FASCIA: Clinical Applications for Health and Human Performance

FASCIA: CLINICAL APPLICATIONS FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN PERFORMANCE
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Front Cover
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Back Cover
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Contents
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Forward
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Preface
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About the Authors
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Contributors/Reviewers
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1. HISTOLOGY OF THE LIVING MATRIX
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Histology of the Living Matrix
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Mast Cells
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Adipose Cells
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Collagen Fibers
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Elastic Fibers
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Extracellular Matrix
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Hyaluronic Acid
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Functions of Ground Substance
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References
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2. ANATOMICAL DESCRIPTION OF FASCIA AND ITS PLANES
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Anatomical Descriptions of Fascia and its Planes
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Variation Between Sexes
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Table 2-1 Superficial Fascial System Zones of Adherence
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Table 2-2 Fascia of the Head
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Table 2-3 Fascia of the Neck
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Table 2-4 Fascia of the Thorax
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Table 2-5 Fascia of the Abdomen (external and internal)
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Table 2-6 Fascial of the Pelvis
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Table 2-8 Fascia of the Upper Extremity (superioris extremitatis)
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Table 2-9 Fascia of the Lower Extremity (inferioris extrematatis)
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Summary
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References
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3. TENSEGRITY, THIXOTROPY, AND SOMATIC RECALL
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Tensegrity, Thixotropy, and Somatic Recall
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What is Tensegrity?
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Tensegrity at the Cellular Level
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Cellular Tensegrity and Mechanotransduction
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What is Thixotropy?
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Thixotropy and the Musculoskeletal System
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Somatic Recall
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Table 3-1 Continuum Communication: Fascial Properties Responsible for Signal Production and Distribution
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References
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4. NEUROPHYSIOLOGICAL BASIS FOR FASCIAL PLASTICITY
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Neurophysiological Basis for Fascial Plasticity
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Mechanical Response of Fascia to External Loading
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Mechanical Effects of Fascial Manual Therapy
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Central Nervous System
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Peripheral Nervous System
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Fascial Sensory Receptors
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A New Type of Receptor
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Nociceptive Stability and Plasticity
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Intrafascial Cells Control Contractility
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References
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5. WATER, THE KEY NUTRIENT FOR FASCIA
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Water, The Key Nutrient for Fascia
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Physiological Purpose of Water
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Effects of Dehydration on the Tissue Tensegrity Matrix System
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New Research Findings
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Maintenance Dose of Water
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References
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6. THE ROLE OF FASCIA AND ITS RELATED PATHOLOGIES
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The Role of Fascia and its Related Pathologies
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Movement
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Adaptation and Protection
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Metabolic Role
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Lymphatic Role
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Aging
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Scar Formation
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Plantar Fasciitis
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References
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7. COMPREHENSIVE EVALUATION OF MYOFASCIAL INJURIES
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Comprehensive Evaluation of Myofascial Injuries
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Differentials
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Why Image Myofascial Injuries?
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Characteristics of Normal Muscle Imaging
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MRI Findings in Muscle Strain
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Pectoralis Major
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Lower Extremity
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Hamstring
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Medial Gastrocnemius
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Ultrasound
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Grade I Strain
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Ultrasound-Guided Musculoskeletal Intervention
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References
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8. MANUAL AND REHABILITATIVE TECHNIQUES USED FOR SOFT TISSUE INJURIES
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Manual and Rehabilitative Techniques Used For Soft Tissue Injuries 
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Movement Dysfunction
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Principles of Rehabilitation
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Elevation
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Global Stability System- Control of Imbalance
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Active Release Technique (ART)
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Isometric Exercise
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References
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9. CONSERVATIVE REHABILITATION PROTOCOLS FOR FASCIA INJURIES
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Conservative Rehabilitation Protocols for Fascia Injuries
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Phase I- Acute Trauma, Inflammation, and Phagocytosis
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Phase II- Initiate and Establish Healing
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Table 9-1 Articular Pumping of the Glenohumeral Joint: Rehabilitation Protocol 1 
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Table 9-2 Articular Pumping of the Glenohumeral Joint: Rehabilitation Protocol 2
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Table 9-3 Articular Pumping of the Glenohumeral Joint: Rehabilitation Protocol 3......Page 151
Table 9-4 Articular Pumping of the Glenohumeral Joint: Rehabilitation Protocol 4
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Table 9-5 Articular Pumping of the Pretrachial Fascia
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Table 9-6 Articular Pumping of the Scapula
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Articular Range of Motion: Muscle Activation Technique
