Descripción
Explore the groundbreaking concept of Madame Godelieve Denys-Struyf’s chains with this comprehensive volume, introducing a multifaceted psycho-corporeal approach. This book delves into the biomechanical aspect of the method, providing an indispensable foundation for physiotherapists and manual therapists seeking to deepen their understanding of the terrain. This comprehensive understanding will then guide the selection of tools for the most suitable intervention possible.
The method offers a diverse range of techniques to meet the necessary adaptability that therapists must demonstrate: it employs massage, certain reflex techniques, mobilizations, local as well as global stretches, and isometric contractions. Regardless of the technique used, it always relies on a thorough knowledge of anatomy and physiology. There is no one-size-fits-all recipe, but rather an adaptation to each individual case.
The chainist does not stop at simple unblocking but seeks to reprogram what is no longer, or what has never been. They have their own maneuvers for reprogramming reciprocal muscular actions and resort to learning or relearning the correct movements for optimizing bodily use.
These two modes of action require a good understanding of muscular pathways and their interactions on the skeleton and joints. Bone, muscle, and fascia are inseparable. To successfully carry out this restructuring and reprogramming work, it is necessary to know the physiological laws governing the human body, particularly the locomotor system. Knowing what is right is essential to correcting what is wrong.
This volume aims to facilitate the work of our students and inform novices about the biomechanical aspect of G.D.S. chains. It lays down the essential basic concepts for the in-depth study of the different chains.