From Muscle to Fascia: Current Trends and Future Perspectives
A special issue of Life (ISSN 2075-1729). This special issue belongs to the section "Physiology and Pathology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 1400
Special Issue Editors
Interests: fascia disorders; connective tissue; densification; hyaluronan; biomechanics; muscle stiffness
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Interests: fascial anatomy; histology
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Interests: fascial physiopathology; fascial ultrasonography; connective tissue; molecular medicine; regenerative medicine; ultrasound imaging; rehabilitation; sports injuries; biomechanics; pain medicine; neurorehabilitation; musculoskeletal disorders
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Muscle has always been considered the key element in musculoskeletal issues and myofascial pain syndrome. Indeed, in their book, Travel and Symons do not report any evidence that supports the role of fascia in the syndrome. Currently, fascial treatments are very common, even if the supporting literature proving its efficacy is still weak. To better understand the possible actions of connective tissue treatments, it is necessary to clarify the anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of this tissue and related organs. Fascia cannot be considered a form of connective tissue that occurs throughout the body, because it is made of dense and loose connective tissue together with vessels, free nerve endings, cells, etc. Furthermore, due to the different anatomical locations and qualities of fasciae, it is important to recognize that different approaches must be taken into consideration for planning a treatment course. Despite a growing number of studies, our understanding of the etiopathogenesis of fasciae disfunctions is poor. Therefore, a better understanding of the available data, as well as further investigation of its molecular and biomechanical mechanisms, is imperative to significantly improve our knowledge of its origin and the efficacy of related treatments.
Given the importance of connective tissue disorders in the field of medicine and research, the journal Life is launching this Special Issue.
We encourage you and your co-workers to submit your articles reporting on this topic. Reviews or original articles dealing with the anatomical, histological, and pathophysiological aspects associated with fascia disfunctions in experimental models and humans are particularly welcome.
Dr. Antonio Stecco
Prof. Dr. Carla Stecco
Dr. Carmelo Pirri
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- connective tissue
- deep fascia
- superficial fascia
- retinacula
- muscle stiffness
- hyaluronan
- densification
- biomechanics
- therapies
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