Fascia. Clinical Applications for Health and Human Performance

Description

Health practitioners and body workers need a firm understanding of the significance of fascia in human performance. The role nutrition plays in fascial health, how injuries and diseases influence fascia, and the rehabilitative techniques to restore functional capacity of the affected tissue are essential components of improving performance. This book starts with a basic overview of fascia and its biological underpinnings, and progresses through clinical treatment applications, nutritional and pharmacological support information, and techniques for managing fascial conditions and injuries.

Features

• Reference format utilizes tables, charts, and graphs to access concepts quickly
• Full-color photos and illustrations enhance presented techniques
• Case studies emphasize the real-world results that have been achieved using the cutting-edge techniques provided
• Extensive bibliography provides more resources to further strengthen your knowledge of this critical subject area

Table of Contents

Foreword
Preface
About the Authors
Contributors/Reviewers

Chapter 1 - Histology of the Living Matrix
Chapter 2 - Anatomical Description of Fascia and Its Planes
Chapter 3 - Tensegrity, Thixotropy, and Somatic Recall
Chapter 4 - Neurophysiological Basis for Fascial Plasticity
Chapter 5 - Water the Key Nutrient for Fascia
Chapter 6 - The Role of Fascia and its Related Pathologies
Chapter 7 - Comprehensive Evaluation of Myofascial Injuries
Chapter 8 - Manual and Rehabilitative Techniques used for Soft Tissue Injuries
Chapter 9 - Conservative Rehabilitation Protocols for Myofascial Injuries
Chapter 10 - The Role of Energy Medicine in the Therapeutic Treatment of Fascia
Chapter 11 - Nutrition and Fascial Health
Chapter 12 - Nutritional Support for Ischemic Conditions
Chapter 13 - Nutritional Support for Inflammatory Conditions
Chapter 14 - Pharmacological Management of Fascial Pathologies
Chapter 15 – Athletic Myofascial Injuries – Case Studies

About the Author

Dr. Mark Lindsay is one of the most sought after chiropractors and soft tissue specialists by professional, world, and Olympic athletes, and by organizations such as the NHL, NFL, NBA, and MLB. He is a graduate of Palmer Chiropractic College and Guelph University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science and Kinesiology. In 1996, Lindsay was named “Outstanding Field Doctor” by the Canadian Chiropractic Sports Fellowship through his intensive work with Olympic Champion Donovan Bailey. Lindsay’s work benefits from the personal understanding that he gained as former athlete. Like his clients, he strove to push physical boundaries and had to overcome serious injury from time to time. Throughout his years in the field, Lindsay has developed a strong network of clients and professionals, each working at the top of their fields. Readers are offered the opportunity to take advantage of this network of knowledge and experience through this cutting-edge text that explores the exciting and significant field of fascia.