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A core part of The Fascia Hub is to share up to date articles with our members, curating a library of up-to-date research and insight to help you learn and grow. We invite you to take time to enjoy and explore the different fascia topics.

Excerpt from Yoga, Fascia, Anatomy and Movement (Chapter 4)

With thanks to Joanne Avison and Handspring Publishing. Members get a generous 20% discount on all Handspring Publishing books – see entry in Affiliates area.

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Marc Ellis

Somatotopic Maps

by Dr Marc Ellis The relationship between our sensory and motor systems is a captivating subject that holds great importance for bodyworkers. Pioneers like Luigi Galvani and Charles Sherrington have provided groundbreaking discoveries that have shed light on the intricate interplay between nerves, muscles, and electric impulses. Galvani’s experiments revealed that applying electricity to nerves…

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Marc Ellis

Somatotopic Maps

The intricate dance between our sensory and motor systems is a fascinating realm that holds significant importance for bodyworkers. Through the groundbreaking discoveries of pioneers like Luigi Galvani and Charles Sherrington, we have unraveled the complex interplay between nerves, muscles, and electric impulses. Galvani’s experiments with electricity and nerves revealed a crucial connection – applying…

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Monthly Members’ Webinar – Breathing to promote pelvic floor function

Date: Thursday 20th June 2024Times: 19:00 – 20:00 Check your timezone here.Presenter: Claire SparrowTitle: Breathing to promote pelvic floor function Description: “The biotensegrity concept inherently recognises that stability and ease of movement are not due to the strength of individual components but because of the way the system is configured.” Graham Scarr In the Whole Body Pelvic Health Method we first…

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Tina Wang crop

Hypermobility and Fascia

Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders (HSD) and Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS) are conditions that affect the connective tissue in the body. The microcellular components of connective tissue, known as the extracellular matrix (ECM), is the scaffolding that supports and connects various parts of our body. In people with HSD/hEDS, there are changes in this ECM within the…

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Tina Wang crop

Hypermobility and the fascia

by Dr Tina Wang Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders (HSD) and Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS) affect the body’s connective tissue, associated with changes in the extracellular matrix (ECM) within the fascial system. These changes lead to inflammation and increased pain. One significant alteration is decreased stiffness and increased extensibility of connective tissues. Additionally, deep fascia, which envelops…

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