In this unique and lavishly illustrated book and its accompanying videos the practitioner can for the first time see the effect of manual interventions on underlying body structures. Volume 2 addresses its applications to the thoracic and lumbar spine, the pelvis, and the lower body.
The author's own teaching and practice provide the material that explains and illustrates fascial anatomy and therapeutic procedures. The beautiful full color photographs and videos of dissections of non-embalmed cadavers show the continuity of the fascial system and its dynamic links to other body systems. By demonstrating the effect that therapy has on body structures the book will be of interest and practical value to the physical therapist, osteopath, chiropractor, physician and all bodyworkers dedicated to manual therapy, as well as to researchers wishing to build on this ground-breaking material.
Dr Andrzej Pilat is a Physiotherapist and specialist in manual therapy. Creator of the Myofascial Induction approach. Lecturer on postgraduate and master degree programs in numerous universities in Spain and other European countries as well as in Central and South America. Author of the book Myofascial Induction, and co-author of books and papers on manual therapy published in Britain, Spain, Italy and the USA. Director of the Tupimek School of Myofascial Therapies, Madrid, Spain. Dr Andrzej Pilat has undertaken pioneering research on fascial anatomy using non-embalmed cadaver dissections and has used his expertise as a photographer to capture the inner beauty of the body in pictures.
Author(s): Pilat, Andrezj.
Edition: 1
Publisher: Handspring Publishing Limited
Year: 2023
Language: English
Commentary: fascias,fascial system, miofascia and trigger points release
Pages: 380
Tags: fascias,fascial system, miofascia and trigger points release
Cover
Of Related Interest
Title Page
Copyright
Contents
Dedication
About the author
Foreword by Jan Dommerholt
Foreword by Robert Schleip
Foreword by Andry Vleeming
Preface
Online videos
Acknowledgments
CHAPTER 1 Connecting and moving forward: Fascia as a multifunctional system
Introduction
The fascial system and communication between body systems
References
CHAPTER 2 Thoracolumbar fascia: The heart of the matter
General considerations related to the fascial system of the lower quadrant
How load is transferred between the spine, pelvis, arms, and legs
Thoracolumbar fascia: The heart of the matter
Conclusion
References
CHAPTER 3 Lower quadrant assessment
Introduction
The characteristics of the lower quadrant
The assessment process
Conclusion
References
CHAPTER 4 Pelvic girdle dysfunctions: Lower back and sacroiliac structures; Abdominal area
Lower back and sacroiliac structures
Introduction: The lower back
Anatomical considerations related to the lower back
Neurological considerations related to the lower back
The pelvic girdle and low back pain
The cell–ECM–brain model
Introduction: Sacroiliac structures
Structure and function of the sacroiliac joint
Conclusion
Abdominal area
Introduction
Anatomical considerations related to the abdominal fascial system
Biomechanical considerations related to the abdominal fascial system
Blood supply to the abdominal fascial system
Innervation of the abdominal fascial system
Conclusion
References
MIT procedures for common pelvic girdle dysfunctions: Lower back and sacroiliac structures; Abdominal area
CHAPTER 5 Pelvic girdle dysfunctions: Gluteal structures; Inguinal and pubic structures; Pelvic floor (external)
Gluteal structures
Introduction
Anatomical considerations related to the gluteal structures
Biomechanics and the gluteal area
Deep gluteal syndrome
Conclusion
Inguinal and pubic structures
Introduction
Anatomical considerations related to the inguinal and pubic structures
Symphysis pubis dysfunction and groin pain
Conclusion
Pelvic floor (external)
Introduction
The pelvic floor, posture, and gravity
The pelvic floor system and its supporting structures
Endopelvic fascia as a part of the dynamics of the pelvic floor system
Pelvic floor dysfunction
Conclusion
References
MIT procedures for common pelvic girdle dysfunctions: Gluteal structures; Inguinal and pubic structures; Pelvic floor (external)
CHAPTER 6 Lower extremity dysfunctions related to the fascial system
Introduction
Anatomical considerations related to the fascia of the lower limb
Thigh structures: Fascia lata
Knee structures
Lower leg structures: Crural fascia
Foot structures
Conclusion
References
MIT procedures for common lower extremity dysfunctions
CHAPTER 7 Fascia and therapeutic movement in translational practice: From the laboratory to the clinic
Introduction
Human existence as a biological behavior
The therapeutic process
Conclusion
References
Permissions and sources
Subject index
Author index
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