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. viii 2. List of Tables - p. ix 3. List of Illustrations - p. x 4. Videos - p. x 5. Section I. Scientific Foundations - p. x 6. Part 1. Topographical Anatomy - p. x 7. 1.1. Evolution of fascia-focused anatomy - p. x 8. 1.2. General anatomy of the muscle fasciae - p. 19 9. 1.3. Somatic fascia - p. 27 10. 1.4. Fascia superficialis - p. 39 11. 1.5. Deep fascia of the limbs - p. 46 12. 1.6. The thoracolumbar fascia - p. 53 13. 1.7. Deep fascia of the neck and deep inner fascia of the anterior wall of the trunk - p. 73 14. 1.8. Visceral fascia - p. 82 15. 1.9. Membranous structures within the cranial bowl and intraspinal space - p. 94 16. 1.10. Diaphragmatic structures - p. 104 17. 1.11. Molecular aspects of fascia - p. 115 18. 1.12. Fascia of the pelvic floor - p. 124 19. 1.13. Embryology of the fascial system - p. 134 20. 1.14. On the origin of fascia: A phenomenological embryology of fascia as the “fabric” of the body - p. 146 21. Part 2. Communication - p. 154 22. 2.1. Fascia as an organ of communication - p. 154 23. 2.2. Proprioception - p. 159 24. 2.3. Interoception: A new correlate for intricate connections between fascial receptors, emotion, and self-awareness - p. 168 25. 2.4. Nociception: The thoracolumbar and crural fascia as sensory organs - p. 178 26. 2.5. Fascia as a body-wide communication system - p. 187 27. Part 3. Force Transmission - p. 198 28. 3.1. Force transmission and muscle mechanics: General principles - p. 198 29. 3.2. Epimuscular myofascial force transmission: An introduction - p. 203 30. 3.3. Myofascial chains: A review of different models - p. 210 31. 3.4. Anatomy trains: Myofascial force transmission in postural patterns - p. 219 32. 3.5. Biotensegrity and the mechanics of fascia - p. 231 33. 3.6. Human living microanatomy - p. 238 34. 3.7. The fascial net: Resonance frequency with links to thermodynamics - p. 248 35. Part 4. Physiology - p. 256 36. 4.1. The physiology of fascia: An introduction - p. 256 37. 4.2. Fascia is alive: How cells modulate the tonicity and architecture of fascial tissues - p. 264 38. 4.3. Extracellular matrix - p. 275 39. 4.4. The influence of pH and other metabolic factors on fascial properties - p. 285 40. 4.5. Fluid dynamics in fascial tissues - p. 293 41. Section II. Clinical Application - p. 298 42. Part 5. Fascia-Related Disorders - p. 298 43. 5.1. Fascia-related disorders: An introduction - p. 298 44. 5.2. Dupuytren’s disease and other fibrocontractive disorders - p. 303 45. 5.3. Spastic paresis - p. 311 46. 5.4. Diabetic foot - p. 317 47. 5.5. Trigger points as a fascia-related disorder - p. 328 48. 5.6. Joint hypermobility due to pathologically increased compliance of extra- and intramuscular connective tissues - p. 340 49. 5.7. Anatomy of the plantar fascia - p. 347 50. 5.8. Fascia and low back pain - p. 357 51. 5.9. The role of fascia in oncology - p. 366 52. Part 6. Diagnostic Procedures for Fascial Elasticity - p. 378 53. 6.1. Diagnostic procedures for fascial elasticity: An introduction - p. 378 54. 6.2. Fascial palpation - p. 383 55. 6.3. Hypermobility, hypermobility spectrum disorders, and hypermobile Ehlers–Danlos syndrome - p. 392 56. 6.4. Mechanical deformation-based assessment methods - p. 405 57. Part 7. Fascia-Oriented Therapies - p. 416 58. 7.1. Fascia-oriented therapies: Inclusion criteria and overview - p. 416 59. 7.2. Trigger point therapy from a contemporary pain science perspective - p. 421 60. 7.3. Structural integration - p. 429 61. 7.4. Myofascial induction approaches - p. 437 62. 7.5. Osteopathy and fascia in clinical practice - p. 446 63. 7.6. Connective tissue manipulation - p. 453 64. 7.7. Fascial manipulation - p. 461 65. 7.8. Managing dysfunctional scar tissue - p. 471 66. 7.9. Acupuncture as a fascia-oriented therapy - p. 480 67. 