Objective The purpose of this meta-analytic review was to quantitatively examine the effects
of myofascial release technique (MFR) on pain intensity, back disability, lumbar range of …

The buzz about hyaluronan (HA) is real. Whether found in face cream to increase water
volume loss and viscoelasticity or injected into the knee to restore the properties of synovial …

Fascia is a widely used yet indistinctly defined anatomical term that is concurrently applied
to the description of soft collagenous connective tissue, distinct sections of membranous …

Mammals form scars to quickly seal wounds and ensure survival by an incompletely
understood mechanism,,,–. Here we show that skin scars originate from prefabricated matrix …

Background: Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) is a popular treatment for
myofascial restriction. IASTM uses specially designed instruments to provide a mobilizing …

Tissue flossing aims to improve range of motion (ROM), reduce pain, and enhance injury
prevention. However, evidence is lacking regarding its effects. Therefore, this study …

Abstract Madoni, SN, Costa, PB, Coburn, JW, and Galpin, AJ. Effects of foam rolling on
range of motion, peak torque, muscle activation, and the hamstrings-to-quadriceps strength …

The term fascia is increasingly used not only by anatomists but also by other professionals
and authors in different health‐oriented fields. This goes along with an inconsistent usage of …

The immune and endocrine dysfunctions of white adipose tissue are a hallmark of metabolic
disorders such as obesity and type 2 diabetes. In humans, white adipose tissue comprises …

Context: Decreased hamstring flexibility can lead to a plethora of musculoskeletal injuries,
including low back pain, hamstring strains, and patellofemoral pain. Lack of flexibility may be …