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About this Book
Fascial Stretch Therapy ™ describes and explains a unique
system of manual therapy, which has proved to be highly
successful in the treatment of common neuromyofascial
imbalances, disorders and dysfunctions. First developed by
the authors in the early 1990s the method is now recognized as
being a fast and effective therapy for restoring and maintaining
healthy neurological, musculoskeletal and fascial systems.
Intended readership:
Fascial Stretch Therapy ™ provides a clear guide to an
important therapy for all those working with neuromyofascial
dysfunction. It is a valuable resource for all professionals
working in the fields of manual therapy, movement therapy,
bodywork and sports and fitness training.
Chris Frederick has been a physical therapist since
1989, focusing on manual therapy – particularly FST and
Kinesis Myofascial Integration – along with movement
prescription. He has an extensive background in dance, both
as a professional dancer of classical ballet, as well as in the
specialty of dance physical therapy. Chris is also well versed
in the ancient movement and healing arts of Tai Chi and
qigong. He is a coauthor with Thomas Myers of the chapter
on stretching in the seminal book Fascia: the tensional network
of the human body edited by Robert Schleip et al.
Chris and his wife Ann are both certified by Thomas Myers
in Kinesis Myofascial Integration and are the authors of the
popular book Stretch to Win. Chris and Ann directed their own
highly successful center for Fascial Stretch Therapy, physical
therapy, Kinesis Myofascial Integration, sports massage
and Pilates for over 17 years. They are now Directors of the
Stretch to Win Institute, where they offer certification training
workshops in FST.
Ann Frederick Chris Frederick
Key features:
• the principles of Fascial Stretch Therapy are clearly described
and explained; numerous photographs provide additional
clarification of the technique
• the 10 fundamental principles and guidelines for treatment
and therapeutic intent are set out demonstrating how
Fascial Stretch Therapy is different from other fascial
treatments
• relevant supportive evidence-based studies are summarized
to give confidence in using the techniques
• controversies, arguments and support for and against
stretching are discussed
• the conditions which most frequently respond to Fascial
Stretch Therapy are identified
• a detailed process for client evaluation is described to help
the professional assess the needs of each individual and so
to plan appropriate and effective treatment
• guidance is given on how the therapist or trainer may
integrate Fascial Stretch Therapy into their current practice.
About the Authors
Ann Frederick is a former professional dancer, having
grown up in her Mom’s dance studio, starting to dance at
the age of 4. She has practiced manual therapy for over 20
years, specifically in the field of flexibility training, focusing
on assisted individual stretching, group stretch and dance
instruction.
Ann originally created a unique system of neuromyofascial
manual therapy called Fascial Stretch Therapy™ for the USA
Men’s Olympic Wrestling Team of 1996. Besides improving
professional athletic performance, she soon discovered that
FST also rapidly helped other clients with a variety of chronic,
unresponsive pain conditions, strength imbalances and other
common neuromusculoskeletal disorders.
Fascial Stretch Therapy ™
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Chris Frederick
Foreword by Thomas W Myers