Fascia: The Tensional Network of the Human Body, 2nd Edition
The science and clinical applications in manual and movement therapy
$94.97
- Paperback
744 pages
- Release Date
14 December 2021
Summary
The role of the fascia in musculoskeletal conditions and as a body-wide communication system is now well established. Fascia: The Tensional Network of the Human Body constitutes the most comprehensive foundational textbook available that also provides the latest research, theory, and science around fascia and its function.
This book is unique in offering consensus from scientists and clinicians from across the world and brings together the work of the group behind the interna…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780702071836 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0702071838 |
| Author: | Robert Schleip, Ph. D., Carla Stecco, Mark Driscoll, Peter Huijing |
| Publisher: | Elsevier Health Sciences |
| Imprint: | Elsevier Health Sciences |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 744 |
| Edition: | 2nd |
| Release Date: | 14 December 2021 |
| Weight: | 1.54kg |
| Dimensions: | 191mm x 235mm |
Robert Schleip, Ph. D.
Dr. Robert Schleip is Director of the Fascia Research Group at Ulm University, Germany. In addition he serves as Research Director for the European Rolfing Association and maintains a part-time private practice as certified Rolfing practitioner as well as Feldenkrais teacher. He holds an M.A. degree in psychology from Heidelberg University, as well as a Ph.D. in Human Biology from Ulm University. Together with colleagues, his input and inspiration was instrumental in getting the first international Fascia Research Congress in 2007 started, as well as the subsequent congresses. His own research work on active fascial contractility was honored with the Vladimir Janda Award for Musculoskeletal Medicine.
Mark Driscoll, Eng., PhD. is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at McGill University, in Montreal, Canada. His published research focuses on the biomechanics of the spine from the perspective of devising an improved understanding of stability, diagnostics, and/or treatments - having a particular focus on the involvement of soft tissue such as fascia. He Chaired the scientific committees of the 2018 and 2022 Fascia Research Congresses and was elected as the first President of the Fascia Research Society in 2020. Dr. Driscoll is also the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada Chair for Design Engineering for Interdisciplinary Innovation of Medical Technologies. As the founder and director of the Musculoskeletal Biomechanics Research Lab at McGill, Dr. Driscoll has received many awards for his research and corresponding inventions which serve in assisting people with disabilities around the world.
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