The role of the fascia in musculoskeletal conditions and as a body-wide communication system is now well established. Fascia: The Tensional Network of the Human Body constitutes the most comprehensive foundational textbook available that also provides the latest research theory and science around fascia and their function.
This book is unique in offering consensus from scientists and clinicians from across the world and brings together the work of the group behind the international Fascia Research Congress. It is ideal for advanced sports physiotherapists /physical therapists, musculoskeletal/orthopaedic medicine practitioners, as well as all professionals with an interest in fascia and human movement.
The comprehensive contents lay the foundations of understanding about fascia, covering current scientific understanding of physiology and anatomy, fascial-related disorders and associated therapies, and recently developed research techniques.
1. Introduction - p. iii 2. List of Illustrations - p. iii 3. List of Tables - p. iii 4. SECTION I: Scientific Foundations - p. iii 5. PART 1: Topographical Anatomy - p. iii 6. Chapter 1: Evolution of fascia-focused anatomy - p. iii 7. Chapter 2: General anatomy of the muscle fasciae - p. 16 8. Chapter 3: Somatic fascia - p. 27 9. Chapter 4: Fascia superficialis - p. 36 10. Chapter 5: Deep fascia of the limbs - p. 46 11. Chapter 6: The thoracolumbar fascia - p. 53 12. Chapter 7: Deep fascia of the neck and deep inner fascia of the anterior wall of the trunk - p. 73 13. Chapter 8: Visceral fascia - p. 82 14. Chapter 9: Membranous structures within the cranial bowl and intraspinal space - p. 94 15. Chapter 10: Diaphragmatic structures - p. 104 16. Chapter 11: Molecular aspects of fascia - p. 115 17. Chapter 12: Fascia of the pelvic floor - p. 124 18. Chapter 13: Embryology of the fascial system - p. 134 19. Chapter 14: On the origin of fascia: A phenomenological embryology of fascia as the “fabric” of the body - p. 140 20. PART 2: Communication - p. 154 21. Chapter 15: Fascia as an organ of communication - p. 154 22. Chapter 16: Proprioception - p. 159 23. Chapter 17: Interoception: A new correlate for intricate connections between fascial receptors, emotion, and self-awareness - p. 168 24. Chapter 18: Nociception: The thoracolumbar and crural fascia as sensory organs - p. 178 25. Chapter 19: Fascia as a body-wide communication system - p. 187 26. PART 3: Force Transmission - p. 198 27. Chapter 20: Force transmission and muscle mechanics: General principles - p. 198 28. Chapter 21: Epimuscular myofascial force transmission: An introduction - p. 203 29. Chapter 22: Myofascial chains: A review of different models - p. 210 30. Chapter 23: Anatomy trains: Myofascial force transmission in postural patterns - p. 219 31. Chapter 24: Biotensegrity and the mechanics of fascia - p. 231 32. Chapter 25: Human living microanatomy - p. 238 33. Chapter 26: The fascial net: Resonance frequency with links to thermodynamics - p. 248 34. PART 4: Physiology - p. 256 35. Chapter 27: The physiology of fascia: An introduction - p. 256 36. Chapter 28: Fascia is alive: How cells modulate the tonicity and architecture of fascial tissues - p. 264 37. Chapter 29: Extracellular matrix - p. 275 38. Chapter 30: The influence of pH and other metabolic factors on fascial properties - p. 285 39. Chapter 31: Fluid dynamics in fascial tissues - p. 293 40. SECTION II: Clinical Application - p. 298 41. PART 5: Fascia-Related Disorders - p. 298 42. Chapter 32: Fascia-related disorders: An introduction - p. 298 43. Chapter 33: Dupuytren’s disease and other fibrocontractive disorders - p. 303 44. Chapter 34: Spastic paresis - p. 311 45. Chapter 35: Diabetic foot - p. 317 46. Chapter 36: Trigger points as a fascia-related disorder - p. 328 47. Chapter 37: Joint hypermobility due to pathologically increased compliance of extra- and intramuscular connective tissues - p. 340 48. Chapter 38: Anatomy of the plantar fascia - p. 347 49. Chapter 39: Fascia and low back pain - p. 357 50. Chapter 40: The role of fascia in oncology - p. 366 51. PART 6: Diagnostic Procedures for Fascial Elasticity - p. 378 52. Chapter 41: Diagnostic procedures for fascial elasticity: An introduction - p. 378 53. Chapter 42: Fascial palpation - p. 383 54. Chapter 43: Hypermobility, hypermobility spectrum disorders, and hypermobile Ehlers–Danlos syndrome - p. 392 55. Chapter 44: Mechanical deformation-based assessment methods - p. 405 56. PART 7: Fascia-Oriented Therapies - p. 416 57. Chapter 45: Fascia-oriented therapies: Inclusion criteria and overview - p. 416 58. Chapter 46: Trigger point therapy from a contemporary pain science perspective - p. 420 59. Chapter 47: Structural integration - p. 429 60. Chapter 48: Myofascial induction