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Product Identifiers

PublisherElsevier-Health Sciences Division

ISBN-100443063516

ISBN-139780443063510

eBay Product ID (ePID)1927231

Product Key Features

Number of Pages300 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameAnatomy Trains : Myofascial Meridians for Manual and Movement Therapists

SubjectAlternative & Complementary Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Massage & Reflexotherapy

Publication Year2001

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaHealth & Fitness, Medical

AuthorThomas W. Myers

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Weight26.1 Oz

Item Length10.6 in

Item Width8.7 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

LCCN2001-047303

Dewey Edition21

TitleLeadingThe

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal612.7/5

Table Of ContentIntroduction: Laying the railbed 1. The world according to fascia 2. The rules of the game 3. The superficial back line 4. The superficial front line 5. The lateral line 6. The spiral line 7. The arm lines 8. The functional lines 9. The deep front line 10. Anatomy trains in motion 11. Structural Analysis Appendix 1. A note on the meridians of latitude: the work of Dr Louis Schultz Appendix 2. Principles of treatment Glossary Bibliography

SynopsisAn accessible and comprehensive approach to the anatomy and function of the fascial system in the body combined with a holistic overview of myofascial therapy. Many different therapists now use myofascial techniques to influence postural change and pain relief. This book demonstrates exactly how the muscles connect within the connect tissue to affect posture, compensatory strain, and pain patterns. The aim is to present scientifically sound and often complicated material in a way which can be easily learned, understood, and applied by those who do not necessarily have a scientific background. ANATOMY TRAINS is written and presented in a style that allows this new information on the myofascial system to be easily absorbed by a wide range of readers: from the student, athlete, or client to the most experienced therapist., An accessible and comprehensive approach to the anatomy and function of the fascial system in the body combined with a holitsic overview of myofascial therapy. Many different therapists now use myofascial techniques to influence postural change and pain relief. This book demonstrates exactly how the muscles connect within the connect tissue to affect posture, compensatory strain and pain patterns. The aim is to present scientifically sound and often complicated material in a way which can be easily learned, understood, and applied by those who do not necessarily have a scientific background. Anatomy Trains is written and presented in a style that allows this new information on the myofascial system to be easily absorbed by a wide range of readers: from the student, athlete, or client to the most experienced therapist. Includes full-colour illustrations of 11 myofascial meridians and the rules for discovering other meridians Uses numerous two-colour charts and drawings to detail the muscular and fascial structures involved in the meridians Presents information on assessment of structural and movement patterns and gives related applications to manual therapy and movement education Provides a selection of techniques from the library of structural integration Includes an introduction to the fascial system as a whole, with new points-of-view and new research findings on the fascial system's responses Offers a fun approach to learning essential structural anatomy, comparing the connective tissue system to a railway network

LC Classification NumberQM563.M98 2001