Fascia: The Tensional Network of the Human Body: The science and clinical applications in manual and movement therapy - Softcover

 
9780702071836: Fascia: The Tensional Network of the Human Body: The science and clinical applications in manual and movement therapy
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0702071838 ISBN 13: 9780702071836
Verlag: Elsevier, 2021

Inhaltsangabe

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.

  • Full colour illustrations clearly show fascia in context

  • New content based on latest research evidence

  • Critical evaluation of fascia-oriented therapies by internationally trusted experts

  • Chapter outlines, key points and summary features to aid navigation

  • Accompanying e-book version include instructional videos created by clinicians

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Mark Driscoll, Eng., PhD. is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at McGill University, in Montreal, Canada. His published research focuses on the biomechanics of the spine from the perspective of devising an improved understanding of stability, diagnostics, and/or treatments – having a particular focus on the involvement of soft tissue such as fascia. He Chaired the scientific committees of the 2018 and 2022 Fascia Research Congresses and was elected as the first President of the Fascia Research Society in 2020. Dr. Driscoll is also the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada Chair for Design Engineering for Interdisciplinary Innovation of Medical Technologies. As the founder and director of the Musculoskeletal Biomechanics Research Lab at McGill, Dr. Driscoll has received many awards for his research and corresponding inventions which serve in assisting people with disabilities around the world.

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Verlag
Elsevier
Erscheinungsdatum
2021
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
0702071838
ISBN 13 
9780702071836
Einband
Taschenbuch
Auflage
2
Anzahl der Seiten
744
Herausgeber
Stecco MD Carla, Driscoll Eng PhD Mark, Huijing PhD Peter, Schleip Robert
Kontakt zum Hersteller
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Verantwortliche Person
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