Scars, Adhesions and the Biotensegral Body

Science, Assessment and Treatment

• Author(s): Jan Trewartha, Sharon Wheeler,
• Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Pages: 224
• ISBN_10: 191208547X
  ISBN_13: 9781912085477
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Medical / Allied Health Services / Physical Therapy , Medical / Allied Health Services / Massage Therapy , Medical / Alternative & Complementary Medicine , Family & Relationships / General , Health & Fitness / Massage & Reflexology , Medical / Pain Management ,

Description:... This highly illustrated book explains the effects of scars and adhesions on the body through the lens of biotensegrity, a concept that recognizes the role of physical forces on their formation, structure and treatment. It includes contributions from specialists in the fields of fascial anatomy, biotensegrity, movement, surgery and other manual therapies. It takes a comprehensive approach to providing a better understanding of these complex issues and will be valuable to every hands-on practitioner. The text is supported with online videos demonstrating five ScarWork therapeutic techniques.