Anatomy Trains: Myofascial Meridians for Manual Therapists and Movement Professionals

Anatomy Trains: Myofascial Meridians for Manual Therapists & Movement Professionals, 4th Edition, presents a multi-dimensional view of musculoskeletal anatomy through the application of anatomy trains across a range of clinical assessment and treatment approaches. It explores how painful issues in one area of the body may be connected to a “silent area” elsewhere, supporting the development of new treatment strategies.

Fully updated with the latest evidence-based research, this edition adds new material on anatomy trains in motion using Pilates-evolved movement, as well as mapping anatomy trains in horses and dogs. It also expands the fascial compendium, covering elements, properties, neurology, and origins of the fascial system, and includes a larger video library featuring animations and webinars with the author.

Key details

• 4th Edition
• Centres on applying anatomy trains to clinical assessment and treatment approaches
• Includes a section on myofascial force transmission in gait dynamics by guest author James Earls
• Adds an Anatomy Trains in Motion section by guest author Karin Gurtner using Pilates-evolved movement
• Includes Anatomy Trains in Quadrupeds (horses and dogs) mapped for equine and pet therapies by Rikke Schultz, DVM, Tove Due, DVM, and Vibeke Elbrønd, DVM, PhD
• Enhanced eBook version included with print purchase

Synopsis

This title offers a distinctive exploration of fascia in healthy movement and postural distortion, applying relevant theory to common movement, posture analysis, and physical treatment modalities. Content is organised to support quick reference as well as deeper study, with appendices discussing links to Dr Louis Schultz (Meridians of Latitude), Ida Rolf (Structural Integration), and correspondences with acupuncture meridians.