Fascia in the Osteopathic Field

The book has multiple sections written by authorities in the field of Osteopathy, anatomy, physiology, physical therapy, and assorted research scientists. The aim of this book is:
• To enable osteopaths – and other manual practitioners/bodyworkers – to understand the importance of fascia and its relevance to their work…..
• By providing a comprehensive textbook covering history, nature and properties [function] of fascia…
• And covering all aspects of osteopathic management of disorders that relate to/are mediated by the fascia…..
• Using contributions from leading authorities bearing in mind so far as possible the needs and interests of osteopaths.

Contents of the book include:

FASCIAL CONCEPTS
Introduction Torsten Liem
Chapter 1 Objective: palpatory literacy - Anthony G. Chila
Chapter 2 Fascial concepts in osteopathic history - Jane E. Stark
Chapter 3 Nomenclature of fascia - Werner Klingler, Julia Bierbaum, Robert Schleip
Chapter 4 The embryology of fascia: providing the capacity for movement and integrity - Darrell J. R. Evans
Chapter 5 Histology of fascia - Frans van den Berg
2 PHYSIOLOGY AND FUNCTIONS OF FASCIA
Introduction - Torsten Liem
Chapter 6 Physiology of fascia - Frans van den Berg
Chapter 7 Fascia as a sensory organ - Robert Schleip
Chapter 8 The role of fascia in immunity and inflammation - Lisa M. Hodge
Chapter 9 Pathophysiology of fascia - Frans van den Berg
Chapter 10 The fascia as the organ of innerness: a holistic approach based upon a phenomenological embryology and morphology - Jaap C. van der Wal
Chapter 11 Fascial mechanics: the physics of anatomy and function - Serge Gracovetsky
Chapter 12 Tensegrity in the context of the myofascial network: its relevance to osteopathic practice - David J. Hohenschurz-Schmidt
Chapter 13 The myofascial system and force transmission in the fascia - Peter A. Huijing
Chapter 14 The ligamentous-myofascial system - Michael J. Decker, Bradley S. Davidson
3 CLINICAL ASPECTS OF FASCIA
Introduction - Paolo Tozzi
Chapter 15 General anatomy of fascia - Jean-Claude Guimberteau
Chapter 16 The superficial fascia - Antonio Stecco, Carla Stecco, Luigi Stecco
Chapter 17 Fascial anatomy of the trunk - Peter J. Brechtenbreiter
Chapter 18 Fascial anatomy of the limbs - Andrezj Pilat
Chapter 19 Fascial anatomy of the viscera - Andrea Pasini, Antonio Stecco, Carla Stecco
Chapter 20 The diaphragm - Michel Puylaert
Chapter 21 Anatomy of the dura mater - Torsten Liem
Chapter 22 The fascia of the peripheral nervous system - Michael Hamm
4 ANATOMY AND STRUCTURE OF FASCIA
Introduction - Anthony Chila, Paolo Tozzi
4.1 Therapeutic considerations
Chapter 23 The abilities of fascia - Rüdiger C. Goldenstein, Patrick Van Den Heede
Chapter 24 Fascia and posture: from the biomechanical model to the neuromyofascial postural model - Paolo Zavarella, Maurizio Zanardi, Christian Lunghi
Chapter 25 Fascia as a sensory organ: clinical applications - Robert Schleip
Chapter 26 Touch related to fascia - Maurice César
Chapter 27 Myofascial trigger points, sensitization, and chronic pain: evaluation and treatment - Jay P. Shah, Nikki Thakker
Chapter 28 Nociception and pain of fascia - Wilfrid Jänig, Winfried L. Neuhuber
Chapter 29 Mechanisms of fascial dysfunction and treatment - Paolo Tozzi
Chapter 30 Ultrasound imaging of fascia and its clinical implications - David Bongiorno
Chapter 31 Myofascial meridians in practice - Thomas W. Myers
Chapter 32 The contractile field and fascia - Phillip Beach
Chapter 33 The innervation of fascial tissues: focus on thin-caliber afferents and sympathetic efferents- Winfried L. Neuhuber, Wilfrid Jänig
4.2 Manual techniques
Chapter 34 Myofascial release - Carol J. Manheim
Chapter 35 The fascial distortion model originated by - Stephen P. Typaldos George Harrer
Chapter 36 Practical application of the Still technique - Christian Fossum
Chapter 37 Soft tissue work - Laurie S. Hartmann
Chapter 38 Vibratory technique on fascial tissue - Fabio Schröter
Chapter 39 The bioenergetic model of fascia as related to trauma - Judith A. O’Connell
Chapter 40 Fascial unwinding technique - Paolo Tozzi
Chapter 41 Myofascial induction therapy (MIT) - Andrzej Pilat
Chapter 42 Strain and counterstrain in relation to fascia - John C. Glover, William H. Devine
Chapter 43 Long leverage: a ‘new’ therapeutical approach to fascia - Toscano-Jimenez, Cristina Gioja
Chapter 44 Balanced ligamentous tension technique (BLT) - Paolo Tozzi, Cristian Ciranna-Raab
Chapter 45 Fascial manipulation® and the biomechanical model of the human fascial system - Julie A. Day, Carla Stecco, Antonio Stecco
Chapter 46 Clinical integration of fascial approaches - Christian Fossum
Chapter 47 Lympho-fascia release and viscerolymphatic approach to fascia - Bruno Chikly
Chapter 48 Fascial treatment of the vascular system - Ralf Vogt
Chapter 49 Skin – the key element in palpation of fascia: from an osteosophical conceptualization to research - Jean-Marie A. T. Beuckels
Chapter 50 Jarricot’s dermalgia applied to fascia - Michel Puylaert
Chapter 51 Understanding and approach to treatment of scars and adhesions - Susan L. Chapelle
Chapter 52 Fascial taping - Kenzo Kase
Chapter 53 Osteopathic treatment of the dura - Torsten Liem
Chapter 54 The plexuses - Serge Paoletti
Chapter 55 Techniques for body cavities - Torsten Liem, Rüdiger C. Goldenstein, Patrick Van Den Heede