Neurodynamics: Movement for neuropathic pain states
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…
The fascial distortion model
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…
Fascia-related disorders: Hypermobility
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…
Osteopathic manipulative therapies and fascia
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…
Rolfing structural integration
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…
Stretching and fascia
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…
Anatomy of the plantar fascia
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…
Mathematical modeling
8.5 Mathematical modeling Can A. Yucesoy and Peter A. Huijing Introduction Quantification is central to scientific understanding of phenomena, and performing experiments is clearly the fundamental approach in doing that….
Fascia is alive: How cells modulate the tonicity and architecture of fascial tissues
4.2 Fascia is alive How cells modulate the tonicity and architecture of fascial tissues Robert Schleip, Heike Jäger and Werner Klingler Cellular populations in fascia Cells constitute only a minor…
Imaging: Ultrasound
Chapter 8.2 Imaging Ultrasound Helene Langevin and Yasuo Kawakami Introduction Ultrasonography is now widely used to examine human as well as animal tissues. For this purpose, brightness-mode (B-mode) ultrasonography is…
