Self-myofascial release in the form of foam rolling has been found to increase flexibility acutely but how long such increases in range of motion (ROM) last is unclear. Static stretching also increases flexibility acutely and produces a cross-over effect to contralateral limbs. The cross-over effect or also cross education was already observed in the late
Physical exercise is now a widely known and studied factor of the proper functioning of living organisms. Many questions remain unanswered concerning various aspects of the changes in the morphology of structures subjected to chronic physical exercise. To study the effect of massage on collagen fibres in tendon, scientists from Poland conduced an experiment on
Nerve growth factor (NGF) is known to greatly induce hyperalgesia (heightened sensitivity to pain).Researchers from Heidelberg University and Mannheim, Germany explored patterns of NGF sensitization in muscle and fascia of distal and paraspinal sites. The study was published in Muscle and Nerve Journal. The researchers compared the effects of injecting nerve growth factor (an agent that
Fascia can be found everywhere in the body, it is like a three-dimensional spider web that covers everything in the body. Training this fascia network is recommended to create elastic connective tissues and freedom of movement. Markus Rossman shares some tips in training your fascia. Fascia needs water The fine fibrous connective tissues can lose
Robert Schleip talks more about fascia and fascial fitness Why fascia is currently such a hot topic? The connective tissue has been underestimated for decades, we prefer to speak of the liver and not of the sheath surrounding the liver. The breakthrough for the fascia came in 2007 when the first Fascial Research Congress was held at the Harvard Medical
Recently, more research focus has been put on the decades-long neglected fascia. This fibrous connective tissue keeps the body in shape – but also is a potential source of pain. Dr. Robert Schleip said: “fascia were previously underestimated. It shapes the body, otherwise, it would fall apart. Fascia keeps everything together. Whether an upper arm is tight
Robert Schleip: “.. Fascia is a sensory organ, if the fascia is in shape, I feel in my body is at home, if they are stuck together, I feel uneasy .” Q: What is the most fascianating recent news from the world of the fascia research? Robert Schleip: A recent study from Finland involved 20 physically active
Feeling high after a massage? Receptors for our body’s own cannabinoid substances can be found in fascia according to a recent research from the Stecco group from the University of Padova in Italy. Endocannabinoids are “the body’s own cannabinoid system” , bodily substances which have biological effects similar to those of marijuana, they are often found in
Loose or Tight? The answer to this question is decided at the connective tissue level. In this course, a targeted Fascial Training will focus on the network of the abdominal and back and the midsection: abdomen, buttocks and pelvic floor. As well as the legs and arms. Fascial Toning will make you moves freely,
A couple of videos show the effect of putting a scotch tape (or taping) on cat’s reaction We know that taping has an effect on our proprioception, the sense of space. Cat is very sensitive to exteroceptive stimuli, which is detected by the senses in response to pressure or other stimuli. Exteroceptive senses are senses that
