fascia
233 studies, 153 episodes on fascia — reviewed, translated, woven together.
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- 2024
Change in gliding properties of the iliotibial tract in hypermobile Ehlers–Danlos Syndrome, 2023
Tina J Wang, Antonio Stecco, Robert Schleip, Carla Stecco, Carmelo PirriThis small observational study investigated how the connective tissue on the outside of the thigh (iliotibial tract) glides in individuals with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS). Using dynamic ultrasound, resear…
- 2023
Change in gliding properties of the iliotibial tract in hypermobile Ehlers–Danlos Syndrome
Tina J Wang, Antonio Stecco, Robert Schleip, Carla Stecco, Carmelo PirriThis study used ultrasonography to examine the gliding properties of the iliotibial tract (ITT) in individuals with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS). Researchers found that the shear strain, which represents ho…
- 2023
Immediate Effects of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy in Fascial Fibroblasts: An In Vitro Study, 2022
Carmelo Pirri, Caterina Fede, Lucia Petrelli, Enrico De Rose, Carlo Biz, Diego Guidolin, Raffaele De Caro, Carla SteccoThis laboratory study (in vitro) investigated how extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) affects human fascial fibroblasts. Researchers found that immediately following treatment, the cells began producing small vesic…
- 2022
Evidence of Renin-Angiotensin System Receptors in Deep Fascia: A Role in Extracellular Matrix Remodeling and Fibrogenesis?
Carmelo Pirri, Brasilina Caroccia, Andrea Angelini, Lucia Petrelli, Maria Piazza, Carlo Biz, Pietro Ruggieri, Raffaele…This study investigated the presence of renin-angiotensin system (RAS) components in deep fascia, specifically the thoracolumbar fascia. While RAS is best known for regulating blood pressure, it also plays a significant…
- 2021
Impaired Lymphatic Drainage and Interstitial Inflammatory Stasis in Chronic Musculoskeletal and Idiopathic Pain Syndromes: Exploring a Novel Mechanism
Brian Tuckey, John Srbely, Grant Rigney, Meena Vythilingam, Jay ShahIn this theoretical paper, the authors propose a potential mechanism for chronic pain syndromes. They hypothesize that impaired lymphatic drainage following trauma or an immune response can trap inflammatory substances…
- 2021
Fascial Nomenclature: Update 2021, Part 2
Bruno Bordoni, Allan R Escher, Filippo Tobbi, Bruno Ducoux, Serge PaolettiThis conceptual article addresses the ongoing debate about how to classify and name fascia. The authors suggest that progress is hindered because the discussion is often limited to a few scientific specialties and can b…
- 2021
Fascial Nomenclature: Update 2021, Part 1
Bruno Bordoni, Allan R Escher, Filippo Tobbi, Antonio Pranzitelli, Luigi PianeseThis review article discusses the need for clear, scientifically grounded terminology for the fascial system. The authors, representing the FORCE organization, emphasize the importance of an impartial approach to fascia…
- 2020
Associations between Range of Motion and Tissue Stiffness in Young and Older People
KOSUKE HIRATA, RYOSUKE YAMADERA, RYOTA AKAGIThis study investigated what limits ankle flexibility in young versus older men. Researchers measured passive ankle range of motion and used ultrasound to assess the stiffness of calf muscles, the sciatic nerve, and the…
- 2020
The Cranial Bowl in the New Millennium and Sutherland's Legacy for Osteopathic Medicine: Part 2
Bruno Bordoni, Stevan Walkowski, Bruno Ducoux, Filippo TobbiThis narrative review, the second in a series, discusses how modern scientific research challenges some of the original concepts of cranial osteopathy. The authors examine the mechanical characteristics of cranial struc…
- 2020
The Cranial Bowl in the New Millennium and Sutherland's Legacy for Osteopathic Medicine: Part 1
Bruno Bordoni, Stevan Walkowski, Bruno Ducoux, Filippo TobbiIn this review article, the first of a two-part series, the authors examine the foundational assumptions of cranial osteopathy. They argue that a theoretical model must evolve with new scientific information to avoid be…
Podcast
- Ep. 181
181. Fascia, healing and performance – for those who work with football
What does it take for a football player to stay injury-free, recover quickly, and perform at their peak – not just for one match, but over time? In this episode, we talk about how understanding fasci…
- Ep. 180
180. Water – the flow of life and the living body
What is life? One way to answer is: flow. All living cells—from bacteria to humans—require a constant flow of water, nutrients, charge, and energy. Without it, life ceases. But how much do we really…
- Ep. 179
179. Living with Charge – The Body, Energy, and the Living Context
What happens when we start to understand the body as an energy system – electrical, alive, and in constant contact with its surroundings? In this concluding episode, we summarize the series on fascia…
- Ep. 022
22. The Living Body: Richard Stevens on Fascia, Flow, and Finding New Paths in Health
In this episode, we talk with Australian osteopath Richard Stevens about his journey into fascia treatment, what led him from Melbourne to Swedish Fascia Convention, and how a new approach to health…
- Ep. 021
21. The Fascia Guide Live – Christmas Special
The episode was first published on The Fascia Guide LIVE YouTube channel on December 18, 2024. In this Christmas Special, Axel Bohlin and Per Johansson explore a deeper question: How important is bel…
- Ep. 020
20. The Fascia Guide Live with Dr Hiten Patel
The episode was first published on The Fascia Guide LIVE YouTube channel on December 12, 2024. In this special episode, we speak with Dr. Hiten Patel, a highly experienced senior physician who reache…
- Ep. 019
19. The Fascia Guide Live – Imagination
The episode was first published on The Fascia Guide Live YouTube channel on November 27, 2024. In this episode, Axel Bohlin and Per Johansson explore the power of imagination and how our inner images…
- Ep. 018
18. The Fascia Guide Live – How we understand things
This episode is a re-release of The Fascia Guide LIVE – a livestreamed conversation recorded on November 20, 2024. In this episode, we dive into the foundations of knowledge and understanding – and h…
- Ep. 017
17. The Fascia Guide Live – A conversation about Fascia = a conversation about everything
The Fascia Guide Live – A conversation about Fascia = a conversation about everything This episode is a re-release of The Fascia Guide LIVE – a livestreamed conversation where we open up a free-form…
- Ep. 016
16. Deanna Hansen: Fascia decompression and the power to heal
The episode was first published on The Fascia Guide YouTube channel on February 5, 2025. In this inspiring episode, we meet Deanna Hansen — founder of Block Therapy™ and a pioneer in the field of fas…