Faszientraining

The book provides a profound insight into the diverse physiological and functional aspects of the fascial network that permeates the entire body. It presents from various perspectives the significant role that fascia plays in strength and conditioning training for elite athletes, in football or martial arts, as well as in movement therapy, sports rehabilitation, and cancer aftercare. Different disciplines contribute their insights, describing cutting-edge research projects and the derived findings, clinical observations, and various diagnostic and therapeutic options. The theoretical section compiles exciting background information from sports medicine experts and movement specialists, such as the influence of nutrition, hormones, biochemical processes, and mechanical stress. However, the focus of the book is on therapeutic applications: injury prevention, fascial fitness and stretching, fascia in yoga, dance, and Pilates, eccentric training, as well as proper walking and throwing techniques, and joint mobilization. The use of foam rollers and kettlebells is also presented in detail and is directly applicable in practice. This book is suitable for physiotherapists, yoga instructors, movement and sports therapists.