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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…
- 2020
The Five Diaphragms in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine: Myofascial Relationships, Part 2
Bruno BordoniThis conceptual review article continues an examination of the "five diaphragms" concept within osteopathic manipulative medicine. The paper focuses on the myofascial connections along the front and sides of the body, e…
- 2020
The Five Diaphragms in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine: Myofascial Relationships, Part 1
Bruno BordoniThis review article outlines the osteopathic concept of the body's "five diaphragms": the tentorium cerebelli, tongue, thoracic outlet, respiratory diaphragm, and pelvic floor. According to the osteopathic respiratory-c…
- 2020
A Review of the Theoretical Fascial Models: Biotensegrity, Fascintegrity, and Myofascial Chains
Bruno Bordoni, Tom MyersIn this review article, the authors discuss three theoretical models used to understand how fascia functions in the body. The biotensegrity model is mechanical and considers the solid fascia, while the fascintegrity mod…
- 2020
Fascia and soft tissues innervation in the human hip and their possible role in post-surgical pain
Caterina Fede, Andrea Porzionato, Lucia Petrelli, Chenglei Fan, Carmelo Pirri, Carlo Biz, Raffaele De Caro, Carla SteccoResearchers investigated the nerve supply to various soft tissues in the human hip to better understand persistent pain after hip replacement surgery. Analyzing tissue samples from patients and cadavers, they measured t…
- 2020
The immediate effect of IASTM vs. Vibration vs. Light Hand Massage on knee angle repositioning accuracy and hamstrings flexibility: A pilot study
George A Koumantakis, Eleonora Roussou, Georgios A Angoules, Nikolaos A Angoules, Theodoros Alexandropoulos, Georgia Ma…This pilot study compared the immediate effects of three different soft tissue techniques on the hamstrings of 16 healthy men. The techniques were instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM), vibration massage,…
- 2020
Ultrasound imaging of a scar on the knee: Sonopalpation for fascia and subcutaneous tissues
Carmelo Pirri, Antonio Stecco, Caterina Fede, Raffaele De Caro, Carla Stecco, Levent ÖzçakarPersistent pain from surgical or trauma-related scars is a common and sometimes debilitating problem. In this article, the authors describe the use of ultrasound imaging to provide an objective diagnosis for debilitatin…
- 2020
Ankle Motion Is Associated With Soft Tissue Displacement in the Dorsal Thigh: An in vivo Investigation Suggesting Myofascial Force Transmission Across the Knee Joint
Jan Wilke, Heloise Debelle, Sarah Tenberg, Andrew Dilley, Constantinos MaganarisThis study investigated how ankle motion affects tissue in the back of the thigh. Researchers passively stretched the calves of healthy participants lying prone with an extended knee. Using ultrasound, they observed tha…
- 2020
Reflections on the Development of Fascial Tissue: Starting from Embryology
Bruno Bordoni, Bruno MorabitoThis reflective article discusses the ongoing challenges in classifying fascial tissue. The authors highlight that the scientific literature contains many contradictions and lacks a clear, straightforward definition. Th…
- 2020
Anatomy, Tendons
Bruno Bordoni, Matthew VaracalloThis is a placeholder for a summary of a publication titled "Anatomy, Tendons". The full text has not yet been reviewed by our team. Once summarized, this entry will provide an overview of the key anatomical features of…
- 2020
Ageing of the diaphragm muscle
Bruno Bordoni, Bruno Morabito, Marta SimonelliThis narrative review explores how the diaphragm, our main breathing muscle, is affected by aging. Like other muscles, the diaphragm can weaken and lose mass over time, a condition known as sarcopenia. This age-related…
- 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 range of motion (dorsiflexion) in young versus older men. Researchers measured the stiffness of the calf muscles, sciatic nerve, and deep fascia, comparing it to the participant…
- 2019
Tentorium Cerebelli: the Bridge Between the Central and Peripheral Nervous System, Part 2
Bruno Bordoni, Marta Simonelli, Maria Marcella LaganaThis article, the second in a series, describes the tentorium cerebelli—a meningeal structure related to the skull, nervous system, and cervical spine. The authors discuss its complex relationships, including its neurol…
- 2019
Tentorium Cerebelli: Muscles, Ligaments, and Dura Mater, Part 1
Bruno Bordoni, Marta Simonelli, Maria Marcella LaganaIn this narrative review, the authors describe the anatomy of the tentorium cerebelli, part of the reciprocal tension membranes that divide areas of the brain. They highlight its connections to the dura mater, ligaments…
- 2019
The architecture and spatial organization of the living human body as revealed by intratissular endoscopy - An osteopathic perspective
Colin ArmstrongThis review article discusses research by Dr. Jean-Claude Guimberteau, who used endoscopy to visualize the internal architecture of the living body. His work reveals a continuous, body-wide multifibrillar network that t…
- 2019
A global approach for plantar fasciitis with extracorporeal shockwaves treatment
Federico Giordani, Andrea Bernini, Hannes Müller-Ehrenberg, Carla Stecco, Stefano MasieroThis case report describes a 63-year-old man with plantar fasciitis treated with extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT). Instead of focusing only on the standard application point at the heel, clinicians used a global…
- 2019
The diaphragm muscle manual evaluation scale
Bruno Bordoni, Bruno MorabitoThis technical report describes a new method for manually assessing the diaphragm's function, called the Manual Evaluation Diaphragm (MED) scale. The scale is designed to generate a value for the respiratory muscle's mo…
- 2019
Lymphatic pump manipulation in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Bruno BordoniThis narrative review examines the use of lymphatic pump manipulation for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). COPD is characterized by persistent inflammation, and lymphatic techniques aim to red…
- 2019
Cranial osteopathy: Obscurantism and Enlightenment
Bruno Bordoni, Bruno Morabito, Marta SimonelliIn this reflective article, the authors discuss the controversial aspects of cranial osteopathy. They address common objections, such as the idea that the cranial bones are immobile in adults and that an operator's hand…
- 2019
Anatomy, Fascia
Bruno Bordoni, Navid Mahabadi, Matthew VaracalloThis resource provides an overview of the anatomy of fascia. As the full text has not yet been reviewed, this summary is based on the title alone. The entry likely covers the structural and functional aspects of fascial…
- 2019
Biotensegrity or Fascintegrity
Bruno Bordoni, Matthew A Varacallo, Bruno Morabito, Marta SimonelliIn this theoretical review, the authors question the popular "biotensegrity" model for describing the body's mechanics. They argue the model is incomplete because it fails to account for crucial factors like bodily flui…
- 2019
A global approach for plantar fasciitis with extracorporeal shockwaves treatment
Federico Giordani, Andrea Bernini, Hannes Müller-Ehrenberg, Carla Stecco, Stefano MasieroThis case report describes a 63-year-old man with plantar fasciitis treated with extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT). Instead of focusing only on the heel, the therapy targeted active trigger points throughout the l…
- 2019
Improving the New Definition of Fascial System
Bruno BordoniThis narrative review proposes expanding the definition of the fascial system to include bone tissue. The author argues that bone, a specialized form of connective tissue, shares the same embryological origins as other…
- 2019
Fascial Nomenclature: An Update
Bruno Bordoni, Stevan Walkowski, Bruno Morabito, Matthew A VaracalloThis review article discusses the ongoing challenge of creating a single, comprehensive definition for fascia. The authors argue that different scientific and clinical fields view fascia through their own unique lenses,…
- 2019
Bone Tissue is an Integral Part of the Fascial System
Bruno Bordoni, Maria Marcella LaganaThis review article proposes that bone tissue should be considered an integral part of the fascial system, a departure from the current definition. The authors support this by highlighting the shared embryological origi…
- 2019
The Awareness of the Fascial System
Bruno Bordoni, Marta SimonelliIn this theoretical article, the authors propose a new way of looking at the fascial system, drawing on concepts from quantum physics. They suggest that fascial cells can sense, remember, and even anticipate mechanical…
- 2019
The fascial breath
Bruno Bordoni, Marta Simonelli, Bruno MorabitoThis narrative review proposes a new way of understanding the diaphragm muscle, moving beyond a purely mechanical view. The authors argue that the diaphragm is not just covered by fascia but is fundamentally a fascial t…
- 2019
The Other Side of the Fascia: Visceral Fascia, Part 2
Bruno Bordoni, Marta Simonelli, Bruno MorabitoThis editorial, part two of a series, argues for including certain internal organs (viscera) within the definition of fascia. From an osteopathic perspective, the authors suggest that understanding these organs as fasci…
