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| fascia training a whole-system approach: Fascia Training Johnathon Allen, Bill Parisi, 2019-02-22 If you want to be faster, stronger, and less prone to injury, it's critical you understand how important the body's fascia system is to athletic performance. Modern research and imaging technologies are showing us that it's far more significant than we have long understood. That's why Bill Parisi--founder of the Parisi Speed School--and extreme sports writer, Johnathon Allen, set out on a nationwide quest to interview the top experts in the field so they could present this new performance science in a paradigm shifting book that's not only packed with practical information, but also entertaining to read! Fascia Training: A Whole-System Approach, explores the new evidence-based science of fascia training as explained by top experts in the field, including Dr. Back Mechanic Stu McGill, champion Olympic coach Dan Pfaff, founder of Anatomy Trains Tom Myers, biomechanist Ken Clark, founder of Sparta Science Phil Wagner MD, and assistant coach of the Philadelphia 76ersTodd Wright. Fascia Training is a must read for anyone serious about improving performance and reducing injury. |
| fascia training a whole-system approach: Fascia Training a Whole-System Approach Bill Parisi, Johnathon Allen, 2019-01-22 Recent studies are showing that our connective tissue network--or fascia system--is actually an integrated, full-body sensory-organ that is far more responsible for storing, releasing, and transferring elastic energy than was previously understood. Data is also showing that the industry focus on training for speed via more strength is often slowing athletes down, inhibiting proprioception, and increasing their risk for injury. In Fascia Training - A Whole-System Approach, Bill Parisi, founder of the Parisi Speed School, explores the new evidence-based science of fascia training as explained by top experts in the field, including Stu McGill, Dan Pfaff, Tom Myers, Ken Clark, and Todd Wright. Embarking on a cross-country road trip, Bill Parisi and Johnathon Allen discuss the latest findings along with new training and diagnostic tools for increasing speed, power, and injury resilience using a three-dimensional, whole-system approach |
| fascia training a whole-system approach: Fascial Fitness, Second Edition Robert Schleip, Johanna Bayer, 2021-07-13 A bestseller (over 80,000 copies sold) in a second, updated edition. Learn fascial exercises to improve mobility and flexibility, avoid and treat pain, and improve sports performance. In this second edition of his best-selling guide to fascial fitness, fascia researcher and Rolfing therapist Dr. Robert Schleip shows you a series of practical exercises that you can easily build into your day-to-day routine. He introduces the most recent scientific findings from the world of fascial research, and explains which methods and equipment are most effective for fascial health (as well as which ones do more harm than good!). These new findings are already changing the shape of physiotherapy and the methods of treatment and recovery we use today, and will continue to do so in the future. Physiotherapists, sports scientists, and doctors agree that if we want to stay flexible, energetic and pain-free in our day-to-day lives and sporting pursuits, we need to look after our connective tissue - our 'fascia'. There has been a great deal of research into this over the last few years, all of which shows that the fascia around our muscles plays a huge role in keeping us fit, healthy, flexible, and feeling good. This versatile tissue transfers energy to the muscles, communicates with the nervous system, acts as a sensory organ, helps to protect and regenerate our internal organs, and provides the foundations for a healthy physique. We used to think it was our muscles doing all the work, but now we know the connective tissue plays a big part, too. It responds to stress and other stimuli, and when it gets matted or sticks together, it can cause pain and mobility problems. That's why it's so important to train our fascia - and just 10 minutes, twice a week is all it takes! |
| fascia training a whole-system approach: Anatomy Trains Thomas W. Myers, 2009-01-01 An accessible comprehensive approach to the anatomy and function of the fascial system in the body combined with a holistic. |
| fascia training a whole-system approach: Fascia: The Tensional Network of the Human Body Robert Schleip, Peter Huijing, Thomas W. Findley, 2013-02-26 This book is the product of an important collaboration between clinicians of the manual therapies and scientists in several disciplines that grew out of the three recent International Fascia Research Congresses (Boston, Amsterdam, and Vancouver). The book editors, Thomas Findley MD PhD, Robert Schleip PhD, Peter Huijing PhD and Leon Chaitow DO, were major organizers of these congresses and used their extensive experience to select chapters and contributors for this book. This volume therefore brings together contributors from diverse backgrounds who share the desire to bridge the gap between theory and practice in our current knowledge of the fascia and goes beyond the 2007, 2009 and 2012 congresses to define the state-of-the-art, from both the clinical and scientific perspective. Prepared by over 100 specialists and researchers from throughout the world, Fascia: The Tensional Network of the Human Body will be ideal for all professionals who have an interest in fascia and human movement - physiotherapists, osteopathic physicians, osteopaths, chiropractors, structural integration practitioners, manual therapists, massage therapists, acupuncturists, yoga or Pilates instructors, exercise scientists and personal trainers - as well as physicians involved with musculoskeletal medicine, pain management and rehabilitation, and basic scientists working in the field. - Reflects the efforts of almost 100 scientists and clinicians from throughout the world - Offers comprehensive coverage ranging from anatomy and physiology, clinical conditions and associated therapies, to recently developed research techniques - Explores the role of fascia as a bodywide communication system - Presents the latest information available on myofascial force transmission which helps establish a scientific basis for given clinical experiences - Explores the importance of fascia as a sensory organ - for example, its important proprioceptive and nociceptive functions which have implications for the generation of low back pain - Describes new imaging methods which confirm the connectivity of organs and tissues - Designed to organize relevant information for professionals involved in the therapeutic manipulation of the body's connective tissue matrix (fascia) as well as for scientists involved in basic science research - Reflects the increasing need for information about the properties of fascia, particularly for osteopaths, massage therapists, physiotherapists and other complementary health care professionals - Offers new insights on the fascial related foundations of Traditional Chinese Medicine Meridians and the fascial effects of acupuncture |
