Mathematical modeling
8.5 Mathematical modeling Can A. Yucesoy and Peter A. Huijing Introduction Quantification is central to scientific understanding of phenomena, and performing experiments is clearly the fundamental approach in doing that….
Fascia is alive: How cells modulate the tonicity and architecture of fascial tissues
4.2 Fascia is alive How cells modulate the tonicity and architecture of fascial tissues Robert Schleip, Heike Jäger and Werner Klingler Cellular populations in fascia Cells constitute only a minor…
Imaging: Ultrasound
Chapter 8.2 Imaging Ultrasound Helene Langevin and Yasuo Kawakami Introduction Ultrasonography is now widely used to examine human as well as animal tissues. For this purpose, brightness-mode (B-mode) ultrasonography is…
The deeper fasciae of the neck and ventral torso
1.7 The deeper fasciae of the neck and ventral torso Rainer Breul Introduction In early embryogenesis the originally unitary body cavity is divided by the development of the transverse septum,…
Frequency-specific microcurrent
7.16 Frequency-specific microcurrent Carolyn McMakin Frequency-specific microcurrent is a means of treating myofascial pain and remodeling fascial adhesions and scar tissue. Frequency specific-microcurrent uses specific frequencies delivered as square wave…
Temperature effects on fascia
7.18 Temperature effects on fascia Werner Klingler The use of heat is a common tool in the treatment of muscular disorders such as stiffness or myalgia. Early reports of heat-induced…
Membranous structures within the cranial bowl and intraspinal space
1.9 Membranous structures within the cranial bowl and intraspinal space Torsten Liem and Ralf Vogt Embryonic growth dynamics of the dural membrane according to Blechschmidt Understanding the dynamics of embryological…
Roles of fascia in molecular biology of adaptation of muscle size
8.4 Roles of fascia in molecular biology of adaptation of muscle size Richard T. Jaspers, Can A. Yucesoy and Peter A. Huijing Introduction Skeletal muscle is able to adapt its…
Nutrition model to reduce inflammation in musculoskeletal and joint diseases
7.23 Nutrition model to reduce inflammation in musculoskeletal and joint diseases Mary T Hankinson and Elizabeth A Hankinson Musculoskeletal diseases are more prevalent than all chronic disease types, a major…
Biotensegrity: The mechanics of fascia
3.5 Biotensegrity The mechanics of fascia Stephen M Levin and Danièle-Claude Martin Introduction Fascia is the fabric of the body; not the vestments covering the corpus, but the warp and…
