Fascia – What It Is, and Why It Matters, Second Edition

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Title: Fascia – What It Is, and Why It Matters, Second Edition
Description: Fascia: What It Is and Why It Matters is the'must-have'book for everyone wanting to learn more about fascia as a tissue and a system. This second edition maintains the high standard of the first book while expanding on everything that made it so popular.By focusing first on the fundamentals of fascia as a tissue that surrounds, supports, and permeates all the muscle, bones, nerves, and organs, Lesondak takes the reader on a journey throughout their entire body from the perspective of the fascial system, making many stops along the way to ensure the reader understands what's important and why it matters to the body. From the new rules of biomechanics, biotensegrity, cellular processes, musculoskeletal issues, proprioception, neuroscience and cognition, somatic dysfunction, and restoration - Lesondak deftly weaves all these concepts together with a deep appreciation for the history of science, fine storytelling sensibilities, and a sense of humor as well as a sense of wonder.
Authors: David Lesondak
Resource Type: eBook.
Subjects: Connective tissues--Physiology, Fasciae (Anatomy)
Categories: MEDICAL / Allied Health Services / Massage Therapy, MEDICAL / Allied Health Services / Physical Therapy, MEDICAL / Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Database: eBook Collection (EBSCOhost)
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Abstract:Fascia: What It Is and Why It Matters is the'must-have'book for everyone wanting to learn more about fascia as a tissue and a system. This second edition maintains the high standard of the first book while expanding on everything that made it so popular.By focusing first on the fundamentals of fascia as a tissue that surrounds, supports, and permeates all the muscle, bones, nerves, and organs, Lesondak takes the reader on a journey throughout their entire body from the perspective of the fascial system, making many stops along the way to ensure the reader understands what's important and why it matters to the body. From the new rules of biomechanics, biotensegrity, cellular processes, musculoskeletal issues, proprioception, neuroscience and cognition, somatic dysfunction, and restoration - Lesondak deftly weaves all these concepts together with a deep appreciation for the history of science, fine storytelling sensibilities, and a sense of humor as well as a sense of wonder.
ISBN:9781913426316
9781839978517