| fascia training a whole-system approach: Train Your Fascia, Tone Your Body Divo Mueller, Karin Hertzer, 2017-12-01 Fascia is a building network in our body that gives us support, structure, and form. Whether a thigh is firm and beautifully shaped or like jelly basically depends on the tone of the fibrous connective tissue—the fascia. Therefore, we must train and firm the fascia in addition to strengthening the muscles. Only then will we have defined muscles, a well-toned body contour, and a slender shape. In collaboration with renowned fascia researcher, Robert Schleip, PhD, Divo Mueller has developed a new training that specifically tones connective tissue. Applying the power principles presented in this book—sense, bounce, tone, and nourish—you can reduce cellulite and eliminate bat wings and a flabby bottom. Using the illustrated and detailed full-body workouts presented will tone the seven important fascial chains. This innovative training approach will especially benefit those with weak and flabby connective tissue. Additionally, physiotherapists, Pilates instructors, movement trainers, and fitness coaches can easily adapt these power principles as a part of their training programs. |
| fascia training a whole-system approach: The MELT Method Sue Hitzmann, 2015-01-20 The New York Times–bestselling guide to at-home exercises you can do to live a life free of pain, stress and tension. In this enhanced digital edition of The MELT Method, Sue Hitzmann shows you how to live without pain, illustrating her MELT techniques with 20 instructional videos plus 10 audio clips, so you can listen hands-free while you start your journey toward a pain-free body. In The MELT Method, therapist Sue Hitzmann offers a breakthrough self-treatment system to combat chronic pain and erase the effects of aging and active living—in as little as ten minutes a day. With a focus on the body’s connective tissues and the role they play in pain, stress, weight gain, and overall health, Hitzmann’s life-changing program features techniques that can be done in your own home. A nationally known manual therapist and educator, Hitzmann helps her clients find relief from pain and suffering by taking advantage of the body’s natural restorative properties. The MELT Method shows you how to eliminate pain, no matter what the cause, and embrace a happier, healthier lifestyle. |
| fascia training a whole-system approach: Free Your Fascia Dr. Daniel Fenster, 2020-06-02 Transform your health with this cutting-edge guide to fascia—your body's ‘hidden organ’—as a leading chiropractor and pain management specialist offers holistic and professional treatments for chronic pain, anxiety, high blood pressure, and more At the #1 pain management clinic in New York City, director Dr. Daniel Fenster has improved thousands of lives through holistic and integrative therapies. His experience has revealed to him that treating the fascia—your long-ignored, unappreciated, “hidden organ” that weaves around and through every single structure in your body—is crucial for both physical and mental health. Within these pages, Dr. Fenster will reveal all you need to know about fascia, including: • The 8 “villains” that hurt your fascia and how to combat them • A “free your fascia” quiz to assess what therapies are right for you • 20 recipes to nourish your fascia • Simple at-home exercises and DIY therapies for releasing and optimizing your fascia • Advice for working with professionals and the most powerful tools in fascial manipulation Exclusive to this book are interviews between Dr. Fenster and ten of the leading-edge fascia researchers and experts. By “freeing your fascia,” you'll feel stronger, healthier, and happier—from head to toe! |
| fascia training a whole-system approach: Fascia Research Thomas W. Findley, 2007 |
| fascia training a whole-system approach: Biotensegrity Graham Melvin Scarr, 2019-03-25 The emerging science of biotensegrity provides a fresh context for rethinking our understanding of human movement, but its complexities can be formidable. Biotensegrity: The Structural Basis of Life, Second edition - now with full color illustrations throughout - explores and explains the concept of biotensegrity and provides an understanding and appreciation of anatomy and physiology in the light of the latest research findings. The reader learns that biotensegrity is an evolving science which gives researchers, teachers, and practitioners across a wide range of specialisms, including bodyworkers and movement teachers, a deeper understanding of the structure and function of the human body. They are then able to develop clinical practice and skills in light of this understanding, leading to more effective therapeutic approaches, with the aim of improved client outcomes. The second edition provides expanded coverage of the developmental and therapeutic aspects of biotensegrity. Coverage now includes: A more thorough look at life's internal processes Closed kinematic chains as the new biomechanics Embryological development as an evolutionary process The human body as a constantly evolving system based on a set of unchanging principles Emergence, heterarchies, soft-matter and small-world networks A deeper look at what constitutes the therapeutic process |
| fascia training a whole-system approach: Myofascial Release Ruth Duncan, 2021-11-17 Myofascial Release, Second Edition, provides comprehensive training for hands-on therapists of all disciplines and at all levels to expand their practices. This scientifically grounded whole-body approach presents an overview of the entire fascial matrix |
| fascia training a whole-system approach: Principles and Practice of Resistance Training Michael H. Stone, Meg Stone, William A. Sands, 2007 Aimed at strength and conditioning specialists, health and fitness professionals, personal trainers and exercise scientists, this research-based book details the physiological and biomechanical aspects of designing resistance training programmes for improved power, strength and performance in athletes. |
