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Anatomy Trains: Myofascial Meridians for Manual and Movement Therapists

Anatomy Trains:
Myofascial Meridians for Manual and Movement Therapists

by Thomas W. Myers, Leon Chaitow, Deane Juhan

Description
An accessible and comprehensive approach to the anatomy and function of the fascial system in the body combined with a holistic overview of myofascial therapy. Many different therapists now use myofascial techniques to influence postural change and pain relief. This book demonstrates exactly how the muscles connect within the connect tissue to affect posture, compensatory strain, and pain patterns. The aim is to present scientifically sound and often complicated material in a way which can be easily learned, understood, and applied by those who do not necessarily have a scientific background. ANATOMY TRAINS is written and presented in a style that allows this new information on the myofascial system to be easily absorbed by a wide range of readers: from the student, athlete, or client to the most experienced therapist.

Reviews
"A significant contribution to the literature" Lisa Mertz, Massage Therapy, July 2002
shall have our hands full mining the insights presented in this significant contribution to the advancement of our field" Jack Baker, International Professional School of Bodywork, Massage, July 2002
important contribution in it s field"Caduceus Issue 55
is Myers s theory of the anatomy trains that makes this book important... This book is so good that it deserves to sell out it s first edition ." Stephen Pare, Journal of Structural Integration, June 2002

Table of Contents
Introduction: Laying the railbed
1. The world according to fascia
2. The rules of the game
3. The superficial back line
4. The superficial front line
5. The lateral line
6. The spiral line
7. The arm lines
8. The functional lines
9. The deep front line
10. Anatomy trains in motion
11. Structural Analysis
Appendix 1. A note on the meridians of latitude: the work of Dr Louis Schultz
Appendix 2. Principles of treatment

Author Information
By Thomas W. Myers, Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT), Nationally Certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCTMB); Certified Rolfer (ARP); Practitioner and Lecturer; Director, Kinesis Incorporated, Maine, USA

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