approaches - p. 430 61. Chapter 49: Osteopathy and fascia in clinical practice - p. 446 62. Chapter 50: Connective tissue manipulation - p. 453 63. Chapter 51: Fascial manipulation - p. 461 64. Chapter 52: Managing dysfunctional scar tissue - p. 464 65. Chapter 53: Acupuncture as a fascia-oriented therapy - p. 480 66. Chapter 54: Gua sha - p. 490 67. Chapter 55: Prolotherapy as a regenerative injection treatment - p. 495 68. Chapter 56: Neural therapy - p. 506 69. Chapter 57: Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization: Emphasizing the fascia - p. 516 70. Chapter 58: The fascial distortion model - p. 527 71. Chapter 59: Fascial treatment of axillary web syndrome after breast cancer surgery - p. 534 72. Chapter 60: Temperature effects on fascia - p. 540 73. Chapter 61: Neurodynamics: Movement for neuropathic pain states - p. 546 74. Chapter 62: Stretching and fascia - p. 556 75. Chapter 63: Yoga and fascia - p. 566 76. Chapter 64: Pilates and fascia: The art of “working in” - p. 574 77. Chapter 65: Nutrition and fascia: An antiinflammatory model - p. 584 78. Chapter 66: Fascial fitness: Suggestions for a fascia-oriented training approach in sports and movement therapies - p. 595 79. Chapter 67: Hydrorelease of fascia - p. 608 80. Chapter 68: Fascia and traditional chinese medicine - p. 617 81. Chapter 69: Extracorporeal shockwave therapy applied to myofascial tissue - p. 625 82. Chapter 70: Bowen therapy - p. 633 83. Chapter 71: Fascia and mental imagery: Can the two walk together? - p. 641 84. Chapter 72: Foam rolling - p. 649 85. Chapter 73: The functional aspects of fascia during human performance and sports - p. 657 86. SECTION III: Research Directions - p. 664 87. PART 8: Fascia Research: Methodological Challenges and New Directions - p. 664 88. Chapter 74: Fascia—clinical and fundamental scientific research: Considering the scientific process and its potential for creating clinical applications - p. 664 89. Chapter 75: Imaging: Ultrasound - p. 671 90. Chapter 76: On the problems of oversimplification in experiments and modeling of the body as a multilevel organizational unit - p. 679 91. Chapter 77: Myofascial force transmission and molecular pathways involved in adaptation of muscle size - p. 687 92. Chapter 78: Myofascial effect on muscle stem cell function and muscle regeneration - p. 695 93. Glossary - p. 697 94. Index - p. 697
The role of the fascia in musculoskeletal conditions and as a body-wide communication system is now well established. Fascia: The Tensional Network of the Human Body constitutes the most comprehensive foundational textbook available that also provides the latest research theory and science around fascia and their function.
This book is unique in offering consensus from scientists and clinicians from across the world and brings together the work of the group behind the international Fascia Research Congress. It is ideal for advanced sports physiotherapists /physical therapists, musculoskeletal/orthopaedic medicine practitioners, as well as all professionals with an interest in fascia and human movement.
The comprehensive contents lay the foundations of understanding about fascia, covering current scientific understanding of physiology and anatomy, fascial-related disorders and associated therapies, and recently developed research techniques.
1. Introduction - p. iii 2. List of Illustrations - p. iii 3. List of Tables - p. iii 4. SECTION I: Scientific Foundations - p. iii 5. PART 1: Topographical Anatomy - p. iii 6. Chapter 1: Evolution of fascia-focused anatomy - p. iii 7. Chapter 2: General anatomy of the muscle fasciae - p. 16 8. Chapter 3: Somatic fascia - p. 27 9. Chapter 4: Fascia superficialis - p. 36 10. Chapter 5: Deep fascia of the limbs - p. 46 11. Chapter 6: The thoracolumbar fascia - p. 53 12. Chapter 7: Deep fascia of the neck and deep inner fascia of the anterior wall of the trunk - p. 73 13. Chapter 8: Visceral fascia - p. 82 14. Chapter 9: Membranous structures within the cranial bowl and intraspinal space - p. 94 15. Chapter 10: Diaphragmatic structures - p. 104 16. Chapter 11: Molecular aspects of fascia - p. 115 17. Chapter 12: Fascia of the pelvic floor - p. 124 18. Chapter 13: Embryology of the fascial system - p. 134 19. Chapter 14: On the origin of fascia: A phenomenological embryology of fascia as the “fabric” of the body - p. 140 20. PART 2: Communication - p. 154 21. Chapter 15: Fascia as an organ of communication - p. 154 22. Chapter 16: Proprioception - p. 159 23. Chapter 17: Interoception: A new correlate for intricate connections between fascial receptors, emotion, and self-awareness - p. 168 24. Chapter 18: Nociception: The thoracolumbar and crural fascia as sensory organs - p. 178 25. Chapter 19: Fascia as a body-wide