{"product_id":"9781718237506","title":"Understanding Fascia, Tensegrity, and Myofascial Trigger Points: A Roadmap for Fascia-Focused Therapists","description":"\u003cb\u003eA visual guide to fascia-focused therapy techniques.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eUnderstanding Fascia, Tensegrity, and Myofascial Trigger Points\u003c\/i\u003e elucidates the fundamental principles and concepts underpinning \u003cb\u003efascia-focused therapies\u003c\/b\u003e. Fascia science expert John Sharkey offers analogies, anecdotes, comparisons, and language that \u003cb\u003esimplify\u003c\/b\u003e complex topics for fascia-focused therapists and movement practitioners. The text is complemented by \u003cb\u003erich photography, detailed anatomy drawings,\u003c\/b\u003e and an \u003cb\u003eanalysis of referred pain patterns\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART I\u003c\/b\u003e of the text lays down a foundation of knowledge, helping the reader understand the relevant anatomy and how to navigate everything that follows. \u003cb\u003ePART II\u003c\/b\u003e is practical and provides the keys to understanding why fascia affects therapeutic practice—specifically, through myofascial trigger points and site-specific fascia tuning pegs. This section offers a variety of applied techniques and treatment protocols. Finally, \u003cb\u003ePART III\u003c\/b\u003e supplies a clearly illustrated quick reference to skeletal muscles and pain referral patterns, divided by region: face, head, and neck; trunk; shoulder and upper arm; forearm and hand; hip and thigh; and leg and foot.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Throughout the text, the author offers his insights in sidebars and comment sections. Tables break down important knowledge into easily digestible information. At the end of the text, there are a list of abbreviations, references, and an index to help the reader navigate the pages.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eUnderstanding Fascia, Tensegrity, and Myofascial Trigger Points\u003c\/i\u003e combines \u003cb\u003egroundbreaking research\u003c\/b\u003e with a \u003cb\u003ecomprehensive therapeutic approach\u003c\/b\u003e. The information provided can be seamlessly integrated into any school of manual or movement therapies, regardless of the specific discipline. Students of health care professions will appreciate the precise anatomy and the accompanying artwork and diagrams, which simplify complex concepts.","brand":"Human Kinetics Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42869628829757,"sku":"9781718237506","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/0838\/9949\/files\/9781718237506_p0.jpg?v=1771584699","url":"https:\/\/www.tatteredcover.com\/products\/9781718237506","provider":"Tattered Cover","version":"1.0","type":"link"}