Get a multi-dimensional understanding of musculoskeletal anatomy with Anatomy Trains: Myofascial Meridians for Manual Therapists & Movement Professionals, 4th Edition. This hugely successful, one-of-a-kind title continues to center on the application of anatomy trains across a variety of clinical assessment and treatment approaches ― demonstrating how painful problems in one area of the body can be linked to a “silent area” away from the problem, and ultimately giving rise to new treatment strategies. This edition has been fully updated with the latest evidence-based research. It includes new coverage of anatomy trains in motion using Pilates-evolved movement, anatomy trains in horses and dogs, and the updated fascial compendium on elements, properties, neurology, and origins of the fascial system. It also offers a new, more extensive library of videos, including animations and webinars with the author. In all, this unique exploration of the role of fascial in healthy movement and postural distortion is an essential read for physical therapists, massage therapists, craniosacral therapists, yoga instructors, histopathologists, manual therapists, athletic and personal trainers, dance instructors, chiropractors, acupuncturists, and any professional working in the field of movement.
- A revolutionary approach to studying human anatomy provides a holistic map of my anatomy to help improve the outcomes of physical therapies traditionally used to manage pain and other musculoskeletal disorders.
- Relevant theory descriptions are applied to all common types of movement, posture analysis, and physical treatment modalities.
- The intuitive content organization allows students to reference a concept quickly or gain a more detailed understanding of any given area according to their needs.
- The section on myofascial force transmission in gait dynamics is written by guest author James Earls.
- The robust appendices discuss the relevance of the Anatomy Trains concept to the work of Dr. Louis Schultz (Meridians of Latitude) and Ida Rolf (Structural Integration) and their correspondence with acupuncture meridians.
- New photos and images of fascial tissues, adhesions, and layers provide a better understanding of text content.
- Revised and expanded content reflects the most up-to-date research and the latest evidence for the scientific basis of typical clinical findings.
- A new, more extensive library of videos includes animations and webinars with the author.
- The New Anatomy Trains in Motion section, by guest author Karin Gurtner, uses Pilates-evolved movement to explore strength and plasticity along myofascial meridians.
- New addition: Rikke Schultz, DVM, Tove Due, DVM, and Vibeke Elbrønd, DVM, PhD, have mapped anatomy trains in quadrupeds (horses and dogs) for equine and pet therapies.
- New appendix: An updated fascial compendium on elements, properties, neurology, and origins of the fascial system.
- NEW! An enhanced eBook version is included with print purchase, allowing students to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.
