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*Fascial Stretching* describes and explains the unique manual treatment method known as Fascial Stretch Therapy™, developed by Ann and Chris Frederick. The method specifically addresses neuromyofascial imbalances and disorders and is now recognised as a fast-acting and effective therapy for restoring and maintaining a healthy nervous, muscular, skeletal and fascial system.  This handbook for trainers and therapists provides a thorough yet accessible explanation of how the method works, how it differs from other fascial treatments, and how it can be applied to all areas of the musculoskeletal system. Numerous colour photographs illustrate the techniques. The assessment process is explained in detail, enabling the therapist to assess their clients’ needs and plan an effective treatment programme. To further enhance the success of the therapy, the book also demonstrates how fascial stretching can be integrated into a comprehensive manual treatment programme. About the authors: Ann Frederick Ann Frederick is a former dancer. Since 1992, she has been practising manual therapy, specialising in mobility training, with a focus on assisted individual stretching, group stretching classes and dance tuition. She originally developed Fascial Stretch Therapy™ as a unique system within neuromyofascial manual therapy for the 1996 US Olympic men’s wrestling team and soon discovered that other clients also benefited from it. Chris Frederick Chris Frederick has been a physiotherapist specialising in manual therapy since 1989. He, too, has extensive experience in dance, both as a classical ballet dancer and in the specialist field of dance-specific physiotherapy. Furthermore, he is well-versed in the ancient movement and healing arts of Tai Chi and Qigong. Both Chris and his wife, Ann Frederick, were certified by Thomas Myers in Kinesis Myofascial Integration and ran their own centre for Fascial Stretch Therapy, body therapy, Kinesis Myofascial Integration, sports massage and Pilates for almost 20 years. Today, they run the Stretch to Win Institute, where they offer certification courses in FST.