| fascia training a whole-system approach: Myofascial InductionTM Volume 1: The Upper Body Andrzej Pilat, 2022-01-03 Myofascial InductionTM - An anatomical approach to the treatment of fascial dysfunction describes the properties of the fascial network and provides therapeutic solutions for different types of fascial dysfunction. The material is presented in two volumes: Volume 1 analyzes in depth the theoretical aspects related to fascia and focuses on the therapeutic procedures of Myofascial Induction Therapy (MITTM) for the upper body; Volume 2 summarizes and expands on the theoretical aspects and explains the therapeutic procedures of MIT for the lower body. Volume 1 is divided into two parts: Part 1 - The Science and Principles of Myofascial Induction and Part 2 - Practical Applications of Myofascial Induction - the Upper Body. Part 1 defines the fascia as a complex biological system before discussing its multiple characteristics. Part 2 is the practical part. Here the reader will find a wide range of manual therapeutic procedures which can be selected and used to build up the MIT treatments. These processes are explained in detail and are richly illustrated, in full color, with diagrams and photographs of their practical application in the body and in the treated samples of dissected tissues. Each chapter opens with an introduction offering to the reader some philosophical background as a reminder that philosophy allows us to relate the strictly scientific with the empirical. Praxis and empiricism are the basis of science. The author invites you to join the scientific fascial adventure that allows us to uncover areas of knowledge which may have been forgotten or which are not yet recognized as being related and which might still reveal relevant information. Once discovered, these facts can help us to better understand the kinesis of our body and so help the individual to change their body image and to improve their quality of life. |
| fascia training a whole-system approach: Mechanical Link Paul Chauffour, Eric Prat, 2002-12-20 Developed in the late ’70s by French osteopath Paul Chauffour, Mechanical Link is a gentle manual therapy that encourages the balance of tensions in the fascial system—that complex web of tissue that interconnects and affects all other body systems. It spreads throughout the body uninterrupted, providing physical stability while also allowing flexibility and mobility. Based on the principle that traumatic stress affects the interconnecting tissues of the body by forming patterns of tension called lesions, Mechanical Link therapy has successfully treated fibromyalgia, migraines, asthma, and other conditions. Extremely popular in Europe, it is rapidly gaining adherents in North America. This book, complete with 44 black-and-white photographs and 20 color illustrations, is a comprehensive manual for diagnosing and treating patients. Mechanical Link therapy is guided by the body’s own wisdom about its unique needs. The work stimulates to the body’s self-corrective responses, promoting normal mobility, tissue tone and posture. Mechanical Link brings tension into equilibrium and allows the body to return to optimal functioning ability, so all its systems can improve—including the immune system. Mechanical Link helps alleviate a range of illness, pain and dysfunction, including: •Fibromyalgia •Indigestion •Migraine Headaches •Premenstrual Syndrome •Asthma •Chronic Fatigue •Motor-Coordination •Impairments •Chronic Neck and Back Pain •Central Nervous System •Disorders •Emotional Difficulties •Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome (TMJ) •Stress and Tension-Related Problems •Orthopedic Problems |
| fascia training a whole-system approach: Deeper Still JOHN. STIRK, 2021-01-25 Deeper Still is the next stage of an ongoing process and a consequence of further inquiry into the yoga experience from author John Stirk. Following on from The Original Body this book invites an even deeper immersion into the reality of practice and the totality of personal experience in accessing the power of our inner teacher.As the theme of this book unfolds the reader is invited towards a sensory understanding leading to profound insight. Teachers using this book will be able to share with their students the clarity, mental space and basic wisdom that emerges as a result of their awakening physiology. We may frequently acknowledge that we are there with the group. Experience may tell us that 'there-ness' is not fixed, that it is based on an unknown element upon which all creativity is founded. Deeper Still goes beyond current experience and invites teachers to write their own story, develop their own script, ride the uncatchable wave that might be called yoga, and open up creativity to the next level.Deeper Still enables teachers to take their students to a deeper dimension. It also:provides a basis for off the chart experiencesappeals to the depth mind through a deepening physical experienceinvites a more profound contact with groupsbrings out the essence of yoga in students as a consequence of a deeper creativityhighlights emergent insight as a feature of group workblends an ancient concept with modern western yogadraws attention to the relationship between soft tissue sensitivity and the quality of xonsciousnessexamines the potential for abundant resonance in group work and the so called 'universal experience' |
| fascia training a whole-system approach: The Endless Web R. Louis Schultz, Ph.D., Rosemary Feitis, D.O., 2013-05-07 An illustrated guide to the myofascial system—how it works, how it supports the body, and its importance to any bodywork practice The result of more than two decades of research and practice, The Endless Web presents in clear, readable language a comprehensive guide to understanding and working effectively with the myofascial system, the 'packing material' of the body. Myofascia is a flexible network of tissue that surrounds, cushions, and supports muscles, bones, and organs. It also acts as a riverbed containing the flow of interstitial fluid, and is a critical influence on the immune and hormonal systems. In daily life, this connective tissue is an underlying determinant of movement quality, mood, alertness, and general well-being. The Endless Web is a fully illustrated guide to understanding how myofascia works, its supportive role within the body's anatomy, and how gentle manipulation of the myofascial tissue is central to lasting therapeutic intervention and how it can be integrated into any bodywork practice. |
| fascia training a whole-system approach: Stretch to Win-2nd Edition Frederick, Ann, Frederick, Christopher, 2017-05-17 This proven program used by today’s top athletes, coaches, trainers, and therapists will improve flexibility, reduce injury, and optimize performance. The new edition includes the latest research, new flexibility assessments, new stretching matrix, and dozens of the most effective stretches to personalize a program for any athlete, sport, or event. |
