(s)
    Science and clinical applications in manual and movement therapy
    ISBN
    • 9780702034251
    • 0702034258
    LCCN
    2011028592
    OCLC
    741340051
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