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.
Fascia Focused Manual Therapy Interventions-Proposed Treatment for Post-COVID Syndrome
The novel virus identified as severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus [SARS-CoV-2] has resulted in the Coronavirus disease [COVID-19] worldwide pandemic. Confirmed cases of COVID-19 has surpassed 57 million people globally and numbers are exponentially increasing weekly. Significant numbers of recovering patients are reporting long-term, on-going painful soft tissue and respiratory complications. While the total number of deaths directly associated with COVID-19 has exceeded 1million people worldwide, a more accurate figure is estimated to be significantly higher due to limited testing and issues around accurately attributing cause of death.
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…
Moved to Learn! – Scars, Adhesions and the Biotensegral Body
Jan Trewartha joins Elizabeth Larkam to explore Sharon Wheeler’s ScarWork – the subject of the book ‘Scars, Adhesions and the Biotensegral Body: Science, Assessment and Treatment’, co-edited by Jan and Sharon Wheeler, with contributions from Joanne Avison, Niall Galloway, Tracey Kiernan, John Sharkey, Leonid Blyum, Graham Scarr, Katerina Steventon and Wojciech Cacowsky. Full details at www.handspringpublishing.com/product/scars-adhesions-and-the-biotensegral-body. Practice and theory in perfect harmony for bodyworkers and manual therapists working with clients with scars and adhesions.