communication system - p. 187 26. PART 3: Force Transmission - p. 198 27. Chapter 20: Force transmission and muscle mechanics: General principles - p. 198 28. Chapter 21: Epimuscular myofascial force transmission: An introduction - p. 203 29. Chapter 22: Myofascial chains: A review of different models - p. 210 30. Chapter 23: Anatomy trains: Myofascial force transmission in postural patterns - p. 219 31. Chapter 24: Biotensegrity and the mechanics of fascia - p. 231 32. Chapter 25: Human living microanatomy - p. 238 33. Chapter 26: The fascial net: Resonance frequency with links to thermodynamics - p. 248 34. PART 4: Physiology - p. 256 35. Chapter 27: The physiology of fascia: An introduction - p. 256 36. Chapter 28: Fascia is alive: How cells modulate the tonicity and architecture of fascial tissues - p. 264 37. Chapter 29: Extracellular matrix - p. 275 38. Chapter 30: The influence of pH and other metabolic factors on fascial properties - p. 285 39. Chapter 31: Fluid dynamics in fascial tissues - p. 293 40. SECTION II: Clinical Application - p. 298 41. PART 5: Fascia-Related Disorders - p. 298 42. Chapter 32: Fascia-related disorders: An introduction - p. 298 43. Chapter 33: Dupuytren’s disease and other fibrocontractive disorders - p. 303 44. Chapter 34: Spastic paresis - p. 311 45. Chapter 35: Diabetic foot - p. 317 46. Chapter 36: Trigger points as a fascia-related disorder - p. 328 47. Chapter 37: Joint hypermobility due to pathologically increased compliance of extra- and intramuscular connective tissues - p. 340 48. Chapter 38: Anatomy of the plantar fascia - p. 347 49. Chapter 39: Fascia and low back pain - p. 357 50. Chapter 40: The role of fascia in oncology - p. 366 51. PART 6: Diagnostic Procedures for Fascial Elasticity - p. 378 52. Chapter 41: Diagnostic procedures for fascial elasticity: An introduction - p. 378 53. Chapter 42: Fascial palpation - p. 383 54. Chapter 43: Hypermobility, hypermobility spectrum disorders, and hypermobile Ehlers–Danlos syndrome - p. 392 55. Chapter 44: Mechanical deformation-based assessment methods - p. 405 56. PART 7: Fascia-Oriented Therapies - p. 416 57. Chapter 45: Fascia-oriented therapies: Inclusion criteria and overview - p. 416 58. Chapter 46: Trigger point therapy from a contemporary pain science perspective - p. 420 59. Chapter 47: Structural integration - p. 429 60. Chapter 48: Myofascial induction approaches - p. 430 61. Chapter 49: Osteopathy and fascia in clinical practice - p. 446 62. Chapter 50: Connective tissue manipulation - p. 453 63. Chapter 51: Fascial manipulation - p. 461 64. Chapter 52: Managing dysfunctional scar tissue - p. 464 65. Chapter 53: Acupuncture as a fascia-oriented therapy - p. 480 66. Chapter 54: Gua sha - p. 490 67. Chapter 55: Prolotherapy as a regenerative injection treatment - p. 495 68. Chapter 56: Neural therapy - p. 506 69. Chapter 57: Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization: Emphasizing the fascia - p. 516 70. Chapter 58: The fascial distortion model - p. 527 71. Chapter 59: Fascial treatment of axillary web syndrome after breast cancer surgery - p. 534 72. Chapter 60: Temperature effects on fascia - p. 540 73. Chapter 61: Neurodynamics: Movement for neuropathic pain states - p. 546 74. Chapter 62: Stretching and fascia - p. 556 75. Chapter 63: Yoga and fascia - p. 566 76. Chapter 64: Pilates and fascia: The art of “working in” - p. 574 77. Chapter 65: Nutrition and fascia: An antiinflammatory model - p. 584 78. Chapter 66: Fascial fitness: Suggestions for a fascia-oriented training approach in sports and movement therapies - p. 595 79. Chapter 67: Hydrorelease of fascia - p. 608 80. Chapter 68: Fascia and traditional chinese medicine - p. 617 81. Chapter 69: Extracorporeal shockwave therapy applied to myofascial tissue - p. 625 82. Chapter 70: Bowen therapy - p. 633 83. Chapter 71: Fascia and mental imagery: Can the two walk together? - p. 641 84. Chapter 72: Foam rolling - p. 649 85. Chapter 73: The functional aspects of fascia during human performance and sports - p. 657 86. SECTION III: Research Directions - p. 664 87. PART 8: Fascia Research: Methodological Challenges and New Directions - p. 664 88. Chapter 74: Fascia—clinical and fundamental scientific research: Considering the scientific process and its potential for creating clinical applications - p. 664 89. Chapter 75: Imaging: Ultrasound - p. 671 90. Chapter 76: On the problems of oversimplification in experiments and modeling of the body as a multilevel organizational unit - p. 679 91. Chapter 77: Myofascial force transmission and molecular pathways involved in adaptation of muscle size - p. 687 92. Chapter 78: Myofascial effect on muscle stem cell function and muscle regeneration - p. 695 93. Glossary - p. 697 94. Index - p. 697
