Update
Bianco G. (2019). Fascial neuromodulation: an emerging concept linking acupuncture, fasciology, osteopathy and neuroscience. European journal of translational myology, 29(3), 8331. doi:10.4081/ejtm.2019.8331
Bordoni B, Mahabadi N, Varacallo M. Anatomy, Fascia. [Updated 2019 Jul 30]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2019 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK493232/
Garofolini A, Svanera D. Fascial organisation of motor synergies: a hypothesis. Eur J Transl Myol. 2019 Aug 8;29(3):8313. doi: 10.4081/ejtm.2019.8313. PMID: 31579475; PMCID: PMC6767996.
Kirchgesner T, Demondion X, Stoenoiu M, Durez P, Nzeusseu Toukap A, Houssiau F, Galant C, Acid S, Lecouvet F, Malghem J, Vande Berg B. Fasciae of the musculoskeletal system: normal anatomy and MR patterns of involvement in autoimmune diseases. Insights Imaging. 2018 Oct;9(5):761-771. doi: 10.1007/s13244-018-0650-1. Epub 2018 Aug 29. PMID: 30159858; PMCID: PMC6206374.
Bordoni B, Marelli F, Morabito B, Castagna R. A New Concept of Biotensegrity Incorporating Liquid Tissues: Blood and Lymph. J Evid Based Integr Med. 2018 Jan-Dec;23:2515690X18792838. doi: 10.1177/2515690X18792838. PMID: 30124054; PMCID: PMC6102753.
Articles providing an introduction to the neuromyofascial web
Benjamin, M. (2009). The fascia of the limbs and back – a review. Society, (September 2008), 1-18. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2667913/pdf/joa0214-0001
Langevin HM, Huijing PA. (2009) Communicating about fascia: history, pitfalls, and recommendations. Int J Ther Massage Bodywork.2(4):3-8. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3091474/?tool=pubmed
Schleip R, Müller DG. Training principles for fascial connective tissues: scientific foundation and suggested practical applications. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2013 Jan;17(1):103-15. PDF
Active stretching
Riley, D. A. (2012). The effects of active and passive stretching on muscle length. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of NA, 23(1), 51-57. Elsevier Inc. doi:
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