- 2019
The Other Side of the Fascia: The SmoothMuscle Part 1
Bruno Bordoni, Marta Simonelli, Bruno MorabitoThis theoretical article challenges the standard definition of fascia. Traditionally, fascia is considered connective tissue originating from two embryonic layers, the mesoderm and ectoderm. The authors propose expandin…
- 2019
Role of fasciae in nonspecific low back pain
G Casato, Carla Stecco, R BusinResearch increasingly links the thoracolumbar fascia to non-specific low back pain. This small case study explored the idea that pain could originate elsewhere in the body's continuous fascial network. Five patients wit…
- 2019
Sensitivity of the fasciae to sex hormone levels: Modulation of collagen-I, collagen-III and fibrillin production
Caterina Fede, Carmelo Pirri, Chenglei Fan, Giovanna Albertin, Andrea Porzionato, Veronica Macchi, Raffaele De Caro, Ca…Women experience myofascial pain more often than men, and evidence suggests fascia can be influenced by sex hormones. In this lab study, researchers examined how cells from human fascia lata responded to various levels…
- 2019
Evaluation of hyaluronan content in areas of densification compared to adjacent areas of fascia
E J Hughes, K McDermott, M F FunkThis entry is currently a title only, so a full summary is not available. Based on the title, the researchers appear to have evaluated and compared the hyaluronan content in areas of fascial densification with the conte…
- 2018
Low back pain and gastroesophageal reflux in patients with COPD: the disease in the breath
Bruno Bordoni, Fabiola Marelli, Bruno Morabito, Beatrice Sacconi, Philippe Caiazzo, Roberto CastagnaThis review article explores the connection between chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and low back pain. The authors propose that the respiratory diaphragm is the key…
- 2018
Bone is fascia
Stephen LevinThis entry, based on its title alone, proposes a conceptual link between bone and fascia. Without an abstract or full text, the specific arguments made by the author remain unclear. The title 'Bone is fascia' suggests a…
- 2018
Immediate effects of self-myofascial release on latent trigger point sensitivity: a randomized, placebo-controlled trial
Jan Wilke, Lutz Vogt, Winfried BanzerThis randomized, placebo-controlled trial examined whether foam rolling could immediately reduce sensitivity in latent trigger points. Researchers compared 90 seconds of static compression, dynamic rolling, and a placeb…
- 2018
Anatomical and Functional Relationships Between External Abdominal Oblique Muscle and Posterior Layer of Thoracolumbar Fascia
Chenglei Fan, Caterina Fede, Nathaly Gaudreault, Andrea Porzionato, Veronica Macchi, Raffaele De Caro, Carla SteccoThis study investigated the connection between the external oblique abdominal muscle (EO) and the thoracolumbar fascia (TLF), a large sheet of connective tissue in the lower back. Using cadaver dissection and CT scans,…
- 2018
Fascial tissue research in sports medicine: from molecules to tissue adaptation, injury and diagnostics: consensus statement
Martina Zügel, Constantinos N Maganaris, Jan Wilke, Karin Jurkat-Rott, Werner Klingler, Scott C Wearing, Thomas Findley…This consensus statement reviews the current state of knowledge on fascial tissue in sports medicine. It describes fascia as a body-wide network of connective tissue that integrates all body systems and is crucial for m…
- 2018
The anatomical relationships of the tongue with the body system
Bruno Bordoni, Bruno Morabito, Roberto Mitrano, Marta Simonelli, Anastasia ToccafondiIn this review article, the authors examine the tongue's functions and its anatomical connections to the rest of the body. The tongue is not only essential for swallowing, breathing, and speaking, but it also affects po…
- 2018
Low back pain and gastroesophageal reflux in patients with COPD: the disease in the breath
Bruno Bordoni, Fabiola Marelli, Bruno Morabito, Beatrice Sacconi, Philippe Caiazzo, Roberto CastagnaThis review article explores the connection between chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), gastroesophageal reflux (GERD), and low back pain. The authors propose that the respiratory diaphragm is the key anatomic…
- 2018
Frontiers in fascia research
Carla Alessandra Avila Gonzalez, Mark Driscoll, Robert Schleip, Scott Wearing, Eric Jacobson, Thomas Findley, Werner Kl…This article reviews recent developments in fascia research, emphasizing new ways to assess this highly variable tissue. Researchers note that fascia differs greatly between individuals in density, stiffness, and metabo…
- 2018
Anatomy of the fasciae and fascial spaces of the maxillofacial and the anterior neck regions
Seiichiro KitamuraThis narrative review simplifies the complex anatomy of the fascia in the face, jaw, and front of the neck. The author organizes the region into four distinct portions based on their relationship to a key fascial layer,…
- 2018
A New Concept of Biotensegrity Incorporating Liquid Tissues: Blood and Lymph
Bruno Bordoni, Fabiola Marelli, Bruno Morabito, Roberto CastagnaThis conceptual article proposes an update to the biotensegrity model, which traditionally focuses on the solid structures of the fascial system. The authors argue that "liquid tissues" like blood and lymph should also…
- 2018
Fascial preadipocytes: another missing piece of the puzzle to understand fibromyalgia?
Bruno Bordoni, Fabiola Marelli, Bruno Morabito, Francesca Cavallaro, David LintonbonIn this review paper, the authors discuss fibromyalgia, a chronic pain condition whose cause remains uncertain. While often linked to changes in the central nervous system, research also points to peripheral nerve damag…
- 2018
Chest pain in patients with COPD: the fascia’s subtle silence
Bruno Bordoni, Fabiola Marelli, Bruno Morabito, Roberto CastagnaIn this article, the authors discuss potential causes of chest pain in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). They highlight that chest pain is common in COPD and propose that an often-overlooked so…
- 2018
Fasciae of the musculoskeletal system: normal anatomy and MR patterns of involvement in autoimmune diseases
Thomas Kirchgesner, Xavier Demondion, Maria Stoenoiu, Patrick Durez, Adrien Nzeusseu Toukap, Frédéric Houssiau, Christi…This review article describes the fascial system as a three-dimensional continuum of connective tissue found throughout the body. The authors review the normal anatomy of fascia and its appearance on magnetic resonance…
- 2018
New Proposal to Define the Fascial System
Bruno Bordoni, Fabiola Marelli, Bruno Morabito, Roberto Castagna, Beatrice Sacconi, Paul MazzuccoIn this proposal, the authors suggest a new definition for the fascial system, noting that a universally accepted one does not yet exist. They argue for including the epidermis (the outer layer of skin) based on functio…
- 2018
Meaning of the Solid and Liquid Fascia to Reconsider the Model of Biotensegrity
Bruno Bordoni, David Lintonbon, Bruno MorabitoThis theoretical article proposes a reconsideration of the traditional biotensegrity model. The authors argue that fascia should be viewed as a system with both solid and liquid components, where blood and lymph constit…
- 2018
Emission of Biophotons and Adjustable Sounds by the Fascial System: Review and Reflections for Manual Therapy
Bruno Bordoni, F Marelli, B Morabito, B SacconiIn this narrative review, the authors explore how fascia, the web of connective tissue enveloping everything in the body, might communicate. They discuss research suggesting the fascial system may emit faint light parti…
- 2018
Effect of Stretching on Thoracolumbar Fascia Injury and Movement Restriction in a Porcine Model
H M Langevin, J Bishop, R Maple, G J Badger, J R FoxIn this animal study on pigs, researchers investigated the effect of stretching on the thoracolumbar fascia after injury and movement restriction. An injury combined with restricted movement led to reduced fascial mobil…
- 2018
The Fasciacytes- A New Cell Devoted To Fascial Gliding Regulation
Carla Stecco, Caterina Fede, Veronica Macchi, Andrea Porzionato, Lucia Petrelli, Carlo Biz, Robert Stern, Raffaele De C…Researchers have identified a new type of cell within fascia, which they have named "fasciacytes." This study presents evidence that these specialized cells are responsible for producing hyaluronan, a key component of t…
- 2017
Biological effects of direct and indirect manipulation of the fascial system. Narrative review
Giovanni Parravicini, Andrea BergnaThis narrative review explores the biological effects of manual fascial therapies. While osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) is clinically effective, its underlying mechanisms are not fully understood. The authors…
- 2017
Quantitative tissue parameters of Achilles tendon and plantar fascia in healthy subjects using a handheld myotonometer
Sarah Orner, Wolfgang Kratzer, Julian Schmidberger, Beate GrünerThis study examined the mechanical properties of the Achilles tendon and plantar fascia in over 150 healthy adults using a handheld device called a MyotonPRO. The goal was to establish baseline normal values for tissue…
- 2017
Multimerin-2 is a ligand for group 14 family C-type lectins CLEC14A, CD93 and CD248 spanning the endothelial pericyte interface
