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Understanding Fascia in 10 minutes – the must see German documentary
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Understanding Fascia in 10 minutes – the must see German documentary

In early 2013, a German documentary was broadcast based on the latest research on the Fascia. It provides a very basic introduction for newcomers. To help you get a quick overview of Fascia, we have cut together a 10 minute version.

The Fascia Guide · 29 Jul 20161 min read
Key takeaways
  1. 01Watch the documentary to get a visual introduction to fascia's structure inside the body
  2. 02Fascia influences immune response and nerve signal transmission — not just movement
  3. 03Fascia is essential for how the body moves, not a passive wrapping tissue
  4. 04Research on fascia was limited until new imaging techniques made it visible
  5. 05Follow work from the Fascia Research Group at the University of Ulm for evidence-based updates

In early 2013, a German documentary was broadcast based on the latest research on the Fascia. It provides a very basic introduction for newcomers. The entire documentary is just over 30 minutes, but for those who want to quickly get an overview, we have cut together a shorter version: Why no one has been able to examine Fascia until now

Travel into the body – how the Fascia looks on the inside

Graphic explaining how the Fascia affects the immune and nerve signals, among other things

Why the Fascia is vital for our movement

Source: Quarks & Co

By Axel Bohlin Founder & Editor, The Fascia Guide

About Heike Jäger, Neuro Physiologist at the Fascia Research Center at the University of Ulm

About Dr. Robert Schleip, Director of the Fascia Research Group at the University of Ulm

Travel into the body – how the Fascia looks on the inside