Myofascial Induction™ Volume 1: The Upper Body: An Anatomical Approach to the Treatment of Fascial Dysfunction [1] 9781913426330, 9781913426347

Table of contents :
Cover
Title Page
Copyright
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 1. The science and principles of Myofascial Induction
Chapter 1. Introduction: 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 2. Definition 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 3. Anatomy 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 4. Embryological 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 5. Histological aspects of the fascial system With a contribution from Germán Digerolamo
Introduction
Fascia: The connective, supporting, sustaining tissue?
The living matrix
Conclusion
References
Chapter 6. The 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 7. Movement 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 8. The 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 9. Fascial 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 10. The assessment process
Introduction
Global assessment
Specific functional tests
Palpatory tests
Conclusion
References
Chapter 11. The objectives of Myofascial Induction Therapy
General procedures: Recommendations
Complementary treatments
Specific treatment goals
Chapter 12. Scientific 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 2. Practical Applications of Myofascial Induction – the upper body
Chapter 13. Myofascial 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 14. Upper quadrant assessment With a contribution from Eduardo Castro-Martín
Introduction
Characteristics of the upper quadrant
The assessment process
Conclusion
References
Chapter 15. Craniofacial 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 sisorders (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 16. Dysfunctions 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 17. Upper 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