KA Khan, AJ Naylor, A Khan, PJ Noy, M Mambretti, P Lodhia, J Athwal, A Korzystka, CD Buckley, BE Willcox, F Mohammed ,…Researchers investigated how certain proteins interact to form new blood vessels, a process called angiogenesis that is crucial for tumor growth. This study, which included lab experiments and mouse models, identified a…
- 2017
The indeterminable resilience of the fascial system
Bruno Bordoni, Fabiola Marelli, Bruno Morabito, Beatrice SacconiThis commentary proposes a model of fascia not as layers, but as a network of polyhedral microvacuoles of connective tissue. These structures connect the body's systems and can change shape in response to tension, allow…
- 2017
The Lumbodorsal Fascia as a Potential Source of Low Back Pain: A Narrative Review
Jan Wilke, Robert Schleip, Werner Klingler, Carla SteccoThis narrative review examines the role of the lumbodorsal fascia as a potential source of low back pain. Research shows this fascia contains pain-sensing nerve endings, which may be morphologically altered in people wi…
- 2017
Emotions in Motion: Myofascial Interoception
B Bordoni, F MarelliIn this perspective piece, the authors argue that the myofascial system is closely linked to our emotional state. They suggest that manual treatment not only affects the body physically but also activates the interocept…
- 2016
Human Recombinant Hyaluronidase Injections For Upper Limb Muscle Stiffness in Individuals With Cerebral Injury: A Case Series
Preeti Raghavan, Ying Lu, Mona Mirchandani, Antonio SteccoThis case series investigated injections of the enzyme hyaluronidase to treat upper limb muscle stiffness in 20 individuals with cerebral injury. The researchers hypothesized that an accumulation of hyaluronan in the mu…
- 2016
What Is Evidence-Based About Myofascial Chains: A Systematic Review
Jan Wilke, Frieder Krause, Lutz Vogt, Winfried BanzerThis systematic review evaluated anatomical dissection studies to find evidence for six proposed myofascial meridians. Researchers analyzed 62 studies and found strong evidence for the anatomical continuity of three lin…
- 2016
The tongue after whiplash: case report and osteopathic treatment
Bruno Bordoni, Fabiola Marelli, Bruno MorabitoThis case report describes a 30-year-old man who experienced neck pain during swallowing and had a reduced ability to open his mouth following a whiplash injury. He was treated with osteopathic manual techniques directe…
- 2016
A Systematic Review of the Soft-Tissue Connections Between Neck Muscles and Dura Mater
Luis Palomeque-del-Cerro, Luis A Arráez-Aybar, Cleofás Rodriguez-Blanco, Rafael Guzmán-Garcia, Mar Menendez-Aparicio, Á…In this systematic review, researchers compiled data from 26 studies to investigate direct soft-tissue connections between neck muscles and the dura mater, the outermost membrane surrounding the spinal cord. The analysi…
- 2016
Fascial hierarchies and the relevance of crossed-helical arrangements of collagen to changes in the shape of muscles
Graham ScarrMuscles are complex structures wrapped in layers of fascia reinforced with collagen fibers. This article describes how these collagen fibers are often arranged in a specific crisscrossing, spiral-like pattern known as a…
- 2016
Ultra-weak photon emission in healthy subjects and patients with type 2 diabetes: evidence for a non-invasive diagnostic tool
Meina Yang, Wenyu Ding, Yanli Liu, Hua Fan, Rajendra P Bajpai, Jialei Fu, Jingxiang Pang, Xiaolei Zhao, Jinxiang HanAll living organisms emit extremely faint light, known as ultra-weak photon emission (UPE). This study investigated whether these light emissions differ between healthy individuals and people with type 2 diabetes. Resea…
- 2016
Connecting (T)issues: How Research in Fascia Biology Can Impact Integrative Oncology
Helene M Langevin, Patricia Keely, Jun Mao, Lisa M Hodge, Robert Schleip, Gary Deng, Boris Hinz, Melody A Swartz, Bever…Many cancer patients use complementary therapies like massage, acupuncture, and yoga to improve their quality of life. This review article suggests these treatments may have further benefits by affecting the body's conn…
- 2016
Functional in vitro tension measurements of fascial tissue – a novel modified superfusion approach
Robert Schleip, Werner Klingler, S Wearing, I Naylor, M Zuegel, K HoppeIn this laboratory study on rat tissue, researchers compared two techniques for measuring tension changes in fascia. The traditional method involves immersing the tissue in a fluid bath, but the team also tested a modif…
- 2015
Myofascial Trigger Points Then and Now: A Historical and Scientific Perspective
Jay P Shah, Nikki Thaker, Juliana Heimur, Jacqueline V Aredo, Siddhartha Sikdar, Lynn H GerberThis narrative review explores the historical and scientific understanding of myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) and their role in myofascial pain syndrome (MPS). MTrPs are palpable nodules in taut muscle bands, long con…
- 2015
Modeled Osteopathic Manipulative Treatments: A Review of Their in Vitro Effects on Fibroblast Tissue Preparations
Manal Zein-Hammoud, Paul R StandleyThis narrative review summarizes lab-based (in vitro) studies investigating how simulated osteopathic treatments, like myofascial release, affect fibroblasts. The authors found that applying mechanical strain to these c…
- 2015
A multidisciplinary approach to scars: a narrative review
Emiliano Zanier, Bruno BordoniThis narrative review examines complementary and alternative medicine approaches to treating scar tissue. The authors survey literature on osteopathy, naturopathy, and manual therapies like physiotherapy. They also disc…
- 2015
The Effects of Vibration and Muscle Fatigue on Trunk Sensorimotor Control in Low Back Pain Patients
Jean-Alexandre Boucher, Jacques Abboud, François Nougarou, Martin C Normand, Martin DescarreauxThis study compared trunk muscle control between people with chronic low back pain (cLBP) and healthy individuals. Researchers found that the cLBP group was less accurate at reproducing a specific amount of force with t…
- 2015
Investigation of meningomyovertebral structures within the upper cervical epidural space: a sheet plastination study with clinical implications
Frank Scali, Matthew E Pontell, Lance G Nash, Dennis E EnixThis cadaver study investigated soft-tissue connections within the epidural space of the upper cervical spine using dissection and a technique called sheet plastination. The researchers found consistent connections wher…
- 2015
Primo-Vascular System as Presented by Bong Han Kim
Vitaly Vodyanoy, Oleg Pustovyy, Ludmila Globa, Iryna SorokulovaIn the 1960s, researcher Bong Han Kim described a new vascular system, distinct from the blood and lymph systems, which he proposed was involved in tissue regeneration. However, his work was difficult for later scientis…
- 2015
Primo Vascular System: An Endothelial-to-Mesenchymal Potential Transitional Tissue Involved in Gastric Cancer Metastasis
An Ping, Su Zhendong, Qu Rongmei, Dai Jingxing, Chen Wei, Zhou Zhongyin, Luo Hesheng, Kwang-Sup SohThe primo vascular system (PVS) is described as a distinct circulatory network beyond the blood and lymphatic systems. This study investigated the role this system might play in the spread of gastric cancer. The researc…
- 2015
Primo Vascular System: A Unique Biological System Shifting a Medical Paradigm
Bruno Chikly, Paul Roberts, Jörgen QuaghebeurThis article describes the primo vascular system (PVS), a unique biological system distinct from the arteriovenous and lymphatic systems. Research suggests the PVS has immune and endocrine functions and plays a role in…
- 2015
Essential Experimental Methods for Identifying Bonghan Systems as a Basis for Korean Medicine: Focusing on Visual Materials from Original Papers and Modern Outcomes
Hoon-Gi Kim, Byung-Cheon Lee, Ki-Bog LeeThis narrative review examines methods for identifying the so-called Bonghan system, also known as the primo vascular system (PVS). This system was originally proposed in the 1960s as the anatomical basis for acupunctur…
- 2015
Fascia and Primo Vascular System
Chun Yang, Yi-kuan Du, Jian-bin Wu, JunWang, Ping Luan, Qin-lao Yang, Lin YuanIn this review article, the authors explore the idea that the body's network of fascia may be the physical structure corresponding to acupuncture meridians in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). They also discuss the pr…
- 2015
Structural Integration as an Adjunct to Outpatient Rehabilitation for Chronic Nonspecific Low Back Pain: A Randomized Pilot Clinical Trial
Eric E Jacobson, Alec L Meleger, Paolo Bonato, Peter M Wayne, Helene M Langevin, Ted J Kaptchuk, Roger B DavisThis randomized pilot clinical trial investigated if adding Structural Integration (SI) to standard outpatient rehabilitation could help people with chronic non-specific low back pain. Researchers assigned 46 participan…
- 2015
Hyaluronan, inflammation and breast cancer progression
Katryn L Schwertfeger, Mary K Cowman, Patrick G Telmer, Eva A Turley, James B McCarthyThis narrative review explores the link between inflammation, the tissue component hyaluronan (HA), and breast cancer progression. Cancer cells and surrounding host cells can create an inflamed microenvironment that hel…
- 2015
Remodelling the extracellular matrix in development and disease
