Anatomy Trains : Myofascial Meridians for Manual and Movement Therapists

The new edition of this successful book continues to present a unique understanding of the role of fascia in healthy movement and postural distortion which is of vital importance to bodyworkers and movement therapists worldwide. Fully updated throughout, Anatomy Trains: Myofascial Meridians for Manual and Movement Therapists will be ideal for all those professionals who have an interest in human movement: physiotherapists, manual therapists, osteopathic physicians and osteopaths, chiropractors, rehabilitation physicians, personal trainers, yoga teachers, acupuncturists, massage therapists and exercise scientists.Introduces a fresh approach to the study of human musculoskeletal structure and functionProvides a holistic view of anatomy which has been shown to improve the outcomes of physical therapies traditionally used to manage pain and other musculoskeletal disordersLayout designed to allow the reader to gather the concept quickly or gain a more detailed understanding of any given area according to needColour coded sections allow for easy identification of subject areasDesign icons direct readers to their own specialist areas of interest, e.g. manual therapy, movement therapy, visual assessment, kinaesthetic education or supplementary video materialApplies the Anatomy Trains concept to common types of movement and analysis of postureDescribes a theory which is applicable to all physical treatment modalitiesAppendices discuss the relevance of the Anatomy Trains concept to the work of Dr Louis Schultz (Meridians of Latitude), Ada Rolf (Structural Integration) and the practice of Oriental MedicineAccompanying DVD presents multi-media exploration of the concepts described in the book Presents the latest research findings underpinning the role of the myofascial network in human structure and functionContains updates arising out of continual teaching and practiceContains updates arising out of advances in dissectionNew video clips on an associated DVD presents practical examples of the concepts explored in the bookWebsite addresses and references fully updated throughout