Fascia, function, and medical applications / edited by David Lesondak and Angeli Maun Akey.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

De Fabrica Humani Corporis : Fascia as the Fabric of the Body / Jaap van der Wal -- The Fascial Net Plastination Project / Rachelle Clauson -- The Importance of Fascial Models in Anatomical Education / Laurice Nemetz, Vladimir Chereminsky, Robert Schleip -- Fascial Anatomy / Carla Stecco, -- Physiology of the Fascia / Antonio Stecco -- Innervation of the Fascia / Robert Schleip PhD -- Fascia and the Circulatory System / Anita Boser, CHP, BCSI and Kirstin Schumaker, ATSI -- Factors Influencing the Extracellular Matrix: Fascia as a Changing Structure / Caterina Fede -- Exploration In Vivo of Living Human Fascia Using Intratissular Endoscopy : A New Approach to the Study of Living Matter / Jean-Claude Guimberteau -- The mechanical behavior of the fascial system / Lorenza Bonaldi, Alice Berardo, and Chiara Giulia Fontanella -- Applied Biotensegrity / Bradley D Fullerton -- Effects of Loading and Nutriton / Kenneth Tam, Keith Barr -- Hormonal Effects on Fascia in Women / Angeli Akey and Kathleen O'Neil Smith -- Does Fascia Stretch? / Chris Frederick -- The Fascial System in Walking / James Earls -- Postural Evaluation / Katja Bartsch -- Visual Assessment of Postural Antecedents in Non-Specific Low Back Pain / Thomas W Myers -- Anatomy Trains Structural Integration / Julie Hammond -- Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy: History, Perspectives, and Treatment / Richard Finn -- Fascial Manipulation / Antonio Stecco -- Dermal Fascial Restoration / Chris Frederick -- Fascia Stretch Therapy / Chris Frederick -- Scar Tissue Management / Catherine Ryan and Nancy Keeney-Smith -- Exercise and Fascial Movement Therapy for Cancer Survivors : Potential Benefits and Recommendation / PJ O'Clair -- Clinical Foundations and Applications for Self-Myofascial Release with Balls, Rollers and Tools / Jill Miller -- Yoga Styles and Fascia : A Holistic Approach to Movement and Wellness / Laurice Nemetz -- Fascia and the Health Benefits of Tai Chi / Patricia Huston.

"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"-- Provided by publisher.