A Primer on the Musculoskeletal Fascia and It's Relationship to the Movement System
COURSE CONTENT: This webinar will highlight recent anatomical, histological and physiologic understanding of the deep muscular fascia. We will discuss those aspects of the deep fascia that are modifiable through manual therapies. We will discuss new perspectives on how the organization of the deep muscular fascia and its relationship with muscle has influence on motor control and movement.
Key Points:
- Free nerve endings form a network and are completely embedded in the deep fascia and can “perceive” change in fascial tension.
- The muscle spindle capsule is in continuity within the deep fascia.
- The deep fascia is multilayered, with each layer consisting of parallel collagen fibers and separated by loose connective tissue providing for potential movement between the layers.
- The “hyaluronan hypothesis of muscle stiffness” as it relates to neurological and musculoskeletal symptoms.
Have you ever said, “Wait a second, …”
- …you can’t stretch the fascia!
- …you’re not telling me I am “releasing” the fascia?
- …fascia is inert, a binder, it only acts to separate and divide.
- …fascia is a “dense, irregular” structure.
- …fascia isn’t plastic or malleable. “You’re saying It’s modifiable?”
Fascia is more than that “white envelope” we all cut through in anatomy class so we could see the muscles and nerves. Come spend an hour learning what’s new in fascia and how manual therapy plays a role.
Course Location: Online Via Zoom
California CEU Approval #2025-03 (2 contact hours / .2 CA CEUs)
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