[HTML][HTML] Fascial tissue research in sports medicine: from molecules to tissue adaptation, injury and diagnostics: consensus statement

M Zügel, CN Maganaris, J Wilke… - British journal of sports …, 2018 - bjsm.bmj.com
The fascial system builds a three-dimensional continuum of soft, collagen-containing, loose
and dense fibrous connective tissue that permeates the body and enables all body systems …

The utility of myotonometry in musculoskeletal rehabilitation and human performance programming

JM McGowen, CW Hoppes, JS Forsse… - Journal of athletic …, 2022 - meridian.allenpress.com
Myotonometry is a relatively novel method used to quantify the biomechanical and
viscoelastic properties (stiffness, compliance, tone, elasticity, creep, mechanical relaxation) …

Active contractile properties of fascia

R Schleip, W Klingler - Clinical Anatomy, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
The ubiquitous network of fascial tissues in the human body is usually regarded as a
passive contributor to musculoskeletal dynamics. This review aims to highlight the current …

[HTML][HTML] Assessing reliability and validity of different stiffness measurement tools on a multi-layered phantom tissue model

K Bartsch, A Brandl, P Weber, J Wilke… - Scientific Reports, 2023 - nature.com
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 …

Sedentary behaviour at work increases muscle stiffness of the back: Why roller massage has potential as an active break intervention

AR Kett, F Sichting - Applied ergonomics, 2020 - Elsevier
There is increasing evidence that subjects who are exposed to long sitting periods suffer
from musculoskeletal discomfort and back pain. The underlying mechanism and effective …

Influence of foam rolling velocity on knee range of motion and tissue stiffness: a randomized, controlled crossover trial

J Wilke, P Niemeyer, D Niederer… - Journal of sport …, 2019 - journals.humankinetics.com
Context: Foam rolling (FR) increases joint range of motion (RoM), but the optimal training
parameters are unknown. Objective: To investigate the effect of FR velocity on RoM and …

[HTML][HTML] The effect of sitting posture and postural activity on low back muscle stiffness

AR Kett, F Sichting, TL Milani - Biomechanics, 2021 - mdpi.com
While it is generally recognized that prolonged sitting periods at work can harm the
locomotor system, little attention has been paid to the impact of sitting behavior on muscle …

[HTML][HTML] Reliability of a new indentometer device for measuring myofascial tissue stiffness

V Koch, J Wilke - Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2022 - mdpi.com
Changes in tissue stiffness are associated with pathological conditions such as myofascial
pain and increased risk of muscle injury. Furthermore, they have been shown to modify …

Effects of a seat-integrated mobilization system on long-haul truck drivers motion activity, muscle stiffness and discomfort during a 4.5-h simulated driving task

L Schneider, D Sogemeier, D Weber, T Jaitner - Applied Ergonomics, 2023 - Elsevier
Objective The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of a seat-integrated mobilization
system on motion activity, muscle stiffness and discomfort during prolonged driving. Method …

[HTML][HTML] Sitting for too long, moving too little: regular muscle contractions can reduce muscle stiffness during prolonged periods of chair-sitting

AR Kett, TL Milani, F Sichting - Frontiers in sports and active living, 2021 - frontiersin.org
In modern Western societies, sedentary behavior has become a growing health concern.
There is increasing evidence that prolonged sitting periods can be associated with …