Anatomy Reader
Thomas W. Myers(Author)
Elsevier (Publisher)
Will be published approx. on 1. January 2030
Book
Paperback/Softback
304 pages
978-0-7020-5148-7 (ISBN)
Description
This brand new book presents an insightful and unique approach to the study of human functional anatomy which will be of vital importance to Bodyworkers and movement therapists worldwide.
Fully referenced and up-to-date throughout, Myers' Anatomy Reader presents a fascinating exploration of human structure and function as it relates to the manual therapies. Richly illustrated in full colour, this book is designed to enhance the intuitive skills of all therapists regardless of which modality they work in. Features include:
- Use of colour coding to facilitate ease of use
- Inclusion of icons to identify specific points of value to particular reader groups
- Practical hints and clinical tips
- Discussion of related somatic issues
- Ample use of Frank Netter anatomical images to aid visual understanding
- Abundant educational film clips on an associated DVD
Based upon years of experience of palpatory anatomy, Tom Myers presents a body-wide tour of structural anatomy and related somatic issues which will be ideal reading for physiotherapists, manual therapists, osteopaths, chiropractors, personal trainers, yoga teachers, acupuncturists, massage therapists and exercise scientists worldwide.
- Introduces a fresh approach to the study of human structure and function
- Provides a holistic view of anatomy including somatic issues of relevance to body workers
- Illustrations designed to allow the reader to gather the concept quickly or gain a more detailed understanding of any given area according to need
- Colour coded sections allow for easy identification of subject areas
- Design icons direct readers to their own specialist areas of interest, e.g. manual therapy, movement therapy, visual assessment, kinaesthetic education or supplementary video material
- Accompanying DVD presents multi-media exploration of the concepts described in the book
Fully referenced and up-to-date throughout, Myers' Anatomy Reader presents a fascinating exploration of human structure and function as it relates to the manual therapies. Richly illustrated in full colour, this book is designed to enhance the intuitive skills of all therapists regardless of which modality they work in. Features include:
- Use of colour coding to facilitate ease of use
- Inclusion of icons to identify specific points of value to particular reader groups
- Practical hints and clinical tips
- Discussion of related somatic issues
- Ample use of Frank Netter anatomical images to aid visual understanding
- Abundant educational film clips on an associated DVD
Based upon years of experience of palpatory anatomy, Tom Myers presents a body-wide tour of structural anatomy and related somatic issues which will be ideal reading for physiotherapists, manual therapists, osteopaths, chiropractors, personal trainers, yoga teachers, acupuncturists, massage therapists and exercise scientists worldwide.
- Introduces a fresh approach to the study of human structure and function
- Provides a holistic view of anatomy including somatic issues of relevance to body workers
- Illustrations designed to allow the reader to gather the concept quickly or gain a more detailed understanding of any given area according to need
- Colour coded sections allow for easy identification of subject areas
- Design icons direct readers to their own specialist areas of interest, e.g. manual therapy, movement therapy, visual assessment, kinaesthetic education or supplementary video material
- Accompanying DVD presents multi-media exploration of the concepts described in the book
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Churchill Livingstone
Target group
College/higher education
The book will be used by a cross section of readers including massage therapists, structural integration practitioners, cranio-sacral therapists, yoga teachers and therapists, physiotherapists, manual therapists, physical therapists, personal trainers, and acupuncturists.
Illustrations
Approx. 400 illustrations (400 in full color)
Dimensions
Height: 219 mm
Width: 276 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-7020-5148-7 (9780702051487)
Schweitzer Classification
Person
Author
Thomas Myers studied directly with Drs. Ida Rolf, Moshe Feldenkrais, and Buckminster Fuller, and a variety of movement and manual therapy leaders. His work is influenced by cranial, visceral, and intrinsic movement studies he made with European schools of osteopathy.
An inveterate traveller, Tom has practiced integrative manual therapy for over 30 years in a variety of clinical and cultural settings, including 10 years in London, and practices in Hamburg, Rome, Nairobi, and Sydney, as well as a dozen locales in the US. He is a founding member of the International Association of Structural Integrators (IASI).
Author of Anatomy Trains and a set of supporting videos, and co-author of Fascial Release for Structural Balance (Lotus, 2010), Tom has also penned over 60 articles for trade magazines and journals on anatomy, soft tissue manipulation, and the social scourge of somatic alienation and loss of reliance on kinaesthetic intelligence. A certified Touch-in-Parenting instructor, Tom retains a strong interest in perinatal issues.
Living on the coast of Maine, Tom and his faculty conduct professional certification and continuing education courses worldwide.
Content
Introduction - the need for a new anatomy text
Ch 1 - A brief history of our shape
Ch 2 - Whole body systems
Ch 3 - Understanding - the Feet and Lower Leg
Ch 4 - Power - the Knee and Thigh
Ch 5 - Fans of the Hip Joint
Ch 6 - Psoas-Piriformis Balance - Sacroiliac load transfer
Ch 7 - The Abdominal Balloon
Ch 8 - Breath - the River of Life
Ch 9 - Balancing the Spine
Ch 10 - The Neck and Neuro-cranium
Ch 11 - The Visceral Voice
Ch 12 - Putting it All in Motion
Ch 1 - A brief history of our shape
Ch 2 - Whole body systems
Ch 3 - Understanding - the Feet and Lower Leg
Ch 4 - Power - the Knee and Thigh
Ch 5 - Fans of the Hip Joint
Ch 6 - Psoas-Piriformis Balance - Sacroiliac load transfer
Ch 7 - The Abdominal Balloon
Ch 8 - Breath - the River of Life
Ch 9 - Balancing the Spine
Ch 10 - The Neck and Neuro-cranium
Ch 11 - The Visceral Voice
Ch 12 - Putting it All in Motion