7.10. Gua sha - p. 490 68. 7.11. Prolotherapy as a regenerative injection treatment - p. 498 69. 7.12. Neural therapy - p. 506 70. 7.13. Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization: Emphasizing the fascia - p. 516 71. 7.14. The fascial distortion model - p. 527 72. 7.15. Fascial treatment of axillary web syndrome after breast cancer surgery - p. 534 73. 7.16. Temperature effects on fascia - p. 540 74. 7.17. Neurodynamics: Movement for neuropathic pain states - p. 546 75. 7.18. Stretching and fascia - p. 556 76. 7.19. Yoga and fascia - p. 566 77. 7.20. Pilates and fascia: The art of “working in” - p. 574 78. 7.21. Nutrition and fascia: An antiinflammatory model - p. 584 79. 7.22. Fascial fitness: Suggestions for a fascia-oriented training approach in sports and movement therapies - p. 595 80. 7.23. Hydrorelease of fascia - p. 608 81. 7.24. Fascia and traditional chinese medicine - p. 617 82. 7.25. Extracorporeal shockwave therapy applied to myofascial tissue - p. 625 83. 7.26. Bowen therapy - p. 633 84. 7.27. Fascia and mental imagery: Can the two walk together? - p. 641 85. 7.28. Foam rolling - p. 649 86. 7.29. The functional aspects of fascia during human performance and sports - p. 657 87. Section III. Research Directions - p. 664 88. Part 8. Fascia Research: Methodological Challenges and New Directions - p. 664 89. 8.1. Fascia—clinical and fundamental scientific research: Considering the scientific process and its potential for creating clinical applications - p. 664 90. 8.2. Imaging: Ultrasound - p. 671 91. 8.3. On the problems of oversimplification in experiments and modeling of the body as a multilevel organizational unit - p. 679 92. 8.4. Myofascial force transmission and molecular pathways involved in adaptation of muscle size - p. 687 93. 8.5. Myofascial effect on muscle stem cell function and muscle regeneration - p. 695 94. Glossary - p. 701 95. Index - p. 705
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. viii 2. List of Tables - p. ix 3. List of Illustrations - p. x 4. Videos - p. x 5. Section I. Scientific Foundations - p. x 6. Part 1. Topographical Anatomy - p. x 7. 1.1. Evolution of fascia-focused anatomy - p. x 8. 1.2. General anatomy of the muscle fasciae - p. 19 9. 1.3. Somatic fascia - p. 27 10. 1.4. Fascia superficialis - p. 39 11. 1.5. Deep fascia of the limbs - p. 46 12. 1.6. The thoracolumbar fascia - p. 53 13. 1.7. Deep fascia of the neck and deep inner fascia of the anterior wall of the trunk - p. 73 14. 1.8. Visceral fascia - p. 82 15. 1.9. Membranous structures within the cranial bowl and intraspinal space - p. 94 16. 1.10. Diaphragmatic structures - p. 104 17. 1.11. Molecular aspects of fascia - p. 115 18. 1.12. Fascia of the pelvic floor - p. 124 19. 1.13. Embryology of the fascial system - p. 134 20. 1.14. On the origin of fascia: A phenomenological embryology of fascia as the “fabric” of the body - p. 146 21. Part 2. Communication - p. 154 22. 2.1. Fascia as an organ of communication - p. 154 23. 2.2. Proprioception - p. 159 24. 2.3. Interoception: A new correlate for intricate connections between fascial receptors, emotion, and self-awareness - p. 168 25. 2.4. Nociception: The thoracolumbar and crural fascia as sensory organs - p. 178 26. 2.5. Fascia as a body-wide communication system - p. 187 27. Part 3. Force Transmission - p. 198 28. 3.1. Force transmission and muscle mechanics: General principles - p. 198 29. 3.2. Epimuscular myofascial force transmission: An introduction - p. 203 30. 3.3. Myofascial chains: A review of different models - p. 210 31. 3.4. Anatomy trains: Myofascial force transmission in postural patterns - p. 219 32. 3.5. Biotensegrity and the mechanics of fascia - p. 231 33. 3.6. Human living microanatomy - p. 238 34. 3.7. The fascial net: Resonance frequency with links to thermodynamics - p. 248 35. Part 4. Physiology - p. 256 36. 