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Fascia – What Exactly?
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Anatomical Definition
Anatomical Concept of FasciaFascia is:A sheath or any number of dissectible connective tissues that form beneath the skin to attach, enclose, separate muscles and other internal organs
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FasciaCollagenous viscoelastic connective tissue
SystemElements forming a complex, interrelated
and interdependent whole
Functional Definition of Fascia
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Training Fascia
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With better understanding training fascia more consciously
Training Fascia Consciously
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Utilizing fascial qualities (properties)
consciously inbody-minded movement training
Training Fascia
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Extracellular MatrixFascia is the environment of cells –cellular health depends on thehealth of its environment
Movement InterplaysPromoting fascial hydration& nourishment through movement
1. Characteristic: Cell Environment
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Dynamic Myofascial DuoMuscles and fascia have an intimate relationship
Every movement is myofascial
Training Muscles ConsciouslyPromoting sufficient muscular strength, length and relaxation
2. Characteristic: Relationship with Muscles
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Multidirectional TissueFascia is multidirectional and arranged in multiple layers
Multidimensional Training & Multifaceted SpectrumVersatile training including 3-dimensional movements
3. Characteristic: Dimension
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Tremendously Adaptable• Fascial architecture and density
is malleable• Form follows function
Training for Function• For whom & for what
• Varying depth, directions,intensities & speed
4. Characteristic: Adaptability
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Bodywide Tensional Network• Continuous collagenous web• Resilient communication system
Differentiated, Integrated Training• With myofascial meridians
5. Characteristic: Endless Tensile Web
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Shock Absorption &Force Transmission
• Sufficient fascial tonicity & permeability
• Functional muscular strength
Balancing Myofascial Tone• Fascial tone and tension
in balance with muscular tone
6. Characteristic: Force Distribution
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Sliding SystemRelative glide between adjacent layers
Promoting GlideDifferentiation and movement between myofascial layers
7. Characteristic: Glide
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Viscoelasticity• Storing and releasing kinetic energy• Interplay of fluidity and resilience
Rhythmically Buoyant MotionBouncing movements and dynamic lengtheningin matching rhythms
8. Characteristic: Viscoelasticity
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PlasticityFascia may change its length over time
Melting PosesStretches maintained for an extended period of time for long-lasting flexibility
9. Characteristic: Plasticity
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Richest Perceptual SystemDensely populated with mechanoreceptors
Kinaesthetic LiteracyBody and movement awareness through conscious training
• Proprioceptively clear• Interoceptively awake
10. Characteristic: Sensory Organ