Fascia: The Tensional Network of the Human Body
Elsevier Health Sciences (Verlag)
978-0-7020-7183-6 (ISBN)
This book is unique in offering consensus from scientists and clinicians from across the world and brings together the work of the group behind the international Fascia Research Congress. It is ideal for advanced sports physiotherapists /physical therapists, musculoskeletal/orthopaedic medicine practitioners, as well as all professionals with an interest in fascia and human movement.
The comprehensive contents lay the foundations of understanding about fascia, covering current scientific understanding of physiology and anatomy, fascial-related disorders and associated therapies, and recently developed research techniques.
Full colour illustrations clearly show fascia in context
New content based on latest research evidence
Critical evaluation of fascia-oriented therapies by internationally trusted experts
Chapter outlines, key points and summary features to aid navigation
Accompanying e-book version include instructional videos created by clinicians
Dr. Robert Schleip is Director of the Fascia Research Group at Ulm University, Germany. In addition he serves as Research Director for the European Rolfing Association and maintains a part-time private practice as certified Rolfing practitioner as well as Feldenkrais teacher. He holds an M.A. degree in psychology from Heidelberg University, as well as a Ph.D. in Human Biology from Ulm University. Together with colleagues, his input and inspiration was instrumental in getting the first international Fascia Research Congress in 2007 started, as well as the subsequent congresses. His own research work on active fascial contractility was honored with the Vladimir Janda Award for Musculoskeletal Medicine. Mark Driscoll, Eng., PhD. is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at McGill University, in Montreal, Canada. His published research focuses on the biomechanics of the spine from the perspective of devising an improved understanding of stability, diagnostics, and/or treatments - having a particular focus on the involvement of soft tissue such as fascia. He Chaired the scientific committees of the 2018 and 2022 Fascia Research Congresses and was elected as the first President of the Fascia Research Society in 2020. Dr. Driscoll is also the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada Chair for Design Engineering for Interdisciplinary Innovation of Medical Technologies. As the founder and director of the Musculoskeletal Biomechanics Research Lab at McGill, Dr. Driscoll has received many awards for his research and corresponding inventions which serve in assisting people with disabilities around the world.
| Erscheinungsdatum | 12.08.2017 |
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| Zusatzinfo | Approx. 332 illustrations (332 in full color); Illustrations |
| Verlagsort | London |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 191 x 235 mm |
| Gewicht | 1540 g |
| Themenwelt | Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Sportmedizin |
| Medizin / Pharmazie ► Naturheilkunde | |
| Medizin / Pharmazie ► Physiotherapie / Ergotherapie ► Behandlungstechniken | |
| Medizin / Pharmazie ► Physiotherapie / Ergotherapie ► Rehabilitation | |
| ISBN-10 | 0-7020-7183-8 / 0702071838 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-7020-7183-6 / 9780702071836 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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