The Pelvic Diaphragm

Chapter 1. Introduction: The WHY—Zooming Out to Look at the Bigger Picture! Introduction My Why Global vs Local Understanding Anatomy Gives a Clearer Intention Touch Body Reading How to Use This Book Equipment Needed Chapter 2. Fascial Origami: A Complex, Dynamic Structure that Connects, Divides, Adapts, and Supports Introduction Classification of Fascia Fascia Basic Components of Connective Tissue Sensory Receptors Fascia and Hormones Fascia and Aging Tensegrity References Chapter 3. Bony Pelvis: The Pelvis and Pelvic Diaphragm Are Balanced amongst the Outer Tensegrity Introduction The Bony Pelvis Palpation The Articulations/Joints Form and Force Closure Ligaments Tri-planar Movement of the Pelvis in Gait Key Takeaways References Chapter 4. Pelvic Diaphragm: It's Not a Floor, It's a Multilayered Adaptable, Interconnected Structure Introduction Pelvic Diaphragm Functions The Different Layers of the Pelvic Diaphragm Pelvic Diaphragm Contraction Pelvic Diaphragm Layers Experiential What Can Go Wrong Posture and the Pelvis What This Information Means for Clinical Practice Pelvic Tensegrity Key Takeaways Manual Techniques References Chapter 5. Connections from Below—the Feet and Legs: Support from the Ground Up Introduction Foot Anatomy Ankle Joints Extrinsic Muscles Down the Rabbit Hole—Intrinsic Muscles Windlass Mechanism Functional Link What Does This Mean? Athletes and Urinary Incontinence Shock Absorption Mechanisms Experiential—What Works for You? Fascial Link Body Reading the Foot and Lower Leg Common Postural Problems in the Foot and Limbs Key Takeaways Manual Techniques References Chapter 6. Respiratory Diaphragm: Your Inner Jelly Fish Introduction General Functions Anatomy of the Respiratory Diaphragm Down the Rabbit Hole—Phrenic Nerve Anatomy of the Breath Structure and Function Connections Fascial Layers Fascial Terms in More Detail Functional Connection to the Pelvic Diaphragm Breathing Pattern Dysfunction Posture and Diaphragm Function What Does All This Mean in Clinical Practice? Body Reading the Ribcage and Diaphragm Common Postural Patterns Key Takeaways Manual Techniques References Chapter 7. The Thoracolumbar Fascia Introduction Anatomy of the Thoracolumbar Fascia Down the Rabbit Hole—Lumbar Interfascial Triangle Down the Rabbit Hole—TLF as a Potential Source of Lower Back Pain What Does This Mean? Transverse and Vertical Connection between the TLF and Abdominals Quadratus Lumborum Key Takeaways What Does This Mean in Clinical Practice? Body Reading the TLF Manual Techniques References Chapter 8. The Floor of the Mouth, Larynx, and Jaw Introduction Fascial Connection The Deep Cervical Fascia Larynx Anatomy Down the Rabbit Hole—Muscles of the Larynx The Functional Connection between Pelvic Diaphragm, Respiratory Diaphragm, and Larynx The Top of the Structure—the Larynx and Glottis What Does All of This Mean? The Fascial Breath The Jaw Connection Muscles of Mastication Down the Rabbit Hole—Tongue Anatomy Body Reading the Head and Neck Manual Techniques References Chapter 9. Self-Myofascial-Release Fiona Palmer Introduction Pelvic Diaphragm—Self-Release Feet and Lower Limb Connection to the Pelvic Diaphragm Respiratory Diaphragm Self-Release Thoracolumbar Fascia Self-Release Neck and Jaw Self-Release Key Takeaways References Chapter 10. Treating Pelvic Dysfunction with a Global Lens through Pilates: ""Stacking Up the Diaphragms"" Sharon Michau Introduction The Foot The Respiratory Diaphragm Global Movement for Balancing the Diaphragms