RehabWebinars.com - Tom Myers, author of Anatomy Trains, discusses the role of fascia and how to apply the Anatomy Trains concepts to physical therapy, training, and sports performance.
Tom Myers Anatomy Trains Myofascial Meridians, Fascia, Soft-Tissue Integration. Tom studied directly with Drs. Ida Rolf, Moshe Feldenkrais and Buckminster Fuller and has practiced integrative bodywork for over 30 years in a variety of clinical and cultural settings. Sep 19, 2011 However, this is by no means what Tom Myers does in his book Anatomy Trains. Myers has created an easy to read, easy to understand book that truly advances our understanding of the human body. Anatomy Trains is a fresh new perspective on fascia and the human body and it leaves the reader with an addition “lens” of which to view the body.
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 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.
Awesome place to start in terms of structural integration. Really makes you realize how important connective tissue is in terms of movement, and how it needs to be emphasized more in terms of creating sustainable training programs (or in terms of injury prevention/physical therapy). LENGTHENING is just as important as strengthening.
Moreover, shows how the body moves in integration versus isolation, and specific sports specific examples (for example, knowing a judo roll utilizes the deep back ar Awesome place to start in terms of structural integration. Really makes you realize how important connective tissue is in terms of movement, and how it needs to be emphasized more in terms of creating sustainable training programs (or in terms of injury prevention/physical therapy). LENGTHENING is just as important as strengthening.
Moreover, shows how the body moves in integration versus isolation, and specific sports specific examples (for example, knowing a judo roll utilizes the deep back arm line really helped the knowledge sink in). What this book really helped me with is which specific cluster of muscles affect whole body dysfunctions, helping me get rid of restrictions to foster more efficient movements.I do wish the CD ROM provided with this book had more info on it though, I assumed it would since the book was kind of pricey:/ Worth it though. A must if you working with muscles. Tells you how to follow the paths the muscles and myofascial takes.Exaple: Superficail Back Line1. Plantar sufrace of toe phalanges2.
Plantar fascia and short toe flexors3. Gastrocnemius/Achilles tendon5. Condyles of femur6.
Ischial tubersoity8. Sacrotuberous ligament9. Sacrolumbar fascia/erector spinae11. Occipital ridge12. Galea aponeurotica/scalp fasi A must if you working with muscles. Tells you how to follow the paths the muscles and myofascial takes.Exaple: Superficail Back Line1.
Plantar sufrace of toe phalanges2. Plantar fascia and short toe flexors3. Gastrocnemius/Achilles tendon5. Condyles of femur6. Ischial tubersoity8.
Sacrotuberous ligament9. Sacrolumbar fascia/erector spinae11. Occipital ridge12. Galea aponeurotica/scalp fasia13. Front brow ridge.' These provides a functional link across the waves that consititute the primary and secondary curves of the spine and legs.'
I starting reading this book as a person interested in general anatomy, thinking I would get a quick fix from this book like all other books had before endowed me with.Oh boy was I wrong.This book took me on the long 'train' ride of discovering the body and looking at it as a unit than a sum of several parts. While a lot of other 'novice' books take the body piece by piece and describe function of each muscle in isolation and maybe at some point try to relate them to other body parts this one I starting reading this book as a person interested in general anatomy, thinking I would get a quick fix from this book like all other books had before endowed me with.Oh boy was I wrong.This book took me on the long 'train' ride of discovering the body and looking at it as a unit than a sum of several parts. While a lot of other 'novice' books take the body piece by piece and describe function of each muscle in isolation and maybe at some point try to relate them to other body parts this one doesn't do that.
From the very beginning it is established that the body works as a unit, each muslce affecting the other. There is no function in anatomy that is happening in isolation, the introduction of myofascia and piezoelectric effect establishes this early on.Overall this book is an amazing read, this is not something you read as a fun read while, it's extremely boring and fascinating at the same time.
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A lot of the concepts will keep you in sustained fascination forever.I hope anyone who is remotely interested in anatomy gives this book a read even if it takes them 4 years to complete. How do all the muscles of the human body connect to one another? How do they interact during the course of movement.
The theories in this book map out pretty in depth how the musculature systems in body build an entire system connected through the fascia. This served to be useful to expand my understanding of how my body moves, and gave me some good ideas for new exercises.
A physical therapist friend of mine told me I would get the same material out of reading a book within their topic, and as How do all the muscles of the human body connect to one another? How do they interact during the course of movement. The theories in this book map out pretty in depth how the musculature systems in body build an entire system connected through the fascia. This served to be useful to expand my understanding of how my body moves, and gave me some good ideas for new exercises.
A physical therapist friend of mine told me I would get the same material out of reading a book within their topic, and as such that may be my next step.Recommended for:Physical therapistsdoctorsExercise enthusiaststhose looking to optimize their abilities of movement in sports. Great paradigm for understanding facial planes for movement and manual therapist.
Gives a solid baseline understanding for further application of this concept. His writing style at times gets a little dense.
My biggest complaint is the DVD rom that comes with the book. Can't play it on my computer, my blu ray or DVD player.Why not make a more accessible format for a disk. This is really frustrating because I think to see many of the practical examples on the disc would make the concepts more ap Great paradigm for understanding facial planes for movement and manual therapist. Gives a solid baseline understanding for further application of this concept. His writing style at times gets a little dense. My biggest complaint is the DVD rom that comes with the book.
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Can't play it on my computer, my blu ray or DVD player.Why not make a more accessible format for a disk. This is really frustrating because I think to see many of the practical examples on the disc would make the concepts more applicable quickly. I’ve finally finished this book! It’s a dense book filled with information, deserved a detailed read and probably a few more rounds of close reading to fully digest it. I took the Anatomy Trains Structure and Function course and that was definitely useful in understanding the core concepts of Anatomy Trains. The amount of information in this book is way more than the 3 day course, it’s like a treasure cove with gem everywhere for the person seeking to advance their knowledge about the human body I’ve finally finished this book! It’s a dense book filled with information, deserved a detailed read and probably a few more rounds of close reading to fully digest it.
I took the Anatomy Trains Structure and Function course and that was definitely useful in understanding the core concepts of Anatomy Trains. The amount of information in this book is way more than the 3 day course, it’s like a treasure cove with gem everywhere for the person seeking to advance their knowledge about the human body.
The fully updated Anatomy Trains: Myofascial Meridians for Manual and Movement Therapists is an ideal tool for all professionals with an interest in human movement. This revolutionary approach to the study of human anatomy improves the outcomes of physical therapy used to manage pain and musculoskeletal disorders.The easy-to-use layout directs readers to their own special areas of interest and allows them to understand concepts quickly, according to need.
The accompanying website features video clips, graphic representations of the Anatomy Trains, additional dissection photos/videos, webinars and additional visual assessment practice photos.New features to the third edition include updated text with up-to-date research and latest best evidence, exploration of fascia as the largest sensory organ, a new chapter on Anatomy Trains theory in the analysis of gait and access to expanded features on the website.Written by Thomas Myers. Softcover, 344 pages. Third edition. A must-read for massage therapists, structural integration practitioners, craniosacral therapists, yoga teachers, osteopaths, manual therapists, physiotherapists, athletic trainers, personal trainers, dance/movement teachers, chiropractors, acupuncturists and any professional interested in human movement.Contents:1.
Fascia and Biomechanical Regulation2. The Rules of the Game3. The Superficial Back Line4. The Superficial Front Line5. The Lateral Line6.
The Spiral Line7. The Arm Lines8. The Functional Lines9. The Deep Front Line10.
Anatomy Trains in Training11. Structural Analysis.