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=About Graham Scarr=
=About Graham Scarr=


Graham Scarr is a chartered biologist and osteopath with a particular interest in structural biology and has published several peer-reviewed articles and a book on biotensegrity.
Graham Scarr is a chartered biologist and retired osteopath with a particular interest in structural biology and has published several peer-reviewed articles and a book on biotensegrity, now in its second edition.


After graduating in microbiology, he spent several years developing his skills in a bacteriological research lab before undergoing a career change to study and practice as an osteopath. Osteopathy recognizes that the normal relationship between structure and function is essential to the health of the human body and that this can be disturbed by trauma, posture and pathology. Manual techniques are then applied to change the structural imbalances that result from these factors and allow the body’s self-healing abilities to restore normal function. His particular approach to treatment makes use of very gently applied techniques making it suitable for all ages from newborn babies to the elderly.
After graduating in microbiology, he spent several years developing his skills in a bacteriological research lab before undergoing a career change to study and practice as an osteopath. Osteopathy recognizes that the normal relationship between structure and function is essential to the health of the human body and that this can be disturbed by trauma, posture and pathology. Manual techniques are then applied to change the structural imbalances that result from these factors and allow the body’s self-healing abilities to restore normal function.  


Scarr’s interest in biotensegrity started in 2003 after reading articles by [[Levin, Stephen M.|Stephen Levin]], an orthopaedic surgeon who recognized the importance of biotensegrity to living organisms, and realized that it provided a much better explanation for many of the things that were observable in clinical practice. A life-long interest in natural geometry and a thorough grounding in anatomy have enabled him to work with Stephen Levin and develop new models that are progressing our understanding of the structure-function relationship in biology and the human body in particular.
Scarr’s interest in biotensegrity started in 2003 after reading articles by [[Levin, Stephen M.|Stephen Levin]], an orthopaedic surgeon who recognized the importance of biotensegrity to living organisms, and realized that it provided a much better explanation for many of the things that were observable in clinical practice. A life-long interest in natural geometry and a thorough grounding in anatomy have enabled him to work with Stephen Levin and develop new models that are progressing our understanding of the structure-function relationship in biology and the human body in particular.


Graham Scarr has been practicing as an osteopath since 1988 in Stapleford, Nottingham, UK and is currently a Fellow of the Society of Biology and Fellow of the Linnean Society of London.  
Graham Scarr is currently a Fellow of the Royal Society of Biology and Fellow of the Linnean Society of London.  


His address: Graham Scarr, 60 Edward Street, Stapleford, Nottinghamshire NG9 8FJ, UK.
His address: Graham Scarr, 60 Edward Street, Stapleford, Nottinghamshire NG9 8FJ, UK.
His website, http://www.tensegrityinbiology.co.uk/
His website, http://www.tensegrityinbiology.co.uk/


=Selected Readings by Scarr=
=Selected Publications by Scarr=


Below, a selection of articles by Scarr on tensegrity and tensegrity-related issues.
Below, a selection of publications by Scarr on tensegrity and tensegrity-related issues.


==Biotensegrity==
==Biotensegrity, the Structural Basis of Life==


A comprehensive guide to [[Biotensegrity|biotensegrity]], from the origin of the concept to current research on the human cranium and elbow. In Biotensegrity: The Structural Basis of Life Graham Scarr brings clarity to this complex subject. Based largely on the work of [[Levin, Stephen M.|Stephen Levin]], Scarr explains musculoskeletal anatomy in light of new research, in ways that can help the layman, robotocist and therapeutic practitioner.  
Scarr’s book ‘Biotensegrity: the structural basis of life’ provides a comprehensive guide to [[Biotensegrity|biotensegrity]], from the origin of the concept to an explanation of the basic principles, mechanics and anatomy, from molecules, cells and tissues to the complete organism. Based largely on the work of [[Levin, Stephen M.|Stephen Levin]], Scarr explains musculoskeletal anatomy in the light of new research, and in ways that can help the layman, robotocist and therapeutic practitioner of every flavor.
Biotensegrity book publisher's official site, http://www.handspringpublishing.com/product/biotensegrity-structural-basis-life/


Biotensegrity book publisher's official site, http://www.handspringpublishing.com/product/biotensegrity-structural-basis-life/
Biotensegrity book publisher's official site, http://www.handspringpublishing.com/product/biotensegrity-structural-basis-life/


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==Biotensegrity, What is the Big Deal==
An editorial by Scarr highlights some of the key points of biotensegrity that are particularly relevant to anatomists, movement and manual therapy practitioners.
See: http://www.tensegrityinbiology.co.uk/thebigdeal/
Also, https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S136085921930230X?dgcid=author


==Model of the Cranium Vault as a Tensegrity Structure==
==Model of the Cranium Vault as a Tensegrity Structure==


Graham Scarr reasons that a curved strut, icosahedral tensegrity provides an elegant model of the human skull, or cranial vault. The model helps understand how the cranial vault could retain its stability without relying on an expansive force from an underlying brain, a position currently unresolved. In the model, the tension of the dural membranes is deployed in such a way as to maintain a separation of the bones of the neurocranium, a field attracting a great deal of interest in understanding some of the pathologies affecting the neonate. This is a modified version of a paper published in the International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine 11 (2008) 80-89. 
Graham Scarr reasons that a curved strut, icosahedral tensegrity provides an elegant model of the human skull, or cranial vault. The model helps understand how the developing cranial vault could retain its stability without relying on an expansive force from the underlying brain, a position currently unresolved. In the model, the tension of the dural membranes is deployed in such a way that prevents the bones from being compressed in the normal neurocranium, a field with great potential in better understanding some of the pathologies affecting the neonate.