| fascia training a whole-system approach: Functional Atlas of the Human Fascial System Carla Stecco, 2014-11-05 Principally based on dissections of hundreds of un-embalmed human cadavers over the past decade, Functional Atlas of the Human Fascial System presents a new vision of the human fascial system using anatomical and histological photographs along with microscopic analysis and biomechanical evaluation. Prof. Carla Stecco – orthopaedic surgeon and professor of anatomy and sport activities – brings together the research of a multi-specialist team of researchers and clinicians consisting of anatomists, biomechanical engineers, physiotherapists, osteopaths and plastic surgeons. In this Atlas Prof. Stecco presents for the first time a global view of fasciae and the actual connections that describe the myofascial kinetic chains. These descriptions help to explain how fascia plays a part in myofascial dysfunction and disease as well as how it may alter muscle function and disturb proprioceptive input. Prof. Stecco also highlights the continuity of the fascial planes, explaining the function of the fasciae and their connection between muscles, nerves and blood vessels. This understanding will help guide the practitioner in selecting the proper technique for a specific fascial problem with a view to enhancing manual therapy methods. Functional Atlas of the Human Fascial System opens with the first chapter classifying connective tissue and explaining its composition in terms of percentages of fibres, cells and extracellular matrix. The second chapter goes on to describe the general characteristics of the superficial fascia from a macroscopic and microscopic point of view; while the third analyzes the deep fascia in the same manner. The subsequent five chapters describe the fasciae from a topographical perspective. In this part of the Atlas, common anatomical terminology is used throughout to refer to the various fasciae but it also stresses the continuity of fasciae between the different bodily regions. - Over 300 unique photographs which show fascia on fresh (not embalmed) cadavers - Demonstrates the composition, form and function of the fascial system - Highlights the role of the deep fascia for proprioception and peripheral motor coordination - Companion website – www.atlasfascial.com – with videos showing how fascia connects with ligaments |
| fascia training a whole-system approach: High-Performance Training for Sports David Joyce, Daniel Lewindon, 2014-06-09 High-Performance Training for Sports changes the landscape of athletic conditioning and sports performance. This groundbreaking work presents the latest and most effective philosophies, protocols and programmes for developing today’s athletes. High-Performance Training for Sports features contributions from global leaders in athletic performance training, coaching and rehabilitation. Experts share the cutting-edge knowledge and techniques they’ve used with Olympians as well as top athletes and teams from the NBA, NFL, MLB, English Premier League, Tour de France and International Rugby. Combining the latest science and research with proven training protocols, High-Performance Training for Sports will guide you in these areas: • Optimise the effectiveness of cross-training. • Translate strength into speed. • Increase aerobic capacity and generate anaerobic power. • Maintain peak conditioning throughout the season. • Minimise the interference effect. • Design energy-specific performance programmes. Whether you are working with high-performance athletes of all ages or with those recovering from injury, High-Performance Training for Sports is the definitive guide for developing all aspects of athletic performance. It is a must-own guide for any serious strength and conditioning coach, trainer, rehabilitator or athlete. |
| fascia training a whole-system approach: Unblock Your Body Deanna Hansen, 2020-06 Does your body feel heavy and blocked? Discover how to awaken your cells and become more attuned to your inner spirit. Are you looking to overcome anxiety and your reactions to negative triggers? Do you want to conquer chronic pain? Struggling to defeat your sleeping problems? As a Certified Athletic Therapist and the founder of Fluid Isometrics and Block Therapy, Deanna Hansen has helped thousands draw on transformational benefits through her innovative system. Now she's here to show you why the connective tissue that holds every organ, blood vessel, bone, nerve fiber, and muscle in place shouldn't be ignored and is essential to your well-being. Unblock Your Body: How Decompressing Your Fascia is the Missing Link in Healing is a powerful guide to learning how to support your body's internal systems and enhance your physical health. Unpacking how flourishing cells require space both around and inside them, you'll know how to reduce restrictions, repair function, and recharge every aspect of your essence. In a world full of chaos and obstructive energy, you'll soon be powering up the key forces needed to counter the constant drag of Earth's gravity and boost your strength and vitality. In Unblock Your Body: How Decompressing Your Fascia is the Missing Link in Healing, you'll discover: How to calm the all-important vagus nerve to ensure your organs work at maximum effectiveness Natural ways to decrease panic attacks and other anxiety disorders so you can increase mental wellness Reasons why you should keep your adrenal glands refreshed and breath unrestricted to receive necessary levels of oxygen Methods for pushing past survival mode to live a life of drive and vigor Whole-body strategies to lose weight, be more flexible, stay in touch with yourself, and much, much more! Unblock Your Body: How Decompressing Your Fascia is the Missing Link in Healing is your gateway to achieving a stress-free existence and maintaining holistic-based health. If you like therapeutic techniques, eye-opening case studies, and advice supported by years of research and clinical experience, then you'll love Deanna Hansen's revolutionary book. Buy Unblock Your Body: How Decompressing Your Fascia is the Missing Link in Healing to build your peace from within today! |
| fascia training a whole-system approach: Jones Strain-Counterstrain Lawrence H. Jones, Randall S. Kusunose, Edward K. Goering, 1995 |
| fascia training a whole-system approach: Why Does It Hurt? Todd Capistrant, 2014-03-17 Why Does It Hurt presents a whole new viewpoint on the way our bodies work using FDM, the Fascial Distortion Model. Fascia is the fibrous connective tissue that permeates our bodies and holds everything together. Distorted fascia is often the cause of pain that may not respond to traditional treatments of physical therapy or anti-inflammatory drugs. Thanks to FDM, patients stooped over from chronic back pain now stand straight, and athletes sidelined with sprains quickly return to the game and perform as if nothing happened. Why Does It Hurt explains how, in case after case, FDM dramatically shortens healing time, reduces the need for tests and drugs, and restores movement and well-being to patients who had given up hope. Book jacket. |
| fascia training a whole-system approach: Myofascial Training Ester Albini, 2021 This book explains how fitness enthusiasts and athletes can mobilize the fascia in order to improve function, flexibility, and performance, and to reduce pain and risk of injury-- |
