Very excited to be starting work in Sheffield. The clinic is at 476 Ecclesall Road, S11 8PX. www.sheffieldphysiotherapy.co.uk More details on my website asap, www.anatomyworks.co.uk 

An excellent video with some of the leading lights of SI try to explain what SI (or Rolfing) means to them.

Structural integration (SI) gives so much to so manny different people that it is a challenge to explain SI with words...but here goes!
Structural integration reorganizes the connective tissue (myofascia) to allow your body to become aligned, balanced and at ease with itself and in gravity. When misaligned our body fights gravity to remain upright. This is often the underpinning of many issues. 

In a misaligned state, the body's valuable resources are used inefficiently, labouring to keep a person upright in the field of gravity. In addition, the stresses of daily life, physical injuries, unhealthy movement patterns and attitudes can take a toll on one’s physical structure. Over time, the body will shorten and tighten, creating stiffness, pain, fatigue and lack of well being.

Structural Integration is a scientifically validated process of restructuring the body through manipulation, movement and education. Its goal is to improve postural alignment, balance and flexibility. As a result it is excellent at helping with many of the long term chronic problems people suffer from, like back ache, neck and shoulder pain, and can improve our wellbeing and quality of life.

KMI (Kinesis Myofascial Integration) is a form of structural integration which incorporates the Anatomy Trains concept developed by Tom Myers into its 12 session series. Each session builds on the previous session to create better alignment, movement, form and function.

This is an exciting time for anatomyworks.co.uk, structural integration and myofascial research. This blog will attempt to keep us all a little more up to date with the latest ideas while not forgetting where we have come from. Check back soon.