Fascia in Sport and Movement

Description

Edited by Robert Schleip and Jan Wilke, Fascia in Sport and Movement, Second Edition is a unique publication, whose strength lies in the breadth of its coverage, the expertise of its authorship and the currency of its research and practice base. It is a multi-author book with contributions from 51 leading teachers and practitioners across the entire spectrum of bodywork and movement professions. It provides the most up-to-date information to support success in teaching, training, coaching, strengthening, tackling injury, reducing pain, and improving mobility. It explains and demonstrates how an understanding of the structure and function of fascia can inform and improve clinical practice. It provides knowledge and understanding to enable better expert management of soft tissue injuries It explores how different activities influence the body’s soft tissue matrix, and investigates the types of injuries which may occur It is a truly essential resource for all bodywork professionals – sports coaches, fitness trainers, yoga teachers, Pilates instructors, dance teachers and manual therapists.