Caroline Bonnans, Jonathan Chou, Zena WerbThis narrative review describes the extracellular matrix (ECM), a dynamic network present in all body tissues that undergoes constant remodeling. This remodeling process is crucial for regulating cell functions like pro…
- 2015
Modelling the mechanoreceptor’s dynamic behaviour
Zhuoyi Song, Robert W Banks, Guy S BewickThis study developed a computational model to better understand how mechanoreceptors, our body's stretch and pressure sensors, adapt to stimuli. Researchers adapted a model originally used for vision in flies to simulat…
- 2015
The content and size of hyaluronan in biological fluids and tissues
Mary K Cowman, Hong-Gee Lee, Kathryn L Schwertfeger, James B McCarthy,, Eva A TurleyHyaluronan is a simple sugar polymer found throughout the body's tissues and fluids. It is typically produced as a very large, high-molecular-mass molecule. This narrative review notes that during processes like inflamm…
- 2015
Glycosaminoglycans and Proteoglycans in Palmar Fascia of Patients with Dupuytren
Priscilla Carneiro Hirai Nascimento, Elsa Yoko Kobayashi, Luiz Guilherme de Saboya Lenzi, João baptista Gomes dos Santo…In this experimental study, researchers investigated the role of glycosaminoglycans (GAGs), a type of molecule in connective tissue, in Dupuytren's disease. The team analyzed palmar fascia tissue samples from 23 patient…
- 2015
Understanding Fibroblasts in Order to Comprehend the Osteopathic Treatment of the Fascia
Bruno Bordoni, Emiliano ZanierIn this review paper, the authors argue that understanding fibroblasts is essential for comprehending and applying osteopathic treatment of the fascia. As the foundational cells of connective tissue, fibroblasts have ma…
- 2015
Mitochondrial Dysfunction and Disturbed Coherence: Gate to Cancer
Jirí Pokorný, Jan Pokorný, Alberto Foletti, Jitka Kobilková, Jan Vrba, Jan Vrba JrThis theoretical paper explores the link between cellular energy and cancer. Healthy cells maintain a stable, coherent electrical state through continuous energy production in the mitochondria. The authors propose that…
- 2015
Effects of non-pharmacological interventions on inflammatory biomarker expression in patients with fibromyalgia: a systematic review
Kenji Sanada, Marta Alda Díez, Montserrat Salas Valero, María Cruz Pérez-Yus, Marcelo M P Demarzo, Mauro García-Toro, J…This systematic review examined how non-drug treatments affect inflammatory markers in people with fibromyalgia. Researchers analyzed 12 studies involving 536 participants who underwent exercise, dietary, or multidiscip…
- 2015
Modes of cancer cell invasion and the role of the microenvironment
Andrew G Clark, Danijela Matic VignjevicFor cancer to spread, or metastasize, tumor cells must first invade the surrounding connective tissue (stroma). This review article describes how cancer cells can move in different ways—either as single cells or in coll…
- 2015
The fascial system and exercise intolerance in patients with chronic heart failure: hypothesis of osteopathic treatment
Bruno Bordoni, F MarelliThis hypothesis paper proposes a connection between the fascial system and exercise intolerance in people with chronic heart failure. The authors note that heart failure is a complex disease affecting the entire body, l…
- 2015
Reflections on osteopathic fascia treatment in the peripheral nervous system
Bruno Bordoni, Giovanni BordoniIn this reflective article, the authors discuss the fascia of the peripheral nervous system. They explain that nerves are enclosed in several layers of fascia that must be able to slide, and that impeded sliding can be…
- 2015
Sensory Nerve Fibers Containing Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide in Gastrocnemius, Latissimus Dorsi and Erector Spinae Muscles and Thoracolumbar Fascia in Mice
C M Barry, G Kestell, M Gillan, R V Haberberger, I L GibbinsIn this animal study, researchers investigated sensory nerve fibers containing CGRP, a peptide involved in pain signaling. They compared the presence of these nerve fibers in various muscles (gastrocnemius, latissimus d…
- 2015
A unifying neuro-fasciagenic model of somatic dysfunction - Underlying mechanisms and treatment - Part II
Paolo TozziThis review paper proposes a new, unifying "neuro-fasciagenic" model for understanding somatic dysfunction. The author argues for a shift in perspective, moving from a purely neurological explanation to one where fascia…
- 2015
A unifying neuro-fasciagenic model of somatic dysfunction - Underlying mechanisms and treatment - Part I
Paolo TozziThis review paper proposes a new, unifying model for understanding somatic dysfunction. The author argues for a shift in perspective, from a traditional model viewing dysfunction as a purely neurological phenomenon to o…
- 2015
The effects of grounding (earthing) on inflammation, the immune response, wound healing, and prevention and treatment of chronic inflammatory and autoimmune diseases
James L Oschman, Gaétan Chevalier, Richard BrownThis report summarizes research on the effects of "grounding" or "earthing," which involves direct electrically conductive contact with the Earth's surface. The research suggests this contact may influence the body's ph…
- 2015
Gymnastic Training and Dynamic Mobilization Exercises Improve Stride Quality and Increase Epaxial Muscle Size in Therapy Horses
Kátia de Oliveira, Ricardo V G Soutello, Ricardo da Fonseca, Ciniro Costa, Paulo R de L Meirelles, Daniele F Fachiolli,…This study on therapy horses investigated how specific exercises affect their movement and back muscles. Nine horses were divided into three groups: a control group, a group doing dynamic mobilization exercises (DMEs),…
- 2015
Evidence for the existence of nociceptors in rat thoracolumbar fascia
S Mense, U HoheiselThis animal study on rats investigated the presence of pain-sensing nerve fibers (nociceptors) in the thoracolumbar fascia. Researchers compared normal fascia with tissue in which they had induced inflammation. The resu…
- 2015
Innervation Changes Induced by Inflammation of the Thoracolumbar Fascia
U Hoheisel, J Rosner, S MenseThis animal study investigated how inflammation affects the nerves in the thoracolumbar fascia (TLF) of rats. Researchers induced inflammation in the TLF and compared its nerve fiber density to that of healthy fascia. W…
- 2015
Hyaluronan’s Role in Fibrosis: A Pathogenic Factor or a Passive Player?
S Albeiroti, A Soroosh, C A de la MotteThis 2015 review article explores the role of hyaluronan (HA) in fibrosis, a condition where excessive connective tissue buildup impairs organ function. HA is a key component of the extracellular matrix, known for its h…
- 2014
Mechanisms of Myofascial Pain
M Saleet JafriThis 2014 narrative review discusses the potential causes of myofascial pain. Myofascial pain syndrome is a common condition involving painful trigger points in muscle, but its precise mechanisms are not well understood…
- 2014
Transmission of muscle force to fascia during exercise
Thomas Findley, Hans Chaudhry, Sunil DharThis study developed a mathematical model to understand how forces are transmitted from muscles to their surrounding fascial layers during contraction. When a muscle contracts, its fibers thicken, pushing outward on the…
- 2014
Deformations Experienced in the Human Skin, Adipose Tissue, and Fascia in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
Hans Chaudhry, Bruce Bukiet, Zhiming Ji, Antonio Stecco, Thomas W FindleyThis study used a mathematical model to investigate how forces from manual therapy affect the skin, adipose tissue, and fascia. The researchers aimed to understand how much each layer deforms under compression and shear…
- 2014
The cervical myodural bridge, a review of literature and clinical implications
Dennis E Enix, Frank Scali, Matthew E PontellThis literature review examines the cervical myodural bridge, a soft tissue connection between deep suboccipital muscles and the dura mater surrounding the spinal cord. This bridge appears to anchor the spinal cord and…
- 2014
Definition of the To Be Named Ligament and Vertebrodural Ligament and Their Possible Effects on the Circulation of CSF
Nan Zheng, Xiao-Ying Yuan, Yun-Fei Li, Yan-Yan Chi, Hai-Bin Gao, Xin Zhao, Sheng-Bo Yu, Hong-Jin Sui, John SharkeyIn this cadaver study, researchers investigated connective tissue structures in the upper neck of 30 human specimens. They identified two specific ligaments, the 'to be named ligament' (TBNL) and the vertebrodural ligam…
- 2014
Fat Connected with the Primo Vascular System
Kyoung-Hee Bae, Kwang-Sup SohThis research entry is currently available as a title only, so a detailed summary is not yet possible. The title, "Fat Connected with the Primo Vascular System," suggests an investigation into the relationship between a…
- 2014
Skin, fascias, and scars: symptoms and systemic connections
Bruno Bordoni, Emiliano ZanierThis review article explores how skin, fascia, and scars are interconnected and can affect the entire body. The authors describe the skin as an organ that communicates with the nervous system and other structures. When…
- 2014
Mechanotransduction and extracellular matrix homeostasis
Jay D Humphrey, Eric R Dufresne, Martin A SchwartzConnective tissues are dynamic, constantly adapting even at rest. Cells within these tissues continually sense mechanical cues from their environment through a process called mechanotransduction. In response, they maint…
