The skin is often viewed as a static barrier that protects the body from the outside world.
Emphasis on studying the skin's architecture and biomechanics in the context of restoring …

Conventional sports training emphasizes adequate training of muscle fibres, of
cardiovascular conditioning and/or neuromuscular coordination. Most sports-associated …

Abstract Changes in the mechanical properties (ie, stiffness) of soft tissues have been linked
to musculoskeletal disorders, pain conditions, and cancer biology, leading to a rising …

Fascial tissues form a ubiquitous network throughout the whole body, which is usually
regarded as a passive contributor to biomechanical behavior. We aimed to answer the …

Fascia is virtually inseparable from all structures in the body and acts to create continuity
amongst tissues to enhance function and support. In the past fascia has been difficult to …

The vulnerability of skin wounds has made efficient wound dressing a challenging issue for
decades, seeking to mimic the natural microenvironment of cells to facilitate cell binding …

Every body structure is wrapped in connective tissue, or fascia, creating a structural
continuity that gives form and function to every tissue and organ. Currently, there is still little …

Abstract Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is the most common surgically treated problem in
the hand. Aside from the neuropathy itself, the most common findings are fibrosis of the …

Movement and stability of the lumbosacral region is contingent on the balance of forces
distributed through the myofascial planes associated with the thoracolumbar fascia (TLF) …

Blood is the most important body fluid in humans, transporting nutrients into the tissues and
organs while removing metabolic wastes from cells. Regular blood tests can reveal many …