Much of our understanding of the biological mechanisms that underlie cellular functions,
such as migration, differentiation and force-sensing has been garnered from studying cells …

Background: Wet needling uses hollow-bore needles to deliver corticosteroids, anesthetics,
sclerosants, botulinum toxins, or other agents. In contrast, dry needling requires the insertion …

Although fasciae have long interested clinicians in a multitude of different clinical and
paramedical disciplines, there have been few attempts to unite the ensuing diverse literature …

Fibrous connective tissues provide mechanical support and frameworks for other tissues of
the body and play an integral role in normal tissue physiology and pathology. Three …

Trigger point dry needling is a treatment technique used by physical therapists around the
world. In the United States, trigger point dry needling has been approved as within the scope …

The nucleus is the distinguishing feature of eukaryotic cells. Until recently, it was often
considered simply as a unique compartment containing the genetic information of the cell …

The signals and mechanisms that synchronize the timing of human parturition remain a
mystery and a better understanding of these processes is essential to avert adverse …

Acupuncture needle rotation has been previously shown to cause specific mechanical
stimulation of subcutaneous connective tissue. This study uses acupuncture to investigate …

In three dimensional collagen matrices, cell motile activity results in collagen translocation,
cell spreading and cell migration. Cells can penetrate into the matrix as well as spread and …

Unspecialized “loose” connective tissue forms an anatomical network throughout the body.
This paper presents the hypothesis that, in addition, connective tissue functions as a body …