7.4 Myofascial induction approaches Andrzej Pilat Introduction Myofascial Induction Therapy (MIT) is a hands-on, full-body approach, focusing on restoration of altered fascial tissue function. During the application, the clinician stretches…
7.2 Trigger point therapy Jan Dommerholt Introduction Trigger point therapy has been practiced for several centuries, but it did not really enter into the realm of clinicians and researchers until…
Chapter 8.3 Advanced MRI techniques for in-vivo biomechanical tissue movement analysis Cengizhan Ozturk, Alper Yaman, Can A. Yucesoy and Peter A. Huijing Introduction If a moving body can be observed…
7.19 Neurodynamics Movement for neuropathic pain states Michel W Coppieters and Robert J Nee Introduction The nervous system is a remarkable organ system. In many ways, it is well protected…
7.15 The fascial distortion model Georg Harrer Introduction: connective tissue as mechanosensory system In spite of the fact that connective tissue is in general envisioned as a scaffold with minimal…
5.8 Fascia-related disorders Hypermobility Nicol C Voermans and Peter A Huijing Introduction Fascia-related disorders are defined as disorders resulting from altered stiffness or compliance of the fascia. Stiffness is defined…
7.5 Osteopathic manipulative therapies and fascia Hollis H. King Introduction In virtually every osteopathic manipulative procedure, consideration of fascial elements is explicitly acknowledged and in some instances is the primary…
7.3 Rolfing structural integration Monica Caspari and Heidi Massa Premises of the work Rolfing Structural Integration1, developed by Ida P. Rolf, PhD, organizes the human being in gravity. It enhances…
7.20 Stretching and fascia Thomas Myers and Christopher Frederick Introduction Active or passive soft-tissue stretch is routinely applied in: • manual therapies (massage, myofascial release, active release, muscle energy) • rehabilitative physiotherapy…
5.9 Anatomy of the plantar fascia Scott Wearing The plantar fascia, or plantar aponeurosis, forms part of the deep fascia of the sole of the foot and provides a strong…