- 2014
Lumbopelvic muscle activation patterns in three stances under graded loading conditions: Proposing a tensegrity model for load transfer through the sacroiliac joints
Hamed Pardehshenas, Nader Maroufi, Mohammad Ali Sanjari, Mohamad Parnianpour, Stephen M LevinResearchers investigated how lumbopelvic muscles activate to stabilize the sacroiliac (SI) joints under different loads. They compared muscle activity in 30 men during two-legged and one-legged standing while holding we…
- 2014
Our Internal Universe
Stephen M LevinThis 2014 entry, titled 'Our Internal Universe' by Stephen M Levin, has not yet been summarized. The title suggests a conceptual exploration of the body's internal environment, possibly from a structural or philosophica…
- 2014
New perspective in cell communication: Potential role of ultra-weak photon emission
Ankush Prasad, Claudio Rossi, Stefania Lamponi, Pavel Pospíšil, Alberto FolettiThis 2014 narrative review explores how cells might communicate with each other. Beyond chemical signals and direct contact, the authors discuss evidence for communication via electromagnetic radiation, specifically ult…
- 2014
Spatiotemporal Imaging of Glutamate-Induced Biophotonic Activities and Transmission in Neural Circuits
Rendong Tang, Jiapei DaiThis study on mouse brain tissue investigated biophotons, which are ultra-weak light emissions from biological systems. Researchers found that applying the neurotransmitter glutamate caused a significant and long-lastin…
- 2014
Chiropractic Management of Pubic Symphysis Shear Dysfunction in a Patient With Overactive Bladder
Robert Cooperstein, Anthony Lisi, Andrew BurdThis case report describes the chiropractic care of a 24-year-old woman with an overactive bladder, specifically frequent nighttime urination that disrupted her sleep. A physical examination revealed a shear dysfunction…
- 2014
Neuroreceptor Activation by Vibration-Assisted Tunneling
Ross D Hoehn, David Nichols, Hartmut Neven, Sabre KaisThis theoretical study used quantum chemical modeling to explore how receptors in the nervous system get activated. The researchers propose a model where a molecule's specific vibrations, like a musical key, may be what…
- 2014
Clinical and symptomatological reflections: the fascial system
Bruno Bordoni, Emiliano ZanierThis narrative review discusses the fascial system as a continuous network of connective tissue that gives form and function to the entire body. The authors note that despite its importance in transmitting force, coordi…
- 2014
Biotensegrity of the extracellular matrix: physiology, dynamic mechanical balance, and implications in oncology and mechanotherapy
Irene Tadeo, Ana P Berbegall, Luis M Escudero,Tomás Álvaro, Rosa NogueraThis 2014 review article explores the concept of biotensegrity, a principle where cells and tissues maintain structural integrity through a balance of tension and compression. This dynamic mechanical balance involves th…
- 2014
The Medium of Haptic Perception: A Tensegrity Hypothesis
Michael T Turvey, Sérgio T FonsecaIn this theoretical paper, the authors propose a new hypothesis for how our sense of touch, or haptic perception, works. Unlike other senses that have a clear medium (like air for sound), the haptic system lacks one. Th…
- 2014
Clinical Relevance of Fascial Tissue and Dysfunctions
Werner Klingler, M Velders, K Hoppe, M Pedro, Robert SchleipFascia is a continuous network of connective tissue that supports the entire body. Traditionally seen as a passive structure, recent research shows it plays a more active role. Fascia contains contractile elements that…
- 2014
Fascia—Current knowledge and future directions in physiatry: Narrative review
E H Kwong, T W FindleyIn this 2014 narrative review, the authors discuss fascia from the perspective of physiatry, or rehabilitation medicine. They note that while fascia is part of the body's connective tissue, its definition is unclear in…
- 2014
Painful Connections: Densification Versus Fibrosis of Fascia
P G Pavan, Antonio Stecco, R Stern, Carla SteccoIn this review article, the authors describe two types of fascial changes that can cause pain: densification and fibrosis. Densification is described as a reversible alteration in the viscosity of the loose connective t…
- 2014
Peripheral Mechanisms Contributing to Spasticity and Implications for Treatment
Antonio Stecco, Carla Stecco, P RaghavanThis narrative review explores how changes in connective tissue might contribute to spasticity following a central nervous system injury. The authors suggest that the initial injury can alter the turnover of hyaluronic…
- 2014
Specific Sizes of Hyaluronan Oligosaccharides Stimulate Fibroblast Migration and Excisional Wound Repair
C Tolg, P Telmer, E TurleyHyaluronan (HA) is a molecule important for wound healing, and its effects appear to depend on its size. In this study using cell cultures and animal models, researchers investigated how specific, small fragments of HA…
- 2013
Squeeze film lubrication for non-Newtonian fluids with application to manual medicine
Hans Chaudhry, Bruce Bukiet, Max Roman, Antonio Stecco, Thomas FindleyResearchers used a mathematical model to investigate how manual therapy affects the fluid in and around fascia. The model focused on hyaluronic acid (HA), a natural lubricant in connective tissue. The results suggest th…
- 2013
Mathematical Analysis of the Flow of Hyaluronic Acid Around Fascia During Manual Therapy Motions
Max Roman, Hans Chaudhry, Bruce Bukiet, Antonio Stecco,Thomas FindleyThis study used a mathematical model to simulate how different manual therapy techniques affect the flow of hyaluronic acid (HA) within fascia. The researchers compared constant sliding, perpendicular vibration, and tan…
- 2013
Vibration Induced Osteogenic Commitment of Mesenchymal Stem Cells is Enhanced by Cytoskeletal Remodeling but not Fluid Shear
Gunes Uzer, Suphannee Pongkitwitoon, M Ete Chan, Stefan JudexThis laboratory study investigated how mechanical vibrations encourage stem cells to develop into bone cells. Researchers tested two potential mechanisms: the force of fluid moving across the cells (fluid shear) and cha…
- 2013
Implementation of Matrix Rhythm Therapy and Conventional Massage in Young Females and Comparison of Their Acute Effects on Circulation
Ferruh Taspinar, Ummuhan Bas Aslan, Nuran Sabir, Ugur CavlakThis randomized controlled trial compared the acute effects of Matrix Rhythm Therapy and conventional massage on lower leg blood circulation in young, healthy women. Fifteen participants received a single 30-minute sess…
- 2013
Histological examination of the human obliquus capitis inferior myodural bridge
Matthew E Pontella, Frank Scali, Dennis E Enix, Patrick J Battaglia, Ewarld MarshallThis cadaver study examined the connection between a deep neck muscle, the obliquus capitis inferior (OCI), and the dura mater, the tough outer layer covering the spinal cord. Researchers dissected tissue from eight cad…
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…
- Ep. 176
176. How do you develop a more effective hand?
For us, it all started with a machine. It has been a long journey – from the idea of an extended hand to research on fascia, horses, dogs, and childbirth, on to international breakthroughs and the de…
- Ep. 015
15. Dr. Neil Theise on fascia, complexity, and the nature of consciousness
The episode was first published on the Swedish podcast Fasciaguiden on June 5, 2025. In this thought-provoking conversation, we meet Dr. Neil Theise — liver pathologist, fascia researcher, and author…
- Ep. 175
175. Fascia and the living planet
What happens when we stop seeing the body as a machine and instead start to understand it as a living part of the planet's ecosystem? In this episode, we delve into the connection between fascia, nat…
- Ep. 014
14. Dr. Gerald Pollack on the fourth phase of water – and its role in memory, energy, and cancer
The episode was first published on the Swedish podcast Fasciaguiden on June 4, 2025. In this unique episode, we meet Professor Gerald Pollack — one of the world’s most influential researchers in wate…
- Ep. 013
13. Dr. Thomas Levy: “All disease is caused by oxidative stress”
The episode was first published on the Swedish podcast Fasciaguiden on May 27, 2025. What if every chronic disease actually stems from the same root cause — the loss of electrons? In this eye-opening…
- Ep. 012
12. How seeing the living body changes everything we thought we knew – with Jean-Claude Guimberteau, MD
The episode was first published on the Swedish podcast Fasciaguiden on May 26, 2025. In this episode, we meet the French surgeon Jean-Claude Guimberteau, who has spent more than 30 years filming the…
- Ep. 172
172. Bertil Wosk: How do we solve chronic pain and illness?
It's not okay that so many people suffer from chronic pain and chronic illness when there are plenty of solutions that work but aren't being brought forward. In June 2025, we invited politicians and…
- Ep. 171
171. The Electric Body – On Current, Charge, and Healing
What happens if we start seeing the body as an electrical system – full of batteries, charge, and current? In this episode, we connect the dots on an undercurrent that has been present in the Fascia…
