Myofascial Induction An Anatomical Approach to the Treatment of Fascial Dysfunction. Volume 2: The Lower Body

Cover
Of Related Interest
Title Page
Copyright
Contents
Dedication
About the author
Foreword by Jan Dommerholt
Foreword by Robert Schleip
Foreword by Andry Vleeming
Preface
Online videos
Acknowledgments
CHAPTER 1 Connecting and moving forward: Fascia as a multifunctional system
	Introduction
	The fascial system and communication between body systems
	References
CHAPTER 2 Thoracolumbar fascia: The heart of the matter
	General considerations related to the fascial system of the lower quadrant
	How load is transferred between the spine, pelvis, arms, and legs
	Thoracolumbar fascia: The heart of the matter
	Conclusion
	References
CHAPTER 3 Lower quadrant assessment
	Introduction
	The characteristics of the lower quadrant
	The assessment process
	Conclusion
	References
CHAPTER 4 Pelvic girdle dysfunctions: Lower back and sacroiliac structures; Abdominal area
	Lower back and sacroiliac structures
	Introduction: The lower back
	Anatomical considerations related to the lower back
	Neurological considerations related to the lower back
	The pelvic girdle and low back pain
	The cell–ECM–brain model
	Introduction: Sacroiliac structures
	Structure and function of the sacroiliac joint
	Conclusion
	Abdominal area
	Introduction
	Anatomical considerations related to the abdominal fascial system
	Biomechanical considerations related to the abdominal fascial system
	Blood supply to the abdominal fascial system
	Innervation of the abdominal fascial system
	Conclusion
	References
	MIT procedures for common pelvic girdle dysfunctions: Lower back and sacroiliac structures; Abdominal area
CHAPTER 5 Pelvic girdle dysfunctions: Gluteal structures; Inguinal and pubic structures; Pelvic floor (external)
	Gluteal structures
	Introduction
	Anatomical considerations related to the gluteal structures
	Biomechanics and the gluteal area
	Deep gluteal syndrome
	Conclusion
	Inguinal and pubic structures
	Introduction
	Anatomical considerations related to the inguinal and pubic structures
	Symphysis pubis dysfunction and groin pain
	Conclusion
	Pelvic floor (external)
	Introduction
	The pelvic floor, posture, and gravity
	The pelvic floor system and its supporting structures
	Endopelvic fascia as a part of the dynamics of the pelvic floor system
	Pelvic floor dysfunction
	Conclusion
	References
	MIT procedures for common pelvic girdle dysfunctions: Gluteal structures; Inguinal and pubic structures; Pelvic floor (external)
CHAPTER 6 Lower extremity dysfunctions related to the fascial system
	Introduction
	Anatomical considerations related to the fascia of the lower limb
	Thigh structures: Fascia lata
	Knee structures
	Lower leg structures: Crural fascia
	Foot structures
	Conclusion
	References
	MIT procedures for common lower extremity dysfunctions
CHAPTER 7 Fascia and therapeutic movement in translational practice: From the laboratory to the clinic
	Introduction
	Human existence as a biological behavior
	The therapeutic process
	Conclusion
	References
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