Full Description
A paradigm-shifting, integrative approach to understanding body movement
The ability to move with efficiency and agility has been an essential component to our evolution and survival as a species. It has enabled us to find food, fight threats, flee danger, and flourish both individually and collectively. Our body's intricate network of bones, muscles, tissues, and organs moves with great complexity. While traditional anatomy has relied on a reductionist frame for understanding these mechanisms in isolation, the contributors to Movement Integration take a more systemic, integrative approach.
Ensomatosy is a new paradigm for comprehending movement from the perspective of the body s entirety. The body's many systems are understood as synchronized both internally and externally. Drawing on expertise in physiotherapy, somatics, sports science, Rolfing, myofascial therapy, craniosacral therapy, Pilates, and yoga, the authors assert that a more comprehensive understanding of movement is key to restoring the body s natural ability to move fluidly and painlessly.
With over 150 colour images, the Color Illustration Model provides a visual tool for understanding how joints interact with surrounding structures (rather than in isolation). This is an ideal book for physiotherapists, massage therapists, structural integrators, coaches, as well as yoga and Pilates instructors.
Contents
Part I
Chapter 1. The Law of Perspectives
Linus Johansson
Chapter 2. The Purpose of Life and Pain
Linus Johansson
Chapter 3. One Foot in Front of the Other
Linus Johansson
Chapter 4. The Principles of a New Paradigm
Martin Lundgren
Chapter 5. Relationships
Linus Johansson
Chapter 6. Oppositions
Linus Johansson
Chapter 7. The Color Illustration Model: A New Way to Illustrate Movement
Martin Lundgren
Chapter 8. Gait Made Simple
Martin Lundgren
Chapter 9. Ensomatosy
Linus Johansson
Chapter 10. Ensomatosy Visualized
Linus Johansson
Chapter 11. To Study Ensomatosy
Linus Johnsson
Chapter 12. The Positive Intention
Linus Johansson
Part II
Chapter 13. A More Detailed Look at the Posterior Tilt of the Ribcage
Martin Lundgren
Chapter 14. My Method
Linus Johansson
Chapter 15. Soma Move®
Linus Johansson
Chapter 16. A Note on Craniofacial Development
Martin Lundgren
Part III
Chapter 17. Variations in Myofascial Slings and Continuities
Gary Carter
Chapter 18. What Is Movement?
Åsa Åhman
Chapter 19. Fasciaism Is on the Rise!
Julian Baker
Chapter 20. What Is Movement?
Cecilia Gustafsson
Chapter 21. What Is Movement?
Lucas Henriksson
Chapter 22. What Is Movement?
Lena Björnsdotter
Chapter 23. What Is the Potential Influence of the Skeleton's Movement on the Fascial System?
Gary Ward
Chapter 24. Treating Micromotion Hypomobility of the Atlantoaxial Joint in Patients With Whiplash Injury
Jerry Hesch