- Ep. 170
170. Tax for Healthcare That Fails?
Navid Modiri talks with Bertil Wosk from Holistic and Hans and Axel Bohlin from Fasciaguiden and the Fascia Clinics about why so many people feel let down by the public healthcare system. What is mis…
- Ep. 169
169. The Living Body
There is a clear before and after The Living Body – Swedish Fascia Convention, which was held in Uppsala on June 14–15. In this episode, Hans, Hanna, and Axel share their reflections from the days th…
- Ep. 166
166. Neil Theise
In this thought-provoking conversation, we meet Neil Theise – liver pathologist, fascia researcher, and author of the book Notes on Complexity. This is more than an interview – it's a journey through…
- Ep. 164
164. How can we understand fascia and our bodies in a simple way? With guest Sue Adstrum, PhD
Fascia research is all well and good – but how do you present it so that ordinary people can understand, become curious, and begin to realize the potential benefits of understanding how the body work…
- Ep. 159
159. Epigenetics, fascia & how we become the life we live
What if you are not a victim of your genes. What if the life you live – your habits, thoughts, feelings, and even how you move – affects how your genes are expressed. And what if the body isn't just…
- Ep. 158
158. Fascia: a system and four organs?
Is Fascia a system, an organ, or just the membrane around muscles? At the end of 2024, a research report was published that sparked a major debate in the world of fascia: Fascia is not an organ as ha…
- Ep. 157
157. Visceral Fascia – the interface between the body's organs
Fascia is found around every cell and every group of cells; organs are groupings of cells, and the visceral fascia enters and surrounds them. This episode is about how the body's organs are connected…
- Ep. 156
156. Fascia Offers a New Perspective on Being Overweight
Why do we actually become overweight? Is it as simple as counting calories in and out – or is there a deeper explanation? In this episode, we explore being overweight from a fascia perspective and ho…
- Ep. 155
155. Shoulder pain: causes and what happens in the body
Icy patches, impacts, or long-term strain. There are many causes of shoulder problems – but how big a role does the cause itself actually play? Is there a difference between one shoulder injury and a…
- Ep. 154
154. The Prostate and the Male Pelvis
Why do so many men experience prostate problems? Prostate problems are appearing at younger ages, and it's becoming more common for men in their mid-30s to have prostate issues. How is the pelvic flo…
- Ep. 152
152. The Fascia Book – a tool for understanding another perspective
How do we begin to understand the living, moving body when we've been taught since childhood that it is static: still, even dead? How do we begin to think holistically when our entire culture is buil…
- Ep. 0-1
Podcast Recommendations: One Idea Gives Birth to Another.
Människan & maskinen and Myter & mysterier Per Johansson and Eric Schüldt have together created several podcast series that explore human nature, technological development, and existential questions.…
- Ep. 151
151. Fascia for football players, avoiding injuries & increasing performance
Fascia is not just the body's largest organ; it's the flow and structure between all cells. Fascia also provides a simple model for understanding what happens in the body during activity. How is the…
- Ep. 149
149. How to Understand the Physical Potential of Fascia?
Understanding fascia provides new insights into training and physical performance. Concepts like pressure, explosiveness, and power accumulation take on a different meaning when we realize that it is…
- Ep. 147
147. Who goes all in to help people feel good?
Listening to a podcast can be life-changing. For Fredrik Kjellberg, listening to the Fascia Guide in the spring of 2022 was the start of a journey that radically changed his entire life. Today, he pa…
- Ep. 146
146. Why do we need to exercise?
We literally become what we do. Our fascia is reshaped to adapt to what we subject it to – and we have to move for the body to function. But do we have to exercise? What does it mean to exercise and…
- Ep. 011
11. How can we understand Fascia & our bodies in a simple way? Special guest Sue Adstrum, PhD
How can we we understand Fascia & our bodies in a simple way? Special guest Sue Adstrum, PhD Fascia research in all its glory, but how do you present it so that ordinary people understand it, gets ex…
- Ep. 144
144. How often do you think about your feet?
Your feet support your entire body; they are your contact with the ground you walk on. At the same time, there is something striking about the feet being furthest from the head, in a culture so focus…
- Ep. 143
143. There are no scissors on the savanna
Why do we cut the umbilical cord? Seriously, why? New research on the benefits of delayed cord clamping has sparked a debate that makes us at Fasciaguiden wonder about humanity's relationship with na…
- Ep. 142
142. Why is Fascia important, really?
Why is Fascia important, really?? “Fascia changes paradigms & opens up an unexpected scientific world. Our academic & traditional ways of thinking could be obsolete” – Jean-Claude Guimberteau Fascia…
- Ep. 141
141. What happens to flow when you're tense?
Most people have probably experienced tense muscles, and many are well aware of pelvic imbalances and poor posture, but what does this look like on the inside? How much is actually supposed to fit in…
- Ep. 0-3
What if everyone knew about Fascia?
New theme since the podcast Imagine trying to shape the future of healthcare while ignoring the most groundbreaking discoveries of the past 10–15 years. ✅ Fascia isn’t just tissue—it’s a system that…
- Ep. 139
139. Swedish Fascia Convention
New theme since the podcast was recorded Imagine you're helping to build the future of healthcare, but you don't take into account all the discoveries and insights from the last 10-15 years of resear…
- Ep. 0-4
The Foundation of the Fascia Guide
Your guide to the guide All episodes are available on Spotify, iTunes and on the web here Fasciaguiden began in the spring of 2020 as a series of eight episodes. A conversation between Hans Bohlin, A…
- Ep. 0-5
The Body, Treatment, and the Therapist Profession
Your guide to the guide All episodes are available on Spotify, iTunes, and on the web here Not everyone knows this, but we often use the Fascia Guide to try to put words to things that are difficult…
- Ep. 0-7
Episode about knowledge, learning, and understanding
Your guide to the guide All episodes are available on Spotify, iTunes, and on the web here These episodes all have in common that they are about fundamental puzzle pieces for understanding the body a…
- Ep. 136
136. Fasciaguiden then, now & the future with the Life Force Innovation foundation
How did Fasciaguiden actually start and what has happened since its launch in 2020? What does the international attention and the contacts with Pollack and Guimberteau, among others, entail? Why does…
- Ep. 0-8
Episode on the basic principles of well-being
Your guide to the guide All episodes are available on Spotify, iTunes, and on the web here All of these episodes are about the basic principles of well-being. Life and flow are the foundation of well…
- Ep. 010
10. What happens when people discover Fascia?
What happens when you discover that things are not as you thought? Fascia and the living body starts as a fascinating subject, new research, a new organ and new insights. But how does it affect you w…
- Ep. 009
09. What does it take to understand Fascia & the living body?
For many researchers, health professionals and people in general the understanding of what Fascia is and how it works has completely challenged the whole way we understand the body and what it means…
- Ep. 008
08. What is knowledge about the body in a simple way
The purpose of The Fascia Guide is to give people knowledge about the body in a simple way. What does that mean exactly? What is knowledge and where is knowledge? How do we understand all the complex…
- Ep. 131
131. What is inflammation?
What is Fascia? is the title of episode 130 of the Fascia Guide podcast. So, we've released about 129 hours of podcasts about Fascia, and yet it feels worthwhile to try to answer the question again.…
- Ep. 007
07. What is flow?
Fascia as a flow is a new way of understanding the body and explaining the body’s function. All that lives has a flow. Each living cell or organism has a flow of water, energies, particles, molecules…
- Ep. 006
06. Why is it so hard for Fascia to become mainstream?
What happens when you discover something that makes you rethink everything you knew? Fascia research forces as to look at the whole and not just the parts, and in some ways we need to start from scra…
- Ep. 0-9
Happy New Year and Thank You for 2023
The Fascia Guide has taken some time off over Christmas and is only releasing a few pre-recorded episodes in English. We have recorded a New Year's greeting that you can find here on the page. Additi…
- Ep. 004
04. Why is Fascia not mainstream?
Fascia research has sparked a wildfire of new insights that are challenging conventional belief about how the living body works. In the last 15-20 years thousands of high quality research articles ha…
- Ep. 130
130. What is Fascia?
What is Fascia? is the title of episode 130 of the Fascia Guide podcast. So we have released about 129 hours of podcast about Fascia and yet it feels justified to try to answer the question again. Be…
- Ep. 003
03. What does Fascia do?
Understanding the living body is quite a complex thing – but there is a simple way to understand the function of the body by understanding Fascia. In simple terms, Fascia helps the body to load and u…
- Ep. 002
02. What is Fascia?
What is Fascia It might be a simple question, but it literally takes hours to answer it. Fascia is the connective tissue that encapsulates everything in the body, from muscles and skeleton, to organs…
- Ep. 001
01. Why Fascia?
The first episode of the English podcast “The Fascia Guide”. The Fascia Guide is a podcast about the living body, about new research and a new perspective on health, pain and what it means to be aliv…
- Ep. 129
129. Why Fascia? The first episode of The Fascia Guide
In December 2023, The Fascia Guide, a new podcast in English, will be launched. But this is not a translation of the Swedish podcast; it's a new format, in many ways more concrete and concise, and th…
- Ep. 127
127. Stress is both mental AND physical ill health – at the same time
Mental ill health is one of our biggest public health problems, and naturally, a lot of energy and resources are dedicated to finding a solution. Since childhood, we've learned to divide and separate…
- Ep. 126
126. Mental Illness
Mental illness is one of our biggest public health problems, and naturally, a lot of energy and resources are dedicated to finding a solution. The new research and understanding of Fascia and the bod…
- Ep. -10
123, 124, 125. Fascia Research Database – research available to all
Fascia Research Database – research available to all Research on Fascia has absolutely exploded in recent years. At the same time, surprisingly few seem to be aware of how much high-quality research…
