Table of Contents
Preface ix
Coeditor Preface xi
Acknowledgments xv
Editors xvii
Contributors xix
Section I Fascia
Chapter 1 De Fabrica Humani Corporis-Fascia as the Fabric of the Body Jaap van der Wal 3
Chapter 2 Fascial Anatomy Carta Stecco 19
Chapter 3 The Fascial Net Plastination Project Rachelle L. Clauson 31
Chapter 4 Physiology of the Fascia Antonio Stecco 47
Chapter 5 Innervation of Fascia Robert Schleip 61
Chapter 6 Fascia and the Circulatory System Anita Boser Kirstin Schumaker 71
Chapter 7 Hormonal Effects on Fascia in Women Angeli Maun Akey Kathleen O'Neil-Smith 85
Section II Function
Chapter 8 Biotensegrity-The Structure of Life John Sharkey 99
Chapter 9 Effects of Loading and Nutrition on Fascia Danielle Steffen Keith Baar 115
Chapter 10 Does Fascia Stretch? Chris Frederick 129
Chapter 11 The Fascial System in Walking James Earls 141
Chapter 12 Visual Assessment of Postural Antecedents to Nonspecific Low Back Pain Thomas W. Myers 149
Section III Medical Applications: Interstitial Notes on Section 3 David Lesondak
Chapter 13 Structural Integration Michael Polon Daniel Akins 177
Chapter 14 Anatomy Trains Structural Integration Julie Hammond 185
Chapter 15 Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy: History, Perspectives, and Treatment Richard Finn 203
Chapter 16 Fascial Manipulation® Antonio Stecco 213
Chapter 17 Fascial Stretch Therapy™ Chris Frederick 219
Chapter 18 Scar Tissue Management Catherine Ryan Nancy Keeney-Smith 233
Chapter 19 Exercise and Fascial Movement Therapy for Cancer Survivors: Potential Benefits and Recommendations P. J. O'Clair 249
Chapter 20 Clinical Foundations and Applications for Self-Myofascial Release with Balls, Rollers, and Tools Jill Miller 263
Index 275
