Site specific fascia tuning pegs and places of perilous passage myofascial considerations in upper extremity entrapment neuropathies: a clinical anatomist’s view
The objective of this study was to identify common anatomical locations of densified fascia associated with
axillary, musculocutaneous, median, ulnar and radial nerve entrapment. Additionally, a proposal concerning a
tensegrity based expansive decompressive protective role of muscles and ligaments as ‘site-specific fascia
tuning pegs’ is offered for consideration.
Quest for Space: Towards a Novel Approach in Treating Pain and Fatigue on Earth
On earth so-called mechanical body overload, causing tissue strain, tissue damage and fatigue,
is considered to be a major cause of physical complaints including neck and lower back pain.
Mechanical strain related to body posture has been shown to play a significant role in ongoing,
widespread pain and fatigue (patients prefer to lie down while limiting standing and sitting).
Understandably, the link to gravity’s vertical vector is quickly made.
Biotensegrity-anatomy for the 21st Century informing Yoga and Physiotherapy Concerning New Findings in Fascia Research
This short article addresses the question “is knowledge of human anatomy generally and fascia specifically, important to the Yoga teacher and
physical therapist”. The science of human anatomy is changing. Anatomy has entered a new chapter in the understanding of human structure and
form and this new vision entitled “Biotensegrity focused anatomy” is informing all disciplines of biomedicine, movement and manual therapies.
Tensegrity Informed Observations in Human Cadaveric Studies – A Clinical Anatomist’s Perspective
19th century anatomy took a systematic, uniform approach as efforts were made to give each anatomical structure a precise description. Concerning red contractile proteins observed within a gastor, descriptive words provided little or no information concerning the anatomy or physiology of such structures. Latin names were provided describing shape (i.e. trapezius), size (i.e. maximus), number (i.e. quadriceps) and anatomical location (i.e. posterior) but did little to inform learners concerning a global view of human form and function.
BiotensegriTea Party 1.35: Anatomy and Movement Series: The Pelvis
Guest host Niall Galloway continues his Anatomy and Movement series, this time focusing on the pelvis with guests Anna Crowle and Stephen M. Levin.
Development of a biotensegrity focused therapy for the treatment of pelvic organ prolapse: A retrospective case series
Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies 24 (2020) 115-125 ABSTRACT Introduction: Pelvic organ prolapse (POP), the bulging of pelvic organs into the vagina, is a common condition thought to be caused by weak pelvic tissue. There is a paucity of evidence supporting current treatment approaches. This case series proposes a new biotensegrity-focused hypothesis that POP…