In this blog , I will quote Fascia Industry leaders to explain Fascial Lines in terms of, what they are and what they do in Human Movement as distinct from other important roles they have in our bodies. What they are; They are variously described as myofascial meridians, musculofascial chains and by Tom Myers in … Read more …
More on training the Fascia. A deeper dive in several parts.
In the following posts I will be describing exercises in more detail as they apply to meeting the following specific goals we might want to achieve through fascia training. Optimum energy storage capacity Elasticity and tensile strength Smooth functioning of the long fascial lines Youthful wave like structure Speedy regeneration of musculofascial unit following exertion. … Read more …
Part 3. Training your Fascia
By now you will have some idea about what Fascia is and how it varies in form and function throughout your body. In this vlog I will be attempting a layman’s explanation of how to train the musculofascial system for purposeful human movement in general and sport in particular. My focus will be on whole … Read more …
Part 2. What Fascia does in Human Movement
In this vlog I will expand on the forms of fascia in their four basic functions briefly describing their type, location and what they do in human movement. It’s the Fascia functions described in Part 1, which form a mutually dependant continuum which I want to expand on briefly. Shape and Movement The properties of … Read more …
The role of the Fascia in Human Movement Training for Function. Part 1 What is Fascia
Watching the highlights of the French open in May, reignited my interest in fascia, which I looked into a decade ago, but failed to grasp it’s significance in human movement. Fascia is the connective tissue found in all parts of the body that enables movement and is a major part of the body’s sensory capacity, … Read more …
Chain Reaction Biomechanics. Part 16. Proprioceptive Balance
In my previous post I talked about the priority of the vestibular system in the neural hierarchy inputs to the brain, about balance capability . They override the perceived balance capability inputs from the proprioceptive system. To put it simply you may have the physical/functional capability but if your vestibular system is malfunctioning it’s inputs … Read more …
Chain reaction Biomechanics 15. The neural hierarchy of movement .
The three systems are the Visual, the Vestibular, and the Proprioceptive and this is the order of priority the brain uses for inputs from each system to determine where you are, where you are going and what you can do. In my previous posts I’ve dealt primarily with the proprioceptive system so lets look … Read more …
Chain Reaction Biomechanics. Part 14.2 A functioning foot/ankle complex is vital to authentic human movement in upright function.
I relocated to the Atlantic coast in south west England 10 days ago which has opened up a whole new fitness requirement, walking the south west coastal path. I hope to walk the length of the South West Coastal path (630 miles) in stages in spring and autumn over the next couple of years, God … Read more …
Chain Reaction Biomechanics. Part 14. 1. The foot/ankle complex in the transformational zone
In this vlog I want to build on the ideas in my previous vlog by looking at the three big bio motor units as they move through the transformational zone. My focus will be on the reaction of muscles and joints to the forces of gravity, ground reaction, mass and momentum as they capture kinetic … Read more …
Chain Reaction Biomechanics. Part 13.The importance of loading into the Transformational Zones
In over thirty years coaching I have become aware of something most recreational players do, Their focus is always on the result , it’s winning the point and it’s rarely on the process. You will often hear high level players in any sport say ”it’s the process not the outcome”, something they either don’t hear … Read more …