Get a multi-dimensional understanding of musculoskeletal anatomy withAnatomy Trains: Myofascial Meridians for Manual Therapists & Movement Professionals, 4th Edition. This hugely successful, one-of-a-kind title continues to center on the application of anatomy trains across a variety of clinical assessment and treatment approaches ― demonstrating how painful problems in one area of the body can be linked to a "silent area" away from the problem, and ultimately giving rise to new treatment strategies.
This edition has been fully updated with the latest evidence-based research and includes new coverage of anatomy trains in motion using Pilates-evolved movement, anatomy trains in horses and dogs, and the updated fascial compendium on elements, properties, neurology, and origins of the fascial system. It also offers a new, larger library of videos, including animations and webinars with the author. In all, this unique exploration of the role of fascial in healthy movement and postural distortion is an essential read for physical therapists, massage therapists, craniosacral therapists, yoga instructors, osteopathologists, manual therapists, athletic and personal trainers, dance instructors, chiropractors, acupuncturists, and any professional working in the field of movement.
Revolutionary approach to the study of human anatomy provides a holistic map of myoanatomy to help improve the outcomes of physical therapies that are traditionally used to manage pain and other musculoskeletal disorders.
Relevant theory descriptions are applied to all common types of movement, posture analysis, and physical treatment modalities.
Intuitive content organization allows students to reference the concept quickly or gain a more detailed understanding of any given area according to need.
Section on myofascial force transmission in gait dynamics is written by guest author James Earls.
Robust appendices discuss the relevance of the Anatomy Trains concept to the work of Dr Louis Schultz (Meridians of Latitude), Ida Rolf (Structural Integration), and correspondences with acupuncture meridians.
New photos and images of fascial tissues, adhesions, and layers provide a better understanding of text content.
Revised and expanded content reflects the most up-to-date research and latest evidence for the scientific basis of common clinical findings.
New, larger library of videos includes animations and webinars with the author.
New Anatomy Trains in Motion section by guest author Karin Gurtner uses Pilates-evolved movement to explore strength and plasticity along myofascial meridians.
New addition: Anatomy Trains in Quadrupeds (horses and dogs) is mapped for equine and pet therapies by Rikke Schultz, DVM, Tove Due, DVM, and Vibeke Elbrønd, DVM, PhD.
New appendix: Updated fascial compendium on elements, properties, neurology, and origins of the fascial system.
Author(s): Thomas W. Myers
Edition: 4
Publisher: Elsevier Ltd
Year: 2020
Language: English
Commentary: Myofascial Meridians for Manual Therapists and Movement Professionals
Pages: 378
Tags: Myofascial Meridians for Manual Therapists and Movement Professionals
Instructions for online access
Cover image
Title Page
Dedication
Copyright
Preface
Preface to the First Edition
References
Acknowledgments
References
How to Use This Book
Videos
Acknowledgments
1 Laying the Railbed
The Philosophy
The Discovery
The Hypothesis
Anatomy Trains and Myofascial Meridians: What's in a Name?
History
References
2 The Rules of the Road
1 ‘Tracks’ Proceed in a Consistent Direction Without Interruption
2 These Tracks Are Tacked Down at Bony ‘Stations’ or Attachments
3 Tracks Join and Diverge in ‘Switches’ and the Occasional ‘Roundhouse’
4 ‘Expresses’ and ‘Locals’
Summary of Rules and Guidelines
What the Anatomy Trains Is Not
How We Present the Lines
References
3 The Superficial Back Line
Overview
Discussion 3.1
Discussion 3.2
References
4 The Superficial Front Line
Overview
Discussion 4.1
Discussion 4.2
References
5 The Lateral Line
Overview
Discussion 5.1
Discussion 5.2
Discussion 5.3
Discussion 5.4
References
6 The Spiral Line
Overview
Discussion 6.1
Discussion 6.2
Discussion 6.3
Discussion 6.4
Discussion 6.5
Discussion 6.6
References
7 The Arm Lines
Overview
Discussion 7.1
Discussion 7.2
Discussion 7.3
References
8 The Functional Lines
Overview
Discussion 8.1
References
9 The Deep Front Line
Overview
Discussion 9.1
Discussion 9.2
Discussion 9.3
References
10 Anatomy Trains in Movement
Applications of Anatomy Trains in Movement
Classical Sculpture
Athletics
Musicians
Sitting
Walking
An ‘Awareness Through Movement’ Lesson
Developmental Movement Stages
Some Examples From Asian Somatics
Summary
Anatomy Trains in Motion – Structural Integration Through Movement, by Karin Gurtner
References
11 BodyReading® – Structural Analysis
Global Postural Assessment Method
Postural Analysis of Five ‘Clients’
Subjective Elements
References
Appendix 1 A Fascial Reader
Biomechanical Auto-Regulation
Definitions
Fascial Components
Fascial Properties
Fascial Responses to Intervention
Fascial Kinesthesia
Fascia as a System
Embryology/Fascial Morphology/the Double-Bag Theory
Fascia and Tensegrity – the Musculoskeletal System as a Tensegrity Structure
Macrotensegrity – How the Body Manages the Balance Between Tension and Compression
Biomechanical Auto-Regulation – Microtensegrity: How the Cells Balance Tension and Compression
References
Appendix 2 A Note on the Meridians of Latitude: The Work of Dr Louis Schultz (1927–2007)
Reference
Appendix 3 Structural Integration
The Anatomy Trains ‘Recipe’
Principles of Treatment
Guidelines for Strategy
Principles of Body and Hand Use
Goals
Reference
Appendix 4 Myofascial Meridians and Asian Medicine
References
Appendix 5 Anatomy Trains in Quadrupeds – Initial Investigations
Introduction
Myofascial Meridians in Horses
Treating the Lines in Animals
Conclusion
Published References for the Lines in Animals
Anatomy Trains Terms
Anatomy/Physiology
Abbreviations/Acronyms
Lines
Bibliography
Bibliography
Index