| fascia training a whole-system approach: BodyReading: Visual Assessment and the Anatomy Trains Thomas Myers, 2017-08 This is a bright new easy-to-follow guide to building great visual assessment skills. Compiled from a Massage & Bodywork article series, Tom has updated the articles and added illustrations to allow the concepts to be easily understood.The first chapters outline the method and the way it can be successfully integrated into your practice, including charting and making the client feel comfortable with it. Each subsequent chapter deals with the Anatomy Trains lines, giving visual assessment and strategy points for each with diagrams, model photos, and more. |
| fascia training a whole-system approach: Introduction to Sports Biomechanics Roger Bartlett, 2002-04-12 First published in 1996. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company. |
| fascia training a whole-system approach: Becoming a Supple Leopard 2nd Edition Kelly Starrett, Glen Cordoza, 2015-05-19 Improve your athletic performance, extend your athletic career, treat stiffness and achy joints, and prevent and rehabilitate injuries—all without having to seek out a coach, doctor, chiropractor, physical therapist, or massage therapist. In Becoming a Supple Leopard, Dr. Kelly Starrett—founder of MobilityWOD —shares his revolutionary approach to mobility and maintenance of the human body and teaches you how to hack your own movement, allowing you to live a healthier, more fulfilling life. This new edition of the New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller has been thoroughly revised to make it even easier to put to use. Want to truly understand the principles that guide human movement? Becoming a Supple Leopard lays out a blueprint for moving safely and effectively through life and sport. Want to learn how to apply those principles to specific movements, whether you are doing squats in the gym or picking up a bag of groceries? Hundreds of step-by-step photos show you not only how to perform a host of exercise movements, such the squat, deadlift, pushup, kettlebell swing, clean, snatch, and muscle-up, but also how to correct the common faults associated with those movements. Frustrated because you can’t perform a certain movement correctly due to range of motion restrictions? Breaking the body down into 14 distinct areas, Starrett demonstrates hundreds of mobilization techniques that will help you resolve restrictions and reclaim your mobility. Unsure how to put it all together into a program that addresses your individual needs? This updated edition lays out dozens of prescriptions that allow you to hone in on a specific limitation, a nagging injury, or an exercise fault that you just can’t seem to get right. It even offers a 14-day full-body mobility overhaul. Performance is what drives us as human beings, but dysfunctional movement patterns can bring the human body to an abrupt halt. Often, the factors that impede performance are invisible even to seasoned athletes and coaches. Becoming a Supple Leopard makes the invisible visible. Whether you are a professional athlete, a weekend warrior, or simply someone wanting to live healthy and free from physical restrictions, this one-of-a-kind training manual will teach you how to harness your athletic potential and maintain your body. Learn how to perform basic maintenance on your body, unlock your athletic potential, live pain-free...and become a Supple Leopard. This step-by-step guide to movement and mobility will show you how to: • Move safely and efficiently in all situations • Organize your spine and joints in optimal, stable positions • Restore normal function to your joints and tissues • Accelerate recovery after training sessions and competition • Properly perform strength and conditioning movements like the squat, bench press, pushup, deadlift, clean, and snatch • Build efficient, transferable movement patterns and skill progressions from simple to more advanced exercises • Identify, diagnose, and correct inefficient movement patterns • Treat and resolve common symptoms like low back pain, carpal tunnel, shoulder pain, and tennis elbow • Prevent and rehabilitate common athletic injuries Use mobilization techniques to address short and stiff muscles, soft tissue and joint capsule restriction, motor control problems, and joint range of motion limitations • Create personalized mobility prescriptions to improve movement efficiency |
| fascia training a whole-system approach: Functional Somatic Symptoms in Children and Adolescents Kasia Kozlowska, Stephen Scher, Helene Helgeland, 2020-09-30 This open access book sets out the stress-system model for functional somatic symptoms in children and adolescents. The book begins by exploring the initial encounter between the paediatrician, child, and family, moves through the assessment process, including the formulation and the treatment contract, and then describes the various forms of treatment that are designed to settle the child’s dysregulated stress system. This approach both provides a new understanding of how such symptoms emerge – typically, through a history of recurrent or chronic stress, either physical or psychological – and points the way to effective assessment, management, and treatment that put the child (and family) back on the road to health and well-being. |
| fascia training a whole-system approach: Fascia Decompression Deanna Hansen, 2019-07-17 There is an expression: Youth is wasted on the young. However, youth isn't a function of age; it is a matter of proper mindset and right action. In this book you will learn about the fascia system and how Block Therapy is the key to unlocking the full diaphragmatic breath -- a game changer for how you age. You will learn how to address pain, aging and disease; how to maintain a healthy size and shape; how to manage stress and anxiety; |
| fascia training a whole-system approach: Architecture of Human Living Fascia Jean Claude Guimberteau, Colin Armstrong, 2024-02-21 This unique book illustrates the structure of the fascia in the living human being. Dr Guimberteau's photographs provide a detailed account of fascial architecture. The accompanying text explains what the photographs mean, clarifies the importance of the fascia, and sets out the implications of these findings for everyday therapeutic practice. This beautifully illustrated book provides an introduction to Dr Guimberteau's groundbreaking work. He is the first person to publish video movies showing the structure of the fascia and how the fascia responds to. Based on what can be seen he has developed his own concept of the multifibrillar structural organisation of the body, wherein the microvacuole is the basic functional unit. His films confirm the continuity of fibres throughout the body thereby seeming to confirm the tensegrity theory, which provides the basis of many manual therapy and bodywork teachings. His work ties in with that of Donald Ingber on tensegrity within the cytoskeleton, and adds to the evidence linking the cytoskeleton to the extracellular matrix as described by james Oschman. The book and videos provide, for the first time, an explanatory introduction and explanation of these theories and link them to the visual evidence shown in the video. This material will be highly valued by osteopaths, massage therapists, chiropractors and others as it provides part of the scientific underpinning of their techniques, as well as an explanation of what is happening when they use those techniques to treat their clients. So Guimberteau's material confirms what manual therapists already believed but didn't fully understand. He has provided an explanation of how fascial layers slide over each other and how adjacent structures can move independently in different directions and at different speeds while maintaining the stability of the surrounding tissues. |
