Anatomy Trains : Myofascial Meridians for Manual and Movement Therapists

by Myers

• ISBN13: 9780443063510
• ISBN10: 0443063516
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-09-19
• Publisher: Churchill Livingstone

Summary

An 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.

Table of Contents

Foreword	vii
Deane Juhan
Foreword	ix
Leon Chaitow
Preface	xiii
Acknowledgements	xiv
How to use this book	xvi
Introduction: laying the railbed	3	(6)
The world according to fascia	9	(42)
The rules of the game	51	(10)
The superficial back line	61	(32)
The superficial front line	93	(28)
The lateral line	121	(18)
The spiral line	139	(20)
The arm lines	159	(24)
The functional lines	183	(8)
The deep front line	191	(30)
Anatomy trains in motion	221	(24)
Structural analysis	245	(20)
Appendix 1 A note on the meridians of latitude: the work of Dr Louis Schultz	265	(4)
Appendix 2 Principles of treatment	269	(2)
Glossary	271	(2)
Bibliography	273	(2)
Index	275