Episode 186: How the Myofascial System Affects Movement: An Interview with Lauri Nemetz
Today I'm talking to Professor Lauri Nemetz, author of the newly-released book "The Myofascial System in Form and Movement." If you've ever wondered how the myofascial system can affect movement pain, or you're just a big anatomy geek like me, you'll love this conversation. Today's episode is brought to you by https://miketnelson.com/. Sign up for my fitness insider newsletter for daily training, nutrition, and sports performance tips.
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Show Notes
- [4:34] Working in a cadaver lab and unexpected findings
- [18:40] Asymmetry in the body and in professional athletes
- [24:19] How we shape what's around us and what's around us shapes us
- [32:10] Curiosity in life and movement
- [40:37] The importance of making mistakes
- [48:18] Flexion and extension
- [52:39] Defining fascia
- [56:48] Why fascia has been ignored
- [1:06:21] Teaching origin and insertion
- [1:22:52] Can fascia be changed structurally?
- [1:30:31 Hands-on fascia work
- [1:33:42] Can fascia hold emotions and memory?
Lauri's book:
The Myofascial System in Form and Movement
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About Lauri:
Lauri is an Adjunct Professor at Pace University (NY), Visiting Associate Professor Dept. of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Rush University Medical Center (Chicago), a licensed Creative Arts Therapist, a member of the American Association for Anatomy, a board-certified member of the Academy of Dance/Movement Therapists, a Yoga Alliance yoga teacher and education provider at the 500-hour level, a Stott Pilates instructor, certified yoga therapist (IAYT) and provider and former faculty for Anatomy Trains ® and Anatomy Trains ® Dissections.
She co-leads www.knmlabs.com and guests internationally for dissection projects including the Fascia Net Plastination Project. She is the author of The Myofascial System in Form and Movement (Handspring Publishing, Dec. 2022) and a contributor to The Anatomy of Yoga Coloring Book (Staugaard-Jones and Nemetz, North Atlantic books, 2022) as well as numerous articles. She has presented internationally including at Harvard Medical, Oxford University and at conferences for the American Association for Anatomy and more. Information available on www.wellnessbridge.com.