It is the responsibility of the treating practitioner, relying on independent expertise and knowledge of the patient, to determine the best treatment and method of application for the patient. First edition 2001 Second edition 2009 Reprinted 2009 ISBN: 978-3-7 British Library Cataloguing in Publication Data A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library Library of Congress Cataloging in Publication Data A catalog record for this book is available from the Library of Congress Notice Neither the Publisher nor the Author assumes any responsibility for any loss or injury and/or damage to persons or property arising out of or related to any use of the material contained in this book. You may also complete your request on-line via the Elsevier website at. Permissions may be sought directly from Elsevier's Rights Department: phone: (+1) 2 (US) or (+44) 1865 843830 (UK) fax: (+44) 1865 853333 e-mail: healthpermissions®. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher.

Publisher: Sarcna Wotfaard Development Editor: Slieila Black Project Manager: foannalt Duncan Designer: Steioart Larking 1. 'Every act of the body is an act of the soul.' (William Alfred') 'I don't know anything, but I do know that everything is interesting if you go into it deeply enough.' (Richard Feynman ) 2 To Julia, for the tenacity to see it through. In all this unique exploration of the role of fascial in healthy movement and postural distortion is an essential read for physical therapists massage therapists craniosacral therapists yoga instructors osteopathologists manual therapists athletic and personal trainers dance instructors chiropractors acupuncturists and any professional working in the field of movement.Dedication To Edward, for the gift of language. This new edition also features an enhanced eBook format included with purchase as well as new photos and images throughout both text versions. This new fourth edition has been fully updated with the latest evidence-based research and includes new coverage of anatomy trains in motion using Pilates-evolved movement anatomy trains in horses and dogs and the updated fascial compendium on elements properties neurology and origins of the fascial system. This hugely successful one-of-a-kind title continues to center on the application of anatomy trains across a variety of clinical assessment and treatment approaches - demonstrating how painful problems in one area of the body can be linked to a 'silent area' away from the problem and ultimately giving rise to new treatment strategies.

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