Myofascial Induction™. An Anatomical Approach to the Treatment of Fascial Dysfunction Volume 1: The Upper Body

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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