ReviewInternational journal of molecular sciences2023
From Muscle to the Myofascial Unit: Current Evidence and Future Perspectives.
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- Posture and Virtual Reality: How a Head-Mounted Display Affects Postural Stability and Plantar Pressure Parameters in Healthy Population.Journal of functional morphology and kinesiology · 2026Article
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- Multidimensional analysis of the clinical spectrum and symptom burden of unexplained myofascial pain.medRxiv : the preprint server for health sciences · 2026Article
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- Impact of Jaw-Sucking Movements on Postural Muscles Tension in Young Adults.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Chronic Self-Myofascial Release in Road Cyclists: Effects on Cardiorespiratory Capacity, Metabolism, and Mechanical Power.Sports (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Physical activity and the Neuro-Immuno-Fascial interface in cancer patients: mechanisms, clinical evidence, and therapeutic integration.Frontiers in oncology · 2026Review
- Muscle Synergy During Cutting Movements in Athletes with a History of Groin Pain.Sports (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- The Future of Fascia-A Scoping Review on Emerging Research Trends and Recommended Sample Sizes and Effect Sizes in Fascia Studies.International journal of molecular sciences · 2025Article
- Mechanosensitivity and Adipose Thickness as Determinants of Pressure to Reach Deep Fasciae in Cervical and Thoracolumbar Regions.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
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- Ultrasonography of the Fasciae and Common Pathologies: The Game Changer.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- An Emerging Perspective on the Role of Fascia in Complex Regional Pain Syndrome: A Narrative Review.International journal of molecular sciences · 2025Review
- Identification of pro-fibrotic cellular subpopulations in fascia of gluteal muscle contracture using single-cell RNA sequencing.Journal of translational medicine · 2025Article
- Fascia and Muscle Stiffness in Soccer Athletes with and Without Previous Hamstring Injury.Journal of functional morphology and kinesiology · 2025Article
- Thoracolumbar fascia ultrasound shear strain differs between low back pain and asymptomatic individuals: expanding the evidence.Insights into imaging · 2025Article
- Acupuncture of the adductor magnus for the treatment of post-stroke equinovarus: an investigation of the mechanism of action based on the anterior deep line.Frontiers in neurology · 2025Review
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Abstract
The "motor unit" or the "muscle" has long been considered the quantal element in the control of movement. However, in recent years new research has proved the strong interaction between muscle fibers and intramuscular connective tissue, and between muscles and fasciae, suggesting that the muscles can no longer be considered the only elements that organize movement. In addition, innervation and vascularization of muscle is strongly connected with intramuscular connective tissue. This awareness induced Luigi Stecco, in 2002, to create a new term, the "myofascial unit", to describe the bilateral dependent relationship, both anatomical and functional, that occurs between fascia, muscle and accessory elements. The aim of this narrative review is to understand the scientific support for this new term, and whether it is actually correct to consider the myofascial unit the physiological basic element for peripheral motor control.
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