دانلود کتاب Myofascial Induction

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CONTENTS
Dedication

About the author

About the contributors

Foreword by Jan Dommerholt

Foreword by Robert Schleip

Foreword by Andry Vleeming

Preface

Online videos

Acknowledgments

Glossary

PART 1The science and principles of Myofascial Induction

CHAPTER 1Introduction: Why this book?

Introduction

Research, development, and innovation (R&D and I)

Searching for a health care model: The conceptual framework

A systemic approach to therapeutic movement and health care

Metabolic aspects of the fascial system

Fascia and therapeutic movement

Therapeutic touch

What is Myofascial Induction Therapy (MIT) and why this approach?

Conclusion

References

CHAPTER 2Definition and characteristics of fascia and the fascial system

Definition of fascia

Definition and characteristics of a system

Fascia as a system

Fascia as a complex biological system

Conclusion

References

CHAPTER 3Anatomy and functional aspects of fascia

Introduction

Fascial continuity throughout the body

Fascial layers and their morphological characteristics

Skin and Langer’s lines

Superficial fascia as a system: Its morphology, architecture, and mechanics

Superficial fascia and the circulatory system

Deep fascia as a system: Its morphology, architecture, and mechanics

Conclusion

References and further reading

CHAPTER 4Embryological aspects of the fascial system With a contribution from Germán Digerolamo

Introduction

Mechanobiology and embryonic development (embryogenesis)

The blastocyst and trilaminar embryonic disc

The ECM and organogenesis

Embryological development of fascial tissue

Integration of the neurocranium and brain

Mechanical control of development of the nervous system

The ECM and mechanobiology of the nervous system

Conclusion

References

CHAPTER 5Histological aspects of the fascial system With a contribution from Germán Digerolamo

Introduction

Fascia: The connective, supporting, sustaining tissue?

The living matrix

Conclusion

References

CHAPTER 6The concept of tensegrity: Fascia as a tensegrity structure

Origin of the tensegrity concept

Compression-based structures

Tensional tensegrity–integrity

Tensegrity in engineering

Tensegrity in organic chemistry

Tensegrity in biology (biotensegrity)

The concept of tensegrity and the dynamics of the locomotor system

Fascia as a tensegrity system

Conclusion

References

CHAPTER 7Movement and force transmission in the fascial system With a contribution from Eduardo Castro-Martín

Introduction: Movement

Force transmission in the myofascial unit

Intramuscular force transmission

Epimuscular force transmission

Adaptation and facilitation of gliding

Conclusion

References

CHAPTER 8The neurodynamics of fascia With a contribution from Germán Digerolamo

Introduction

Neurofascial architecture

Nervous tissue as a source of pain

Pain and peripheral sensitization

Pain and central sensitization

Innervation and vascularization of the fascial system

Continuity and transition of the nervous system

The neurovascular tract and lateral transmission of forces

Physiopathology of the nerve and glial response

Allostasis and the fascial system

Interoception and the afferent homeostatic pathway

Interoception, emotion, and behavior

Interoception and central sensitization

Conclusion

References

CHAPTER 9Fascial trauma and dysfunction With a contribution from Germán Digerolamo

Introduction

Adaptive response and injury

Trauma to the fascial system

The fascial system and immunomodulation

Immunosenescence

Neuroimmune response, neurogenic inflammation, and remodeling

Scarring: The healing process

Conclusion

References

CHAPTER 10The assessment process

Introduction

Global assessment

Specific functional tests

Palpatory tests

Conclusion

References

CHAPTER 11The objectives of Myofascial Induction Therapy

General procedures: Recommendations

Complementary treatments

Specific treatment goals

CHAPTER 12Scientific evidence relevant to the MIT approach

Introduction

Evidence-based medicine within the framework of the philosophy of science

Scientific evidence for the application of MIT

Examples of clinical research conducted on healthy subjects

Conclusion

References

PART 2Practical applications of Myofascial Induction – the upper body

CHAPTER 13Myofascial Induction Therapy With a contribution from Mártin Pilat and Eduardo Castro-Martín

Therapeutic considerations

Introduction: MIT as a manual therapy approach

Treatment objectives

Principles of treatment

Basic techniques and procedures

Introduction

Sliding procedures (direct application)

Sustained systemic procedures (indirect application)

Sustained applications: The four basic modalities

MIT: Indications and contraindications

Other considerations

Conclusion

References

CHAPTER 14Upper quadrant assessment With a contribution from Eduardo Castro-Martín

Introduction

Characteristics of the upper quadrant

The assessment process

Conclusion

References

CHAPTER 15Craniofacial and neck dysfunctions related to the fascial system With a contribution from Eduardo Castro-Martín

Craniofacial region

Introduction

Craniofacial fascial system

Main features of the fascial system of the craniofacial region

Behavior of craniomandibular and cervical myofascial structures

Craniofacial and cervical innervation

Trigeminocervical complex

Clinical implications

Wound healing processes

Temporomandibular disorder

Pain related to the orofacial area or cervical spine

Cervical, craniomandibular, and ear disorders (otalgia)

Neural exit foramina

Craniocervical structures

Anatomical considerations related to the continuity of the fascial structures of the neck

Fascial anatomy of the neck

The suboccipital region and myodural connections

Cervical fascial spaces

Triangles of the neck

References

MIT procedures for common craniocervical and neck dysfunctions

CHAPTER 16Dysfunctions related to the thorax complex

Introduction

Anatomical considerations related to the thorax complex

Conclusion

References

MIT procedures for common dysfunctions of the thorax complex

CHAPTER 17Upper extremity dysfunctions related to the fascial system

Introduction

Synergy as part of General System Theory

Anatomical considerations related to the continuity of the fascial system of the upper extremity

Shoulder complex structures (shoulder girdle fascial system)

Arm and forearm structures

Hand structures

Clinical features of myofascial dysfunction in the upper extremity

Conclusion

References

MIT procedures for common upper extremity dysfunction

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Index