- Ep. 121
121. What is it that makes us do what we do?
In our culture, we struggle to understand the living. Research, especially on water, fascia, and gut flora, is forcing us to reconsider previously held truths about how things work. We have learned t…
- Ep. 120
120. What is being researched and why?
What happens when we make observations that don't align with our previous beliefs about how the world looks and functions? If we accept that we know very little about incredibly central parts of our…
- Ep. 107
107. What happens in the body when you stretch?
Is it dangerous to stretch? What happens in the body when we move in a certain way, and what is actually the best way to move to ensure the Fascia is doing well? We get many questions about how to st…
- Ep. 119
119. There's nothing wrong with you, you've just been taught there is
The more we learn about the body, about humans, and about living things, the more amazed we become. When we show Guimberteau's films of living Fascia during lectures, people are usually very moved by…
- Ep. 118
118. Why don't we understand life?
If we actually embraced all the new research from the last 10-20 years on, for example, Fascia, the female body, gut flora, back pain, and water, we could develop fantastic solutions to very large so…
- Ep. 117
117. Back Pain
Back pain is the third most common diagnosis for long-term sick leave, and for a long time, it has been difficult to explain why people get it. In the last 15-20 years, a wealth of new research has s…
- Ep. 116
116. Whiplash & what happens when Fascia absorbs and relieves pressure
In Sweden alone, thousands of people are affected by whiplash injuries each year. However, whiplash is difficult to diagnose and even more difficult to treat within conventional healthcare. But the u…
- Ep. 115
115. All life requires water, but how much do we know about water?
In our work to understand Fascia & the living body, we've established that everything alive has a flow and that all life requires water. But how well do we really understand what water is and how it…
- Ep. 114
114. What happens to the Fascia as we get older
As we get older, the body's production of collagen changes – which affects the network of Fascia that surrounds every single cell in the entire body. At the same time, the flow itself decreases, as d…
- Ep. 113
113. Is there research on this?
We've been asked this question countless times, and the follow-up question is always—research on what? On the existence of Fascia? On the function of Fascia? On Fascia treatment? Or perhaps on the ef…
- Ep. 111
111. What is a muscle, what is an organ & what is the living wetsuit?
Camilla has read the book The Living Wetsuit and feels inspired. Sue Adstrum explains the body in a simple way and opens up a new way of understanding it. This leads to a conversation about a celebra…
- Ep. 109
109. Why we learn things & what happens when knowledge lives in the body
How do you understand the whole, and how do you explain it so that others understand? If everything is connected – where do you start? How do you actually learn to understand things, and what does it…
- Ep. -11
A Completely New Way to Understand the FEMALE Body
Recent research shows that Fascia is much more important for health, aches, and pain than previously thought. But what is Fascia, and why does it represent a completely new way of understanding the b…
- Ep. -12
How Do We as a Society View the Female Body and Childbirth?
Fascia Natal Guide is a podcast about the body, pregnancy, childbirth, and a changed perspective on what it means to give birth. The goal is to give women knowledge about what happens to their bodies…
- Ep. 104
104. Knowledge about the body made simple
What does it mean for you as a person when you learn more about how the body works? How do you use knowledge about your own body in your daily life? … and how do you avoid getting stressed about NOT…
- Ep. 102
102. How do sweeteners affect the body?
100% taste, no calories, no sugar. In advertising for products with sweeteners, they are portrayed as harmless, and with names like 'zero' and 'light,' we get the impression that they have virtually…
- Ep. 101
101. What is sugar and what happens in the body when we eat sugar?
What is sugar and what happens in the body when we eat it? Why do you get sugar highs & mood swings and where do sugar cravings come from? How is the knowledge about sugar connected to the new resear…
- Ep. 100
100. Fascia & the living body
What does science say about Fascia and Fascia treatment? Scientific research is incredibly good for providing an advanced understanding of parts, external events, functions, and connections. At the s…
- Ep. 099
99. Fascia, birth and the living female body
The idea of helping pregnant women feel better was born back in the autumn of 2017, and over the years several women have had their pelvis balanced before and after childbirth, and Fascia treatment h…
- Ep. 095
95. Fascia, acupuncture & traditional Chinese medicine
Does Fascia research explain how acupuncture works? For several thousand years, traditional Chinese medicine has used the meridian system that we in the West perhaps most associate with acupuncture.…
- Ep. 093
93. How is the body affected by the moon and other natural phenomena?
Do you know when the next full moon is? New research as well as ancient knowledge, and not least people's personal experiences, suggest that we are much more affected by the moon and nature's cycles…
- Ep. 091
91. The Fascia Guide's New Year's Treats – Tips from the Past Year
2022 was, to say the least, an exciting and eventful year – not least when it comes to Fascia and everything related to it. Axel, Per, Hans, and Camilla have each chosen three episodes from the past…
- Ep. 089
89. How is Fascia affected by ovulation, movement and exercise?
Did you know that the female body rebuilds itself twice a month? Carla Stecco, professor of anatomy, presented two major discoveries at the Fascia Research Congress 2018. The first was the discovery…
- Ep. 088
88. LIVE: The body is the place where we take place
How is the Fascia affected by what we experience? Following a screening of the film 'Fascia: The body's network without beginning or end', the conversation continues about what happens to the body wh…
- Ep. 085
85. Fascia opens up new ways to understand & treat common diseases
Research from recent years challenges previous ideas about what disease is and why it arises. How big a role do genetics really play, and how important are environment and lifestyle? Can food make yo…
- Ep. 084
84. Stress, nutrition & answers to questions about specific problems
Interest in Fascia has exploded, and we've received a lot of questions about Fascia and various issues. Therefore, it's time to talk about stress – and what stress actually does to our Fascia. Everyo…
- Ep. 082
82. We are as unique on the inside as we are on the outside
If you look at the people around you, you'll see that we are similar yet very different – and we are just as unique on the inside. No one thinks the way you think, and this becomes more staggering wh…
- Ep. 080
80. What happens when Fascia breaks through?
In just the last few months, Fascia has been mentioned in completely new ways and in completely new contexts. Football icons mention Fascia on TV, Fascia is appearing on Wikipedia, and several newspa…
- Ep. 079
79. How sleep affects Fascia and what affects our sleep
One of the most important factors for healing is sleep and rest. But how is sleep affected by our modern lifestyle, how is self-healing affected by lack of sleep, and how is the Fascia rebuilt during…
- Ep. 078
78. How can poor posture lead to various issues such as Frozen Shoulder?
Poor posture forces the body to compensate, creating an imbalance that affects the flow and structure of the Fascia, which in turn impacts the autonomic nervous system, breathing, circulation, the ly…
- Ep. 077
77. How is Fascia affected by scars & how does the body's wound healing work?
New research on Fascia is really turning some previous truths upside down. Take scars, for example. Many have heard that you can't get rid of scars, and apparently, that's completely wrong. But what…
- Ep. 076
76. What happens if the pelvis is tilted & can a tilted pelvis be corrected?
Treatment of a tilted pelvis. Some see it as the most fundamental and obvious thing there is – while others argue that it can neither be tilted nor be treated. Can you really say that a pelvis is til…
- Ep. 073
73. The Scientific Basis for Fascia and Fascia Treatment
What is the scientific basis for our claims about Fascia? How can we scientifically explain what happens during a Fascia treatment? … and why is it so difficult to answer these questions based on tod…
- Ep. 071
71. Do you want to help drive change?
This episode is the kickoff for a brand new initiative. As we've been talking about for so long, a great many people are in pain – but at the same time, Fascia presents incredible opportunities for n…
- Ep. 070
70. Fascia, a new view of humanity and a paradigm shift
What happens when we make observations that don't align with what we previously believed about how the world looks and works? That is exactly what is happening right now in research field after resea…
- Ep. 069
69. Fascia, embryology and the body's origin
How does life develop? New insights into embryology from the British Fascia Symposium 2022 are turning our ideas about what happens during the first eight weeks after conception upside down. The holi…
- Ep. 066
66. The body can store more memory than the most advanced supercomputer
The body can store more memory than the most advanced supercomputer. Some research truly turns what we previously believed about how things work upside down, and that is an understatement when it com…
- Ep. 064
64. How to start understanding and achieving your potential
Over several episodes, we have discussed what a body is, what it is to feel and treat, and finally, how to become a human being—what a person has the potential to become and why the body is so import…
- Ep. 063
63. About CBD and how our body is designed to receive cannabinoids
There is an incredible medicinal plant with fantastic health effects that grows quickly, is easy to cultivate, and is one of the most cultivated plants in world history. It also has several thousand…
- Ep. -13
Can you help us find people who are passionate about helping others?