4.1. The physiology of fascia: An introduction - p. 256 37. 4.2. Fascia is alive: How cells modulate the tonicity and architecture of fascial tissues - p. 264 38. 4.3. Extracellular matrix - p. 275 39. 4.4. The influence of pH and other metabolic factors on fascial properties - p. 285 40. 4.5. Fluid dynamics in fascial tissues - p. 293 41. Section II. Clinical Application - p. 298 42. Part 5. Fascia-Related Disorders - p. 298 43. 5.1. Fascia-related disorders: An introduction - p. 298 44. 5.2. Dupuytren’s disease and other fibrocontractive disorders - p. 303 45. 5.3. Spastic paresis - p. 311 46. 5.4. Diabetic foot - p. 317 47. 5.5. Trigger points as a fascia-related disorder - p. 328 48. 5.6. Joint hypermobility due to pathologically increased compliance of extra- and intramuscular connective tissues - p. 340 49. 5.7. Anatomy of the plantar fascia - p. 347 50. 5.8. Fascia and low back pain - p. 357 51. 5.9. The role of fascia in oncology - p. 366 52. Part 6. Diagnostic Procedures for Fascial Elasticity - p. 378 53. 6.1. Diagnostic procedures for fascial elasticity: An introduction - p. 378 54. 6.2. Fascial palpation - p. 383 55. 6.3. Hypermobility, hypermobility spectrum disorders, and hypermobile Ehlers–Danlos syndrome - p. 392 56. 6.4. Mechanical deformation-based assessment methods - p. 405 57. Part 7. Fascia-Oriented Therapies - p. 416 58. 7.1. Fascia-oriented therapies: Inclusion criteria and overview - p. 416 59. 7.2. Trigger point therapy from a contemporary pain science perspective - p. 421 60. 7.3. Structural integration - p. 429 61. 7.4. Myofascial induction approaches - p. 437 62. 7.5. Osteopathy and fascia in clinical practice - p. 446 63. 7.6. Connective tissue manipulation - p. 453 64. 7.7. Fascial manipulation - p. 461 65. 7.8. Managing dysfunctional scar tissue - p. 471 66. 7.9. Acupuncture as a fascia-oriented therapy - p. 480 67. 7.10. Gua sha - p. 490 68. 7.11. Prolotherapy as a regenerative injection treatment - p. 498 69. 7.12. Neural therapy - p. 506 70. 7.13. Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization: Emphasizing the fascia - p. 516 71. 7.14. The fascial distortion model - p. 527 72. 7.15. Fascial treatment of axillary web syndrome after breast cancer surgery - p. 534 73. 7.16. Temperature effects on fascia - p. 540 74. 7.17. Neurodynamics: Movement for neuropathic pain states - p. 546 75. 7.18. Stretching and fascia - p. 556 76. 7.19. Yoga and fascia - p. 566 77. 7.20. Pilates and fascia: The art of “working in” - p. 574 78. 7.21. Nutrition and fascia: An antiinflammatory model - p. 584 79. 7.22. Fascial fitness: Suggestions for a fascia-oriented training approach in sports and movement therapies - p. 595 80. 7.23. Hydrorelease of fascia - p. 608 81. 7.24. Fascia and traditional chinese medicine - p. 617 82. 7.25. Extracorporeal shockwave therapy applied to myofascial tissue - p. 625 83. 7.26. Bowen therapy - p. 633 84. 7.27. Fascia and mental imagery: Can the two walk together? - p. 641 85. 7.28. Foam rolling - p. 649 86. 7.29. The functional aspects of fascia during human performance and sports - p. 657 87. Section III. Research Directions - p. 664 88. Part 8. Fascia Research: Methodological Challenges and New Directions - p. 664 89. 8.1. Fascia—clinical and fundamental scientific research: Considering the scientific process and its potential for creating clinical applications - p. 664 90. 8.2. Imaging: Ultrasound - p. 671 91. 8.3. On the problems of oversimplification in experiments and modeling of the body as a multilevel organizational unit - p. 679 92. 8.4. Myofascial force transmission and molecular pathways involved in adaptation of muscle size - p. 687 93. 8.5. Myofascial effect on muscle stem cell function and muscle regeneration - p. 695 94. Glossary - p. 701 95. Index - p. 705