| fascia training a whole-system approach: Myofascial Release Ruth Duncan, 2014-04-16 Myofascial Release provides comprehensive training for hands-on therapists of all disciplines and at all levels to expand their practice. From technique descriptions and their applications to client interactions and the preservation of practitioner strength and functionality, this guide teaches therapists every crucial aspect of employing myofascial release to its fullest benefit. This scientifically grounded whole-body approach presents an overview of the entire fascial matrix, the three-dimensional web of tissue that supports, encompasses, and protects every other structure in the body. The explanation of the anatomy and function of the connective tissue system gives practitioners the solid background needed for working most effectively with soft tissue to treat muscle injury, immobility, and pain. The book also outlines how myofascial release relates to other massage modalities in the Hands on Guides for Therapists series, ensuring therapists incorporate all of their skills to the greatest effect for their clients. Descriptions of over 60 myofascial techniques contain details on the timing, direction, and hold of each stretch as well as numerous photographs that illustrate the body and hand positions of each technique. Nuanced explanations of the unique feel of soft tissue, including the component of position of ease felt in the fascial drag, enhance the therapist’s palpation skills. The therapist learns how to apply the best approach—cross-hand releases, longitudinal plane releases, compression releases, and transverse plane releases—on specific injuries or issues and how to combine techniques to maximize their effectiveness. The text also contains home programs that clients can use themselves between treatment sessions. Myofascial Release provides an entire therapeutic approach as opposed to just the hands-on application that most books offer. Special features make this resource more effective and efficient for readers: • Full-color photos present a strong visual guide to employing each technique safely. • The photo index reference tool quickly points readers to the desired technique. • Therapist tips provide practical comments on applying the techniques. • Client talk boxes share the author’s experiences and insights on common situations. • Quick Questions at the end of each chapter test readers’ knowledge of material. Finally, the text offers insight on interacting with clients and ensuring their entire therapeutic experience is fulfilling. It covers the client consultation process, checking for contraindications and performing the visual assessment, how the client may respond to the treatment, and what the practitioner and client might feel and see during the process. Readers will come away from Myofascial Release with a holistic understanding of the approach and how to apply the principles to their practice. Myofascial Release is part of the Hands-On Guides for Therapists series, which features specific tools for assessment and treatment that fall well within the realm of massage therapists but may be useful for other body workers, such as osteopaths and fitness instructors. The guides include full-color instructional photographs, Tips sections that aid in adjusting massage techniques, Client Talk boxes that present ideas for creatively applying techniques for various types of clients, and questions for testing knowledge and skill. |
| fascia training a whole-system approach: The Five Primary Kinetic Chains Joseph Schwartz, 2017-05-03 The 5 Primary Kinetic Chains Desktop Edition is a superb visual reference book for manual therapists, chiropractors, physical therapists, movement specialists and their clients alike. The Desktop Edition is a spiral-bound beautifully illustrated 8×10 compact portable anatomy book. All 24-pages are heavy laminate and incorporate images and charts that identify joint actions, subsystems, prime movers, and synergists. Vibrant colors bring clarity to how the structure integrates movement and how The Five Primary Kinetic Chains provide a template for locomotion. |
| fascia training a whole-system approach: Real Movement Adam Wolf, 2016-12-01 In this hands-on, practical book, Adam Wolf synthesizes his experiences in both the sports medicine and movement industries into a digestible, practical, and easy to understand introduction to integrated human movement while providing assessment and progression strategies along the way. REAL MOVEMENT is the first book to define true, integrated human motion, within the context of the latest motor control theory and apply it to real life patterns of movement. Whether you're a sports medicine or physical rehab professional, a corrective exercise or functional movement trainer, or just a movement enthusiast, this book is for you. The reader will gain an understanding that the site of injury typically isn't the cause of the injury and is often the result of something doing too much because something above or below isn't doing enough. With this in mind, the reader will explore specific ways to address these issues region-by-region. Throughout this book, Adam dives into understanding the interconnectedness of the body, within a framework where bones move, joints feel or perceive motion, and myofascia reacts to control the movement, all while being governed by the nervous system. REAL MOVEMENT's in-depth discussions include: * Qualities of integrated movement * Naming 3-D joint motion * Introduction to motor control theories * Current research on fascia and its influence on movement * Clinical considerations of the Lower Extremities * Clinical considerations of the Upper Extremities * Clinical considerations of the Thorax * Additional resources and readings lists at the end of each chapter * Detailed, accessible and easy to understand Exercise/Movement Library describing specific movements, exercises, progressions and regressions We benefit from Adam's ability to synthesize the best approaches to a practical blend of techniques to create the most optimal environments for each individual Dr. Gary Gray, PT, FAFS Founder of Applied Functional Science CEO, The Gray Institute Anyone who has worked with Adam would initially characterize him as a healer and that would not remotely