Fascia, Function, and Medical Applications

Cover -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- Preface -- Co-Editor Preface -- Editors -- Contributors -- Section 1 Fascia -- Chapter 1 De Fabrica Humani Corporis: Fascia as the Fabric of the Body -- Chapter 2 Fascial Net Plastination Project -- Chapter 3 The Importance of Fascial Models in Anatomical Education -- Chapter 4 Fascial Anatomy -- Chapter 5 Physiology of the Fascia -- Chapter 6 Innervation of Fascia -- Chapter 7 Fascia and the Circulatory System -- Chapter 8 Factors Influencing the Extracellular Matrix: Fascia as a Changing Structure -- Chapter 9 In Vivo Exploration of Living Human Fascia Using Intra-Tissular Endoscopy: A New Approach to the Study of Living Matter -- Section 2 Function -- Chapter 10 The Mechanical Behavior of the Fascial System -- Chapter 11 Applied Biotensegrity -- Chapter 12 Effects of Loading and Nutrition on Connective Tissue -- Chapter 13 Hormonal Effects on Fascia in Women -- Chapter 14 Does Fascia Stretch? -- Chapter 15 The Fascial System in Walking -- Chapter 16 Postural Evaluation -- Chapter 17 Visual Assessment of Postural Antecedents to Nonspecific Low Back Pain -- Section 3 Medical and Clinical Applications: Interstitial Notes on Section 3 -- Chapter 18 Anatomy Trains Structural Integration -- Chapter 19 Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy: History, Perspectives, and Treatment -- Chapter 20 Fascial Manipulation -- Chapter 21 Dermal-Fascial Restoration -- Chapter 22 Fascia Stretch TherapyTM -- Chapter 23 Scar Tissue Management -- Chapter 24 Exercise and Fascial Movement Therapy for Cancer Survivors: Potential Benefits and Recommendations -- Chapter 25 Clinical Foundations and Applications for Self-Myofascial Release with Balls, Rollers, and Tools -- Chapter 26 Yoga Styles and Fascia: A Holistic Approach to Movement and Wellness.