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Citation: Findley, T.W. (2011). Fascia Research from a Clinician/Scientist’s Perspective. International Journal of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, 4(4), 1–6. doi: 10.3822/ijtmb.v4i4.158

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Citation: Yang C., Du Y.K., Wu J.B., et al. (2015). Fascia and Primo Vascular System. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2015:303769. doi: 10.1155/2015/303769

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Citation: Langevin, H.M. and Yandow, J.A. (2002). Relationship of acupuncture points and meridians to connective tissue planes. The Anatomical Record, 269(6), 257-265. doi: 10.1002/ar.10185

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“There is a particularly fascinating receptor known as an integrin. Integrins are adhesive in nature. They stick each cell to the ECM. What makes integrins unique is that they respond not to chemical ...

Manual therapy has been a cornerstone in treating musculoskeletal disorders, aiming to alleviate pain, improve mobility, and enhance overall well-being. A critical aspect of effective manual therapy l...

Fascia, the connective tissue that envelops muscles, bones, and organs, plays a crucial role in maintaining structural integrity and facilitating movement throughout the body. Regular movement and mec...

Wound healing is a complex biological process that restores the integrity of damaged tissues after an injury. While much attention is given to the biochemical pathways involved, the mechanical environ...

Citation: Abbott R.D., Koptiuch C., Iatridis J.C., Howe A.K., Badger G.J., Langevin H.M. (2013). Stress and matrix-responsive cytoskeletal remodeling in fibroblasts. Journal of Cellular Physiology, 22...

Citation: Shoulders, M. D., & Raines, R. T. (2009). Collagen structure and stability. Annual Review of Biochemistry, 78, 929–958. doi: 10.1146/annurev.biochem.77.032207.120833

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Citation: Bai Y., Wang J., Wu J.-P., et al. (2011). Review of evidence suggesting that the fascia network could be the anatomical basis for acupoints and meridians in the human body. Evidence-Based Co...

Citation: Rhee S., Jiang H., Ho C.H., Grinnell F. (2007). Microtubule function in fibroblast spreading is modulated according to the tension state of cell-matrix interactions. Proceedings of the Natio...