COURSE XIII: Taking in the Breath of Life

Course XIII takes a journey into the core of the body’s material structure of bone, fascia and muscle. Starting with the learning of some basic anatomy, the first lesson then invites you into the fascinating world of fascia, posture, charge and movement. We consider how our bones are built and constantly remodelled in the complex biochemistry of mineral homeostasis involving the parathyroid gland, gut, kidneys, and vitamins D, K, and A. On the basis of this understanding, appreciation of how our bones might thin and wear becomes clear. The final lesson brings together insights on clinical presentations, pathophysiology and drivers of osteoporosis and osteoarthritis.