63 results for "Connective tissue"
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Change in gliding properties of the iliotibial tract in hypermobile Ehlers–Danlos Syndrome
Tina J Wang, Antonio Stecco, Robert Schleip, Carla Stecco, Carmelo Pirri
This 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…
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Pain quality patterns in delayed onset muscle soreness of the lower back suggest sensitization of fascia rather than muscle aferents: a secondary analysis study
Andreas Brandl, Jan Wilke, Christoph Egner, Tobias Schmidt, Andreas Schilder, Robert Schleip
This study investigated whether delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) in the lower back originates from the muscles or the surrounding connective tissue (fascia). Researchers had participants perform fatiguing back exerc…
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A New Player in the Mechanobiology of Deep Fascia: Yes-Associated Protein (YAP)
Carmelo Pirri, Brasilina Caroccia, Andrea Angelini, Maria Piazza, Lucia Petrelli, Ilaria Caputo, Chiara Montemurro, Pietro Ruggieri, Raffaele De Caro, Carla St…
This study investigated the role of Yes-associated protein (YAP) in the mechanobiology of deep fascia, specifically the thoracolumbar fascia. Researchers analyzed tissue samples from patients and found that YAP acts as…
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What's old is new again: The anatomical studies of Franklin P. Mall and the fascial-interstitial spaces
Carmelo Pirri, Rebecca G Wells, Raffaele De Caro, Carla Stecco, Neil D Theise
Franklin Mall was a pioneering anatomist at the turn of the 19th century whose work is being rediscovered in light of modern fascia research. He studied under Wilhelm His and Carl Ludwig, learning to integrate anatomy w…
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H2 Inhibits the Formation of Neutrophil Extracellular Traps
Kohsuke Shirakawa, Eiji Kobayashi, Genki Ichihara, Hiroki Kitakata, Yoshinori Katsumata, Kazuhisa Sugai, Yoji Hakamata, Motoaki Sano
This study investigates how molecular hydrogen (H2) may inhibit the formation of neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs), which are web-like DNA structures released by the immune system. While NETs help fight infections,…
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Making Connections to Improve Health Outcomes
Helene M Langevin
In this editorial, Helene M. Langevin discusses the importance of whole person health, viewing the individual as an interconnected system rather than a collection of isolated organs. She argues that biomedical research…
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Differential Sensitization of Muscle versus Fascia in Individuals with Low Back Pain
Ronen Cozacov, Amir Minerbi, May Haddad, Simon Vulfsons
This clinical study investigated pain sensitivity in both muscle and deep fascia among individuals with low back pain compared to healthy controls. Using ultrasound-guided needling of the quadratus lumborum muscle and i…
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The deep fascia and its role in chronic pain and pathological conditions: A review
Flemming Kondrup, Nathaly Gaudreault, Gabriel Venne
This narrative review explores the deep fascia, a three-dimensional continuum of connective tissue surrounding muscles, nerves, and blood vessels. The researchers identified five common conditions associated with fascia…
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