This book provides all therapists with a clear guide to what the fascia is, how it goes wrong, and how to treat disorders that involve the fascia.\ \The book is in two parts. It builds on a background of what is now known or currently hypothesised about fascial dysfunction and its repercussions. Section 1, on Fascial Foundations summarises latest knowledge on fascia and links it to clinical practice. It comprises five chapters by Leon Chaitow with one chapter contributed by Tom Myers. It looks at fascial function and dysfunction; gives guidelines on clinical assessment and suggestions for ensuring that treatment approaches achieve their maximum potential in the restoration of normal fascial function.\ \Section 2 entitled Selected Fascial Modalities comprises 15 chapters, each written by an internationally recognised clinical expert and each describing and explaining a technique which has been proven to be effective in the treatment of fascial dysfunction.\ \The book is highly illustrated with black and white photographs, line drawings and a colour plate section to illustrate the anatomy and physiology of fascia.\ - See more at: http://www.handspringpublishing.com/product/fascial-dysfunction/#sthash.5xr4tQ5G.dpuf.

Section I Fascial Foundations -- Chapter 1 The clinical relevance of the functions of fascia: translating the science -- Chapter 2 Fascial dysfunction and disease: causes, effects and possible manual therapy options -- Chapter 3 Global postural assessment -- Chapter 4 Additional global and local assessment approaches -- Chapter 5 Removing obstacles to recovery: therapeutic mechanisms and fascia -- Section II Selected Fascial Modalities -- Chapter 6 The Bowen technique -- Chapter 7 Connective tissue manipulation and skin rolling -- Chapter 8 Use it or lose it: recommendations for fascia-oriented training applications in sports and movement therapy -- Chapter 9 The Fascial Manipulation® method applied to low back pain -- Chapter 10 Fascial unwinding -- Chapter 11 Balanced ligamentous tension technique -- Chapter 12 Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization -- Chapter 13 Muscle energy techniques -- Chapter 14 Myofascial induction therapy (MIT®) -- Chapter 15 Neuromuscular technique (NMT) and associated soft tissue manipulation modalities -- Chapter 16 Positional release techniques (including counterstrain) -- Chapter 17 Rolfing® _structural integration -- Chapter 18 Management of scars and adhesions -- Chapter 19 Massage therapy and fascia -- Chapter 20 Trigger point release methods including dry needling.