The Thigh Uncovered: From Fascia to Function

FEEL and EMBODY the anatomy and fascia movement qualities of the myofascia of the thigh through FAMO Fascia Movement® sequences with Anneke Krüger and then SEE and EMBRAIN the myofascial structures through fresh tissue dissection by Master Dissector Todd Garcia.

During each session Anneke will guide you through a short movement practice to review the myofascial structures in focus for the session. You will explore through movement how specific fascia movement qualities might be enhanced to promote better functionality and ease of movement in the area…and beyond.

Todd’s expert fresh tissue dissection will then reveal the myofascial structures, how they relate to one another, show movement potential and demonstrate the fascia movement qualities we felt during the movement session.

These sessions will help you embody and embrain the myofascia of the thigh and offer new ideas of how to approach this area of the body through resource-orientated integrative movement. You will gain an understanding of how fascia-focused training can enhance existing training protocols.

Our dissections are layered from the superficial tissues to neighbouring and deeper structures for a clear understanding of the intimate relationship between the myofascial structures of the thigh and how these relationships influence function.

This livestream event will be delivered through Zoom webinar, moderated by Todd and Anneke, featuring multiple camera views and detailed anatomical exploration through fresh tissue/untreated cadavers.

You will be provided with streaming access to the recordings for 10 days after the event ends.

Session 1: Form follows function

In this session we experience through movement:
Abductors – dynamic stabilisers and movers
Fascia lata, Iliotibial band - adding an energy efficient spring to your step
Fascia Movement qualities in focus: Muscle collaboration, Multidimensionality, Elasticity
Bonus qualities: Force Transmission, Glide. The fascia lata as a force distribution structure and the importance of glide within and around the myofascial structure of the thigh

In this module you will see the following structures during dissection:

• Fascia layering from skin to fascia lata
• Fascia lata (continuous with crural fascia)
• Illiotibial band
• Tensor fascia lata,
• Gluteus medius
• Gluteus maximus
• (Reveal Vastus lateralis)
  Movement actions and Fascia Movement qualities.

Session 2: Pathways and communication

In this session we experience through movement:
Quadriceps and associated fascia structures
Flexor Adductors and associated fascia structures
Fascia Movement qualities in focus: Glide, Elasticity

In this module you will see the following structures during dissection:

• Reveal all hip flexors and how they relate.
• Rectus femoris
• Vastus lateralis, Vastus intermedius, Vastus medialis
• Adductor longus
• Adductor brevis
• Adductor magnus
• (Pectineus, Gracillis)
• (Reveal but not in focus - continuation of Flexor adductors to Psoas Major, Psoas Minor, Iliacus)
• (Pathway from adductor magnus to obturator internus to pelvic floor)
  Movement actions and Fascia Movement qualities.

Session 3: Freeing the Hamstrings

In this module we experience through movement:
Hamstrings, Adductor Magnus and associated fascia structures
Fascia Movement qualities in focus: Glide, Force transmission

In this module you will see the following structures during dissection:

• Biceps femoris
• Semitendinosus
• Semimembranosus
• Biceps femoris short head
• Adductor magnus relative to biceps femoris
• (Gastrocnemius & Hamstrings continuity / interaction behind the knee)
  Movement actions and Fascia Movement qualities

Todd is a Master dissector with over 20000 hours of dissection experience. Todd co-owns the Laboratories of Anatomical Enlightenment, founded in Boulder Colorado in 2003. Todd has taught and continues to teach human anatomy for a wide range of interested students and professionals worldwide.

At Laboratories of Anatomical Enlightenment only the highest quality of tissue is used by having developed a long term working relationship with a high level donor program that continually provides fresh frozen cadavers which keeps the tissue and learning experience as close to life like as one can get in a dissection laboratory.

Anneke is an international Educator and Host of Anatomy Trains in Motion and FAMO Fascia Movement® courses. She is a comprehensively trained Pilates Teacher, a qualified Yoga Teacher and a Certified Advanced FAMO Fascia Movement® Teacher. She combines almost 20 years experience of teaching movement, knowledge of integral anatomy and the latest scientific evidence of fascia in movement, to offer you these practical and informative movement experiences.