The muscle extracellular matrix (ECM) forms a complex network of collagens, proteoglycans,
and other proteins that produce a favorable environment for muscle regeneration, protect the …

The buzz about hyaluronan (HA) is real. Whether found in face cream to increase water
volume loss and viscoelasticity or injected into the knee to restore the properties of synovial …

Reflexology is a complementary therapy focusing mainly on the application of pressure on
the feet, hands and ears. A small but growing evidence base suggests that positive …

The intramuscular connective tissue plays a critical role in maintaining the structural integrity
of the muscle and in providing mechanical support. The current study investigates age …

The fascia can be defined as a dynamic highly complex connective tissue network
composed of different types of cells embedded in the extracellular matrix and nervous fibers …

Damage to the fascia can cause significant performance deficits in high-performance sports
and recreational exercise and may contribute to the development of musculoskeletal …

Although it is now recognized that women suffer from myofascial pain to a greater extent
than men, and that the muscular fasciae can respond to hormonal stimuli, thanks to the …

GLOSSARY ESP= erector spinae plane; HA= hyaluronan; iPACK= interspace between the
popliteal artery and posterior capsule of the knee; LOF= lines of fusion; MCID= minimum …

Mammals rapidly heal wounds through fibrous connective tissue build up and tissue
contraction. Recent findings from mouse attribute wound healing to physical mobilization of …

Background: In physiotherapy, the classic muscle–bone concept is used to translate basic
and clinical anatomy. By defining the anatomical structures from superficial to deeper layers …