capture his brilliance. Adam is so much more than that, he intuitively understands that no modality, no method, nor procedure can outperform your body's ability to heal itself. Adam is a facilitator and teacher who guides his patients' intuitive abilities to heal themselves with a deep understanding between muscles, bones, nerves, tendons and spirit, and this book is a demonstration of that. Marc Davis 20 Year NBA Referee I read REAL Movement by Adam Wolf with great interest and excitement because of his integration of motor control and movement, a subject near and dear to me for the past 30 plus years. Those of us in the physical rehabilitation world must understand how the brain and the motor control system affect movement, as well as the roles of fascia, scars, kinetic chains and gait. The case studies demonstrate excellent clinical thinking, involving functional neurological assessments. I would highly recommend this book to anyone in the movement or rehab world David Weinstock Founder of NeuroKinetic Therapy REAL Movement is the real deal! A marvelous perspective on human motion that will change your view of movement Dr. Perry Nickelston, DC, NKT, SFMA Founder, Stop Chasing Pain |
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| fascia training a whole-system approach: Don't Should on Your Kid Rob Bell, Bill Parisi, 2016-11-30 Youth athletics became professionalized. It became trophies over toughness, product over process, talent over tenacity, and winning over development. The death of backyard basketball and the slow fade of true open gyms gave way to structure, organization, and over-parented involvement. This book is to help build your child's mental toughness--the skill that will transfer into real life and go beyond their playing days. |
| fascia training a whole-system approach: Biomechanical Basis of Human Movement Joseph Hamill, Kathleen Knutzen, Timothy R. Derrick, 2015 Focusing on the quantitative nature of biomechanics, this book integrates current literature, meaningful numerical examples, relevant applications, hands-on exercises, and functional anatomy, physics, calculus, and physiology to help students - regardless of their mathematical background - understand the full continuum of human movement potential. |
| fascia training a whole-system approach: DVRT the Ultimate Sandbag Training System Josh Henkin, Pavel Tsatsouline, Dragon Door Publications, 2014-04 Increase flexibility and teach your muscles how to relax through the methods devised by Pavel Tsatsouline. |
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| fascia training a whole-system approach: Assessment and Treatment of Muscle Imbalance Phillip Page, Clare C. Frank, Robert Lardner, 2010 Assessment and Treatment of Muscle Imbalance: The Janda Approachblends postural techniques, neurology, and functional capabilities in order to alleviate chronic musculoskeletal pain and promote greater functionality. Developed by Vladimir Janda, respected neurologist and physiotherapist , the Janda approach presents a unique perspective to rehabilitation. In contrast to a more traditional structural view, the Janda approach is functional—emphasizing the importance of the sensorimotor system in controlling movement and chronic musculoskeletal pain syndromes from sports and general activities.Assessment and Treatment of Muscle Imbalance: The Janda Approachis the only text to offer practical, evidence-based application of Janda’s theories. Filled with illustrations, photos, and step-by-step instructions, Assessment and Treatment of Muscle Imbalanceuses a systematic approach in presenting information that can be used in tandem with other clinical techniques. This resource for practitioners features the following tools: --A rationale for rehabilitation of the musculoskeletal sytem based on the relationship between the central nervous system and the motor system --A systematic method for the functional examination of the muscular system --Treatment processes focusing on the triad of normalization of peripheral structures, restoration of muscle balance, and facilitation of afferent systems and sensorimotor training --The role of muscle imbalance and functional pathology of sensorimotor systems for specific pain complaints, including cervical pain syndrome, upper- and lower-extremity pain syndromes, and low back pain syndromes Assessment and Treatment of Muscle Imbalanceprovides an evidence-based explanation of muscle imbalance. The step-by-step Janda system of evaluation is explained—including analysis of posture, balance, and gait; evaluation of movement patterns; testing of muscle length; and assessment of the soft tissue. The text explores treatment options for muscle imbalance through facilitation and inhibition techniques and sensorimotor training to restore neuromsucular function. It also includes four case studies examining musculoskeletal conditions and showing how the Janda approach compares with other treatments. This text combines theory, evidence, and applications to assist clinicians in implementing the Janda approach into their practice. Assessment and Treatment of Muscle Imbalance: The Janda Approachfocuses on the neurological aspects of muscle imbalance that are common causes of pain and dysfunction in sports and occupational activities. By distilling the scientific works of Vladimir Janda into a practical, systematic approach, this unique resource will assist health care providers in treating patients with musculoskeletal complaints as well as exercise professionals in developing appropriate exercise prescription and training programs. |
| fascia training a whole-system approach: Overcome Neck & Back Pain Kit Laughlin, 1998 For the millions of Americans who suffer from back pain comes a guide that goes beyond the promise of temporary relief to offer an actual cure. Laughlin draws on traditional hatha yoga, the contract-relax method of stretching, and a sensible collection of strengthening exercises. Photos & line drawings. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved. |
| fascia training a whole-system approach: Built from Broken Scott H Hogan, 2021-07 Built from Broken is a complete, research-backed corrective exercise guide to healing painful joints and building a resilient body. Most middle-aged fitness enthusiasts and athletes have been dragged down by joint pain, injuries, and all the other ailments that are commonly accepted as part of getting older. This book systematically dissects the common causes of joint pain, explaining the latest science of tendinopathy and pain management, and provides a complete road map for conquering joint pain, improving movement and posture, and building a strong, functional body that stands the test of time. |
Fascia: Overview, Anatomy, and Treatment - WebMD
Nov 21, 2023 · Fascia: A layer of connective tissue that plays an active role in the body. It supports tissues and organs, lessens friction, or eases muscle tension. Learn more in this guide.
