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Body Encyclopedia: A Guide to the Psychological Functions of the Muscular System

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In accordance with Bodynamic Analysis, a body-oriented psychology developed in Denmark by the authors and their colleagues, Body Encyclopedia describes the developmental sequence by which psychological and emotional elements are linked to express muscles. The book shows how certain responses to events in our lives finally end up bound and connected with our movement patterns. Through extensive research, Marcher, Fich, and a couple of others have mapped out the psychological functions of 154 muscles and related tissues.

Featuring more than 200 detailed illustrations, Body Encyclopedia opens with an introduction to the history and development of Bodynamic Analysis. The core of the book presents a description of every muscle, including movement positions, age level when the muscle is activated, and a summary of the psychological themes associated with every muscle. Basic instructions are provided for bodymapping, a hands-on procedure that involves palpating and registering muscle response. Vivid case studies demonstrate methods to apply the tips in real-life situations. The use of the book as a guide, readers can appropriately identify and investigate the underlying psychological issues associated with muscle pain, discomfort, or weakness in specific areas of the body.

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