Anatomy Trains: Myofascial Meridians for Manual Therapists and Movement Professionals

Get a multi-dimensional understanding of musculoskeletal anatomy with Anatomy Trains: Myofascial Meridians for Manual Therapists and Movement Professionals, 4th Edition . A revolutionary approach to the study of human anatomy provides a holistic map of myoanatomy to help improve the outcomes of physical therapies that are traditionally used to manage pain and other musculoskeletal disorders. Relevant theory descriptions are applied to all common types of movement, posture analysis, and physical treatment modalities.

Intuitive content organization has been designed to help you reference a concept quickly or gain a more detailed understanding of any given area according to your need. Section on myofascial force transmission in gait dynamics is written by guest author James Earls. Robust appendices discuss the relevance of the Anatomy Trains concept to the work of Dr Louis Schultz (Meridians of Latitude), Ida Rolf (Structural Integration) and correspondences with acupuncture meridians. New photos and images of fascial tissues, adhesions, and layers gives you a better understanding of text content.

Revised and expanded content reflects the most up-to-date research and latest evidence for the scientific basis of common clinical findings. offers a new, larger library of videos, including animations and webinars with the author. New section on Anatomy Trains in motion by guest author Karin Gurtner uses Pilates-evolved movement to explore strength and plasticity along myofascial meridians. New addition The 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.

New appendix

Updated fascial compendium on elements, properties, neurology, and origins of the fascial system. Book details

Book Details

• Publisher: Churchill Livingstone
• Publication Date: March 19, 2020
• Language: English