We would like to ask for your help. We are looking for people who are passionate about helping others and who want to work every day to fundamentally change the way we view and treat the body. We are…
- Ep. 061
61. How menopause affects the Fascia
Menopause. Something completely natural that about half the world's population experiences, and which therefore indirectly affects practically the entire world's population, yet is talked about incre…
- Ep. 059
59. Is your Fascia acidic?
What does it mean if the body is acidic, alkaline, or neutral? What systems regulate the pH balance in the body, and what happens when we become too acidic? New research shows how the Fascia takes ov…
- Ep. 058
58. Fascia absorbs and relieves pressure
Fascia is affected by a variety of factors such as age, genotype, diseases, medication, nutrition, social stress, sleep, pollution, mental stress, and physical activity. To put it simply, one of Fasc…
- Ep. 055
55. Fascia is the body's largest organ, but what does that mean for us in practical terms?
We often talk about Fascia as a new perspective, a whole new way of looking at the body, a new way of conducting research, and a new way of understanding the world. But what does that mean for us, in…
- Ep. 053
53. How to understand Fascia & how to explain Fascia?
Fascia is a new perspective, a whole new way of looking at the body, a new way of conducting research, and a new way of understanding the world. So how do you learn to understand Fascia – and how do…
- Ep. 051
51. Why is Fascia a whole new way of looking at the body? LIVE
What is it about Fascia and Fascia research that is so different – and what, really, is a body? Live in front of an audience, Axel Bohlin, Per Johansson, Camilla Ranje Nordin, and Hans Bohlin talk ab…
- Ep. 050
50. Nutrition as medicine
Can you use food, vitamins, and minerals as treatment for illness? The doctors who practice Orthomolecular and Functional medicine believe so – and there are many indications that they are onto somet…
- Ep. 049
49. Why is new research changing our view of aches and pain?
Why does Fasciaguiden exist, and what do we mean when we say that new research is changing our view of aches and pain? In this episode, we take a step back. We talk about what our work with Fascia ha…
- Ep. 048
48. Habits, movement exercises, training tips & other ways to take care of your Fascia
How do you keep your Fascia in shape – and why can healthy habits be so difficult? This episode of the Fascia Guide is about Fascia in everyday life, about small things that make a big difference, ab…
- Ep. 047
47. Touch & what happens to the physical body in an increasingly digital world
To say that digitalization has reached new levels in just the last two years is truly an understatement. Zoom meetings, working from home, grocery deliveries, digital courses, and conferences are now…
- Ep. 046
46. The living body doesn't look the way most people think
A living body and a dead body are not the same thing… but we pretend they are when we study anatomy and build our image of what the body looks like. The traditional view of the body doesn't take into…
- Ep. 045
45. Fascia, the Immune System & What Happens When We Get Sick
What happens in the body when we get sick? How does the immune system work and what can we do to avoid getting sick? … and what does this have to do with The Return of the King? In today's episode, w…
- Ep. -14
42.5. SPECIAL: Now you can become a part-owner in our major Fascia initiative
SPECIAL: Now you can become a part-owner in our major Fascia initiative. From now on, you, your friends, yes anyone who wants to, can become a part-owner in Fasciaklinikerna. As you probably know, Fa…
- Ep. 042
42. EDS, Hypermobility and Fascia
Over the years, we have received many questions about hypermobility and EDS. But what do these conditions entail, what is the difference, and why is it so difficult to give concrete answers about EDS…
- Ep. 041
41. Fibromyalgia, chronic pain & why women get certain health problems
Certain conditions affect women to a much greater extent than men – and some conditions only affect women. Why is that? Starting with fibromyalgia, lymphedema, and general chronic pain, the Fascia Gu…
- Ep. 040
40. What is life & flow and what does it mean for us in practice?
The Fascia Guide is back after an unexpected break. I became a father for the first time to a daughter who arrived earlier than expected, and of course, it has affected me incredibly much. Witnessing…
- Ep. 038
38. LIVE: Questions about stress, vitamins, breathing & how to take care of your body
The Fascia Guide records its first LIVE podcast at the Atlasbalans user conference. After a brief review of the nervous system, lymphatic system, endocrine system, what happens in the body during str…
- Ep. 037
37. Magnesium is much more important than we previously thought
Many people know that magnesium is good for the nervous system, immune system & metabolism and that sugar, coffee, alcohol, etc., can cause magnesium deficiency. But did you know that Magnesium is in…
- Ep. 036
36. Osteoarthritis, Herniated Discs & Chronic Back Pain
A deep dive into research on topics including collagen & hyaluronic acid Why do people get osteoarthritis? What causes herniated discs? Can you get rid of chronic back pain and, if so, how? In recent…
- Ep. 035
35. Fascia, hormones, PCOS and what happens when we're stressed
Cortisol, insulin, oxytocin, estrogen, testosterone, and adrenaline. How does the endocrine system work, and in what way are the body's functions affected by our hormones? What is cortisol and why is…
- Ep. 034
34. Can the body heal anything, given the right conditions?
Is it really credible that people can get rid of long-term back pain, chronic pain, and difficult-to-treat diagnoses in one, two, three, or ten Fascia treatments? What really happens to a body that b…
- Ep. 033
33. Back pain and other problems related to Fascia
Today's episode of the Fascia Guide is about back pain, neck problems, runner's knee, tennis elbow, diffuse pain, and much, much more. I have pain in... – could it be related to Fascia? I've got... –…
- Ep. 032
32. Oxidative stress & free radicals break down your body
Is your body also rusting away? Free radicals are formed naturally when our cells break down the food we eat and convert it into energy – and every time we put any kind of strain on the body, free ra…
- Ep. 031
31. We are what we eat – on diet and Fascia
The body you are walking around in right now is literally made up of what you have eaten in recent years. A complex composition of proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, and millions of m…
- Ep. 030
30. Movement, running, feet and Fascia
What does it mean to wear shoes – and how do you actually run? Today's episode of the Fascia Guide is about feet, movement, running, and evolutionary ecology. How do we move today, how should we move…
- Ep. 029
29. Have you thought about how you breathe?
In today's episode of the Fascia Guide, we talk about breathing and how we can practically influence our Fascia through our breath. It may sound trivial, but the right kind of breathing can balance t…
- Ep. 028
28. The body, artificial intelligence & built-in resistance to change
If you only listen to one episode of Fasciaguiden, it might be this one. In this podcast, we have explored how new research is changing the view of health, aches, and pain, forcing us to rethink and…
- Ep. 027
27. What is disease in theory and in practice?
The currently accepted scientific theory for why we get sick states that various microorganisms, pathogens, bacteria, and viruses attack the body and make us ill. But how well does that idea align wi…
- Ep. 026
26. Fascia treatment and other ways to take care of your Fascia – Fascia & Research
How do we ensure our Fascia is doing well – and who benefits from Fascia treatment? Today we talk about balance and posture, mobility and relaxation, and what the body needs to feel good. What can yo…
- Ep. 025
25. What DOES Fascia Do? – Fascia & Research
The fascia has numerous functions. We have previously gone through the simple explanation, how the Fascia absorbs and relieves pressure and helps us handle everything we subject our bodies to daily.…
- Ep. 024
24. What IS Fascia? Definition, components & meaning – Fascia & Research
What is Fascia? Guimberteux and Armstrong (2015) define Fascia as the elastic, cohesive network in the body, which extends from the surface of the skin down to the cell nuclei – and even into the cel…
- Ep. 023
23. What do you want to know about Fascia? – Fascia & Research
Camilla Ranje Nordin has now read over 2000 research reports, and every time she gives a lecture, new exciting topics come up. So now we are launching a new format: Fascia & … Hans, Camilla, and I me…
- Ep. 020
20. How do I learn to understand my own body?
In this podcast, we have discussed how recent research on Fascia leads to a completely new way of viewing the body, and how ecological thinking can help us understand the body from a different perspe…
- Ep. 019
19. Why do we get sick?
… and what is illness, really? Why do we actually get sick? In today's episode, we search for answers with the help of an ecological mindset and new research on Fascia and our gut flora. This leads t…
- Ep. 018
18. Ecology and the Body's Ecosystem
To understand Fascia, a holistic perspective is not just desirable but absolutely necessary – but how do we understand the body as a whole? There is a scientific tradition where concepts like relatio…
- Ep. 017
17. Fascia forces us to rethink
Recent years of research in general, and research on fascia in particular, opens up a new understanding of how the body works and provides completely new explanations for diseases, aches, and pain. A…
- Ep. 016
16. Fascia, movement, exercise and training
Fascia in everyday life This episode is about Fascia, movement, exercise and training. Why must we move? What happens when we don't move, and how is Fascia affected by exercise and sports? Joining us…
- Ep. 015
15. About Vitamin C & why EVERYONE should take supplements
Fascia in everyday life About supplements and nutrients. Why does the fascia expert believe everyone should take supplements, and which supplements can't we live without? With us is Camilla Ranje Nor…