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Increase Range of Motion and Restoration of Function
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Neuromuscular Control: Proprioceptive and Kinesthetic Awareness
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Weight-Bearing Shift Exercises
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Rhythmic Stabilization against Perturbation
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Active Isometric Strengthening Exercises Shoulder Internal Rotation, Standing
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Dynamic Blackburn
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Phase III- Intermediate Phase
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Scapular Stabilization Exercises
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Shoulder Plyometric Exercises
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Phase IV- Advanced Strengthening Phase and Return to Prior Activity Level
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Rehabilitation Protocol
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ACL Rehabilitation Program Following ACL Reconstruction
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Strength and Conditioning around the Knee
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Program Outline
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Cardiovascular and Strength Endurance Training Series
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Table 9-9 Workout Using Winged Water Walkers
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Definitions
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Workout
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Workouts
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ACL Rehabilitative Case Study- January 2007
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Phase I Protocol
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Phase II Protocol
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Phase III Protocol
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References
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10. THE ROLE OF ENERGY MEDICINE IN THE THERAPEUTIC TREATMENT OF FASCIA
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The Role of Energy Medicine in the Therapeutic Treatment of Fascia
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Complementary Medicine
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Frequency-Specific Microcurrent Therapy
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Low-Level Laser Therapy
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Clinical Application of Low-Level Laser
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Acupuncture Therapy
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Role of Connective Tissue Winding
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Potential Downstream Effects of Needle Grasp
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Myofascial/Active Release Therapy
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Table 10-1 Clinical Applications
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What is Earthing?
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Physiological Effects of Free Radical in the Body
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Chances for Therapeutic Intervention-Earthing
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References
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11. NUTRITION AND FASCIAL HEALTH
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Nutrition and Fascial Health
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Protein
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Table 11-1 Amino Acids and Their Function in the Body
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Fats
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Arginine
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EPA
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Curcumin
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Vitamin C (Oral)
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Vitamin C Intravenous
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Table 11-2 Summary of Nutritional Supplements
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References
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12. NUTRITIONAL SUPPORT FOR ISCHEMIC CONDITIONS
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Nutritional Support for Ishemic Conditions
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Reperfusion Injury
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Reactive Oxygen Species
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Coagulative and Fibrinolytic Pathways
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Ischemic Effects on Heart and Skeletal Muscle
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Table 12-1 Recommended Mineral Intake
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Bromelain
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Removal of Fibrin
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References
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13. NUTRITIONAL SUPPORT FOR INFLAMMATORY CONDITIONS
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Nutritional Support for Inflammatory Conditions
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The Role of Flavonoids
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Tumeric
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Ginger
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Lactoferrin
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Summary
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References
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14. PHARMACOLOGICAL MANAGEMENT OF FASCIAL PATHOLOGIES
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Pharmacological Management of Fascial Pathologies
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Human Growth Hormone (HGH)
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Antifibrotics
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Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDS)
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Specific COX-2 Inhibitors
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Local Anesthetic Injections and Dry Needling
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Local Administration of Actovegin
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References
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15. MANAGEMENT OF MYOFASCIAL INJURIES IN THE ATHLETE-CASE STUDIES
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Management of Myofascial Injuries in the Athlete- Case Studies
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Case Study 1: Treatment of Proximal Hamstring Pain Using Active Release Technique Applied to the Myofascial Meridians
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Background
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Case History 
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Discussion
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Case Study 2: Global Treatment of a Surgically Repaired Torn Supraspinatus in an Overhand-Throwing Pitcher
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Case Study 3: Global Treatment of a Surgically Repaired Left Anterior Cruciate Ligament in a Soccer Player
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Case Study 4: Global Treatment of Surgically Repaired Achilles Tendon in a Volleyball Player
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Case Study 5: Quantifying Prefunctional and Functional Rehabilitation in an Injured Soccer Player
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Table 15-1 Differential Diagnosis for Osteitis Pubis
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Imaging
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Table 15-2 Comparison of Standard Reference Range versus Optimal Range
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Genetics and Blood Testing Interpretation
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Table 15-4 Amino Acid Profile......Page 280
Abbreviations
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Table 15-6 Protocl Used for an Athlete Diagnosed with Stage III Osteitis Pubis
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Functional Rehabilitation
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Strength and Flexibility Testing
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Results
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Summary
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References
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INDEX
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