Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies
Volume 14, Issue 3 , Pages 255-261, July 2010

Notes on visceral adhesions as fascial pathology

Received 25 April 2009; received in revised form 13 October 2009; accepted 19 October 2009.

Summary 

Fascia is introduced as an organizing anatomical category for visceral mesothelia. Normal tissue relations are discussed in order to frame the presentation of abnormal visceral adhesions as fascial pathology, 4 types of which are identified. Laboratory dissections of fixed and unembalmed human cadavers provide the basis for insights into these pathologies as regards self-care and therapeutic technique.

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PII: S1360-8592(09)00129-6

doi:10.1016/j.jbmt.2009.10.005

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies
Volume 14, Issue 3 , Pages 255-261, July 2010

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