In recent years fascia has jumped to the forefront of our attention in rehabilitative medicine. Existing anatomy textbooks fail to address the importance of this connective tissue, which is not helpful to practitioners trying to develop the skill set necessary to be effective when preventing disease or treating the human body. Whether you are a practising therapist or a research-based scientist, this book is essential to understanding the neural, physiologic and practical implications of this continuously evolving and adapting connective tissue.
After an in-depth overview of fascia and its biological foundations, Dr. Lindsay describes some highly innovative assessment and manual treatment techniques that have proved successful in treating fascia in the world’s most elite athletes. The focus then shifts to non-manual treatment techniques and a thorough explanation of the importance of the nutritional and pharmacological components of fascia. Charts used to effectively illustrate these components would also be valuable for quick reference in the future, and each chapter includes an extensive bibliography that will be appreciated by research enthusiasts. The book finishes by neatly tying in all the previous chapters with a special emphasis on sports injuries and related case studies.
We are currently in the middle of a paradigm shift with regard to the importance of fascia. Conventional wisdom is being challenged and revolutionary discoveries are constantly being made, thanks in large part to the leading researchers and practitioners who contributed to make this book possible. This text will never collect dust, will always remain within reach, and will lead you on a thoughtful path of future discovery.
