Forewords
Preface
Online videos
Acknowledgments
Glossary
PART 1 The science and principles of Myofascial Induction
CHAPTER 1 Introduction: Why this book?
CHAPTER 2 Definition and characteristics of fascia and the fascial system
CHAPTER 3 Anatomy and functional aspects of fascia
CHAPTER 4 Embryological aspects of the fascial system
CHAPTER 5 Histological aspects of the fascial system
CHAPTER 6 The concept of tensegrity: Fascia as a tensegrity structure
CHAPTER 7 Movement and force transmission in the fascial system
CHAPTER 8 The neurodynamics of fascia
CHAPTER 9 Fascial trauma and dysfunction
CHAPTER 10 The assessment process
CHAPTER 11 The objectives of Myofascial Induction Therapy
CHAPTER 12 Scientific evidence relevant to the MIT approach
PART 2 Practical applications of Myofascial Induction - the upper body
CHAPTER 13 Myofascial Induction Therapy
Therapeutic considerations
Basic techniques and procedures
CHAPTER 14 Upper quadrant assessment
CHAPTER 15 Craniofacial and neck dysfunctions related to the fascial system
Craniofacial region
Craniocervical structures
MIT procedures for common craniocervical and neck dysfunctions
CHAPTER 16 Dysfunctions related to the thorax complex
MIT procedures for common dysfunctions of the thorax complex
CHAPTER 17 Upper extremity dysfunctions related to the fascial system
MIT procedures for common upper extremity dysfunctions
Myofascial Induction™ - An anatomical approach to the treatment of fascial dysfunction describes the properties of the fascial network and provides therapeutic solutions for different types of fascial dysfunction.
Dr Andrzej Pilat is a Physiotherapist and specialist in manual therapy. Creator of the Myofascial Induction approach. Lecturer on postgraduate and master degree programs in numerous universities in Spain and other European countries as well as in Central and South America. Author of the book Myofascial Induction, and co-author of books and papers on manual therapy published in Britain, Spain, Italy and the USA. Director of the Tupimek School of Myofascial Therapies, Madrid, Spain. Dr Andrzej Pilat has undertaken pioneering research on fascial anatomy using non-embalmed cadaver dissections and has used his expertise as a photographer to capture the inner beauty of the body in pictures.
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