Description
Dr Andrzej Pilat is a Physiotherapist and specialist in manual therapy. Creator of the Myofascial Induction approach. Lecturer on postgraduate and master degree programs in numerous universities in Spain and other European countries as well as in Central and South America. Author of the book Myofascial Induction (TM), and co-author of books and papers on manual therapy published in Britain, Spain, Italy and the USA. Director of the Tupimek School of Myofascial Therapies, Madrid, Spain. Dr Andrzej Pilat has undertaken pioneering research on fascial anatomy using non-embalmed cadaver dissections and has used his expertise as a photographer to capture the inner beauty of the body in pictures.
Forewords Preface Online videos Acknowledgments Glossary PART 1 The science and principles of Myofascial Induction CHAPTER 1 Introduction: Why this book? CHAPTER 2 Definition and characteristics of fascia and the fascial system CHAPTER 3 Anatomy and functional aspects of fascia CHAPTER 4 Embryological aspects of the fascial system CHAPTER 5 Histological aspects of the fascial system CHAPTER 6 The concept of tensegrity: Fascia as a tensegrity structure CHAPTER 7 Movement and force transmission in the fascial system CHAPTER 8 The neurodynamics of fascia CHAPTER 9 Fascial trauma and dysfunction CHAPTER 10 The assessment process CHAPTER 11 The objectives of Myofascial Induction Therapy CHAPTER 12 Scientific evidence relevant to the MIT approach PART 2 Practical applications of Myofascial Induction - the upper body CHAPTER 13 Myofascial Induction Therapy Therapeutic considerations Basic techniques and procedures CHAPTER 14 Upper quadrant assessment CHAPTER 15 Craniofacial and neck dysfunctions related to the fascial system Craniofacial region Craniocervical structures MIT procedures for common craniocervical and neck dysfunctions CHAPTER 16 Dysfunctions related to the thorax complex MIT procedures for common dysfunctions of the thorax complex CHAPTER 17 Upper extremity dysfunctions related to the fascial system MIT procedures for common upper extremity dysfunctions