Practical Guide to Fascial Manipulation - Luomala, Tuulia (Physiotherapist / Lecturer / Teacher, Fysioterapia Tuulia Luomala, Turenki, Finland) a Pihlman, Mika (Physiotherapist / Teacher, Manuaalinen Fysioterapia Mika Pihlman, Turku, Finland)

Grounded in scientific and clinical evidence, this highly illustrated new guide gives an introduction to the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders using the Fascial Manipulation (FM) method developed by Luigi Stecco - the foremost scientifically valid method of evaluating and treating fascial dysfunction. It describes FM’s history, anatomy and physiology of fasciae, indications and contraindications, mechanisms of action, and details of the subjective and physical techniques used to manage disorders. A Practical Guide to Fascial Manipulation: an evidence- and clinical-based approach focuses on concepts around evaluating the fascia based on functional testing, movement and direction in specific spatial planes, and the location of specific areas to treat safely. With an emphasis throughout on accessible practical information, the book is also supported by a website - www.guidefascial.com - containing procedural video clips and an image bank. A practical introductory guide to Fascial Manipulation in a handy formatClinically and scientifically validatedIllustrated with over 160 full colour artwork and photographsQuick reference to clinical tips and key information via boxes and tables throughout the textClinical cases clearly demonstrate the method in practice and associated clinical reasoningWritten by internationally recognized teachers in the FM method with Carla Stecco as the Consulting Technical EditorFollows the patient’s path from interview, movement verification and palpation, then onto their personalized treatment planCompanion website - www.guidefascial.com - with: a bank of videos on the history of Fascial Manipulation, fascial anatomy, dysfunction, interview and palpation techniques, and other treatment protocolsa bank of downloadable images from the book