Links: http://www.scribd.com/doc/33438210/Cranial-Vault-as-a-Tensegrity-Structure-by-Scarr
Links: http://www.scribd.com/doc/33438210/Cranial-Vault-as-a-Tensegrity-Structure-by-Scarr
http://www.scribd.com/doc/35312498/Model-of-the-Cranium-Vault-as-a-Tensegrity-by-Scarr
Also, https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1746068908000321


==Simple Geometry in Complex Organisms==
==Simple Geometry in Complex Organisms==


Simple geometry in complex organisms by Graham Scarr doi:10.1016/j.jbmt.2008.11.007, This paper has been accepted for publication in the ‘Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies’ and is currently in press.
Simple geometric shapes and patterns are common in living organisms, and this paper summarizes some of the basic principles of self-organization that lead to their formation.
 
Link: [[http://www.scribd.com/doc/35313111/Simple-Geometry-in-Complex-Organisms-by-Scarr-2]], [[http://www.scribd.com/doc/35313114/Simple-Geometry-in-Complex-Organisms-by-Scarr]]
 


Links: http://www.tensegrityinbiology.co.uk/publications/geometry/
Also, https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1360859208002039




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Biotensegrity book publisher's official site, http://www.handspringpublishing.com/product/biotensegrity-structural-basis-life/
Biotensegrity book publisher's official site, http://www.handspringpublishing.com/product/biotensegrity-structural-basis-life/
Scarr's Osteopathic practice website: http://www.staplefordosteopathy.co.uk/


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Read here about Graham Scarr, a tensegrity researcher who specializes in biotensegrity and human anatomical studies.

About Graham Scarr

Graham Scarr is a chartered biologist and retired osteopath with a particular interest in structural biology and has published several peer-reviewed articles and a book on biotensegrity, now in its second edition.

After graduating in microbiology, he spent several years developing his skills in a bacteriological research lab before undergoing a career change to study and practice as an osteopath. Osteopathy recognizes that the normal relationship between structure and function is essential to the health of the human body and that this can be disturbed by trauma, posture and pathology. Manual techniques are then applied to change the structural imbalances that result from these factors and allow the body’s self-healing abilities to restore normal function.

Scarr’s interest in biotensegrity started in 2003 after reading articles by Stephen Levin, an orthopaedic surgeon who recognized the importance of biotensegrity to living organisms, and realized that it provided a much better explanation for many of the things that were observable in clinical practice. A life-long interest in natural geometry and a thorough grounding in anatomy have enabled him to work with Stephen Levin and develop new models that are progressing our understanding of the structure-function relationship in biology and the human body in particular.

Graham Scarr is currently a Fellow of the Royal Society of Biology and Fellow of the Linnean Society of London.

His address: Graham Scarr, 60 Edward Street, Stapleford, Nottinghamshire NG9 8FJ, UK. His website, http://www.tensegrityinbiology.co.uk/

Selected Publications by Scarr

Below, a selection of publications by Scarr on tensegrity and tensegrity-related issues.

Biotensegrity, the Structural Basis of Life

Scarr’s book ‘Biotensegrity: the structural basis of life’ provides a comprehensive guide to biotensegrity, from the origin of the concept to an explanation of the basic principles, mechanics and anatomy, from molecules, cells and tissues to the complete organism. Based largely on the work of Stephen Levin, Scarr explains musculoskeletal anatomy in the light of new research, and in ways that can help the layman, robotocist and therapeutic practitioner of every flavor. Biotensegrity book publisher's official site, http://www.handspringpublishing.com/product/biotensegrity-structural-basis-life/

Biotensegrity book publisher's official site, http://www.handspringpublishing.com/product/biotensegrity-structural-basis-life/

Biotensegrity, What is the Big Deal

An editorial by Scarr highlights some of the key points of biotensegrity that are particularly relevant to anatomists, movement and manual therapy practitioners.

See: http://www.tensegrityinbiology.co.uk/thebigdeal/ Also, https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S136085921930230X?dgcid=author

Model of the Cranium Vault as a Tensegrity Structure

Graham Scarr reasons that a curved strut, icosahedral tensegrity provides an elegant model of the human skull, or cranial vault. The model helps understand how the developing cranial vault could retain its stability without relying on an expansive force from the underlying brain, a position currently unresolved. In the model, the tension of the dural membranes is deployed in such a way that prevents the bones from being compressed in the normal neurocranium, a field with great potential in better understanding some of the pathologies affecting the neonate.

Links: http://www.scribd.com/doc/33438210/Cranial-Vault-as-a-Tensegrity-Structure-by-Scarr Also, https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1746068908000321

Simple Geometry in Complex Organisms

Simple geometric shapes and patterns are common in living organisms, and this paper summarizes some of the basic principles of self-organization that lead to their formation.

Links: http://www.tensegrityinbiology.co.uk/publications/geometry/ Also, https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1360859208002039


Links and References

Scarr's website: http://www.tensegrityinbiology.co.uk/

Biotensegrity book publisher's official site, http://www.handspringpublishing.com/product/biotensegrity-structural-basis-life/