Muscle Pain: It May Actually Be Your Fascia - Johns Hopkins Medicine
Fascia is a thin casing of connective tissue that surrounds and holds every organ, blood vessel, bone, nerve fiber and muscle in place. The tissue does more than provide internal structure; …
Fascia - Wikipedia
Fasciae were traditionally thought of as passive structures that transmit mechanical tension generated by muscular activities or external forces throughout the body. An important function …
10 Ways to Treat Your Fascia: Lose Pain and Cellulite - Healthline
Jan 10, 2020 · What is fascia and how does this tissue keep your body pain-free and cellulite-free? We’ll share 10 ways to keep your fascia healthy.
Fascia Tissue Function - Cleveland Clinic
Fascia is a stringy, white substance made mostly of collagen. Collagen is a type of protein that provides strength and flexibility. Fascia is soft, loose and made up of multiple layers. A liquid …
Fascia: Anatomy and Treatment - Verywell Health
Jul 23, 2024 · Fascia is a connective tissue that supports, surrounds, and provides shape for nerves, muscles, tendons, and joints. Learn how tight fascia is treated.
FASCIA Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
Jun 15, 2012 · The meaning of FASCIA is a flat usually horizontal member of a building having the form of a flat band or broad fillet.
Fascia: anatomy, structure and function. - Kenhub
Oct 30, 2023 · Fascia is a generic term that describes any sheath, sheet, or other dissectible mass of tissue that attaches, wraps, and/or separates the deep structures of the body. In …
What Is Fascia? - IAHE
When it’s healthy, your fascia is slippery and smooth, and it stretches with you as you move. If it’s not doing well, it can get thicker, stickier, drier, and tighter.
Physiology, Fascia - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
Mar 12, 2023 · However, in simplest terms, fascia can be described as a thin layer of connective tissue that separates muscles and organs from other structures within the body. It supports and …
Fascia: Overview, Anatomy, and Treatment - WebMD
Nov 21, 2023 · Fascia: A layer of connective tissue that plays an active role in the body. It supports tissues and organs, lessens friction, or eases muscle tension. Learn more in this guide.
Muscle Pain: It May Actually Be Your Fascia - Johns Hopkins Medicine
Fascia is a thin casing of connective tissue that surrounds and holds every organ, blood vessel, bone, nerve fiber and muscle in place. The tissue does more than provide internal structure; …
Fascia - Wikipedia
Fasciae were traditionally thought of as passive structures that transmit mechanical tension generated by muscular activities or external forces throughout the body. An important function …
10 Ways to Treat Your Fascia: Lose Pain and Cellulite - Healthline
Jan 10, 2020 · What is fascia and how does this tissue keep your body pain-free and cellulite-free? We’ll share 10 ways to keep your fascia healthy.
Fascia Tissue Function - Cleveland Clinic
Fascia is a stringy, white substance made mostly of collagen. Collagen is a type of protein that provides strength and flexibility. Fascia is soft, loose and made up of multiple layers. A liquid …
Fascia: Anatomy and Treatment - Verywell Health
Jul 23, 2024 · Fascia is a connective tissue that supports, surrounds, and provides shape for nerves, muscles, tendons, and joints. Learn how tight fascia is treated.
FASCIA Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
Jun 15, 2012 · The meaning of FASCIA is a flat usually horizontal member of a building having the form of a flat band or broad fillet.
Fascia: anatomy, structure and function. - Kenhub
Oct 30, 2023 · Fascia is a generic term that describes any sheath, sheet, or other dissectible mass of tissue that attaches, wraps, and/or separates the deep structures of the body. In …
What Is Fascia? - IAHE
When it’s healthy, your fascia is slippery and smooth, and it stretches with you as you move. If it’s not doing well, it can get thicker, stickier, drier, and tighter.
Physiology, Fascia - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
Mar 12, 2023 · However, in simplest terms, fascia can be described as a thin layer of connective tissue that separates muscles and organs from other structures within the body. It supports …
