"Adaptation of Muscle Size and Force by Mechanical Stimuli" Dr. Richard Jaspers, Faculty of Human Movement Sciences, Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Paper/Oral of Abstracts on Molecular Biology and Cytology of Fascia:

• Fibroblast Cytoskeletal Remodeling Contributes to Viscoelastic Response of Areolar Connective Tissue under Uniaxial Tension
• Human Fibroblast (HF) Model of Repetitive Motion Strain (RMS) and Myofascial Release (MFR): Potential Roles in Muscle Development

"Overview of Manual Therapy and Positional Release Techniques" Leon Chaitow ND, DO (Session Chair) Honorary Fellow University of Westminster, London. Editor, Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies

"High Velocity Manipulation" Geoffrey Bove DC, PhD Senior Research Scientist, Department of Research Administration, University of Southern Maine, Portland, ME

"Manually induced oscillation/harmonic methods" Zachary Comeaux DO, FAAO Professor, Division of Osteopathic Principles and Practice, West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, Lewisburg, WV

"Neurodynamics: Movement for a Healthy Nervous System" Michel Coppieters PhD, PT School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia

"Connective Tissue Manipulation" Stephanie Prendergast MPT Partner, Pelvic Health and Rehabilitation Center, San Francisco, CA

"Structural Integration" Robert Schleip PhD Institute of Applied Physiology, Ulm University, Germany

"Clinical Measurement of Fascial Change" Thomas W Findley MD, PhD VA Medical Center and University of Medicine and Dentistry New Jersey (UMDNJ), Newark NJ

"Effects of Manipulation of the Spine" Dr. Walter Herzog PhD Human Performance Lab, University Calgary

• Extracellular Matrix And Mitochondria Of The Skeletal Muscle
• A Novel Model for Meridian: Bonghan System Combined with Fascia (Bonghan-Fascia Model)
• A Structure of the Fibronectin Net According to the External Mechanical Stress
• Understanding the Biological Responses Elicited by Low Frequency Noise Exposure: Contributions to Vibroacoustic Disease Research

• Assessment Using MRI Shows That Inter-synergistic as Well as Inter-antagonistic Epimuscular Myofascial Force Transmission has Sizable Effects Within the Entire Human Lower Leg, in Vivo
• How Much Force Can an Intra-fascicularly Terminating Fiber Transmit Through the Endomysium?
• Intermuscular Myofascial Connections of FCU could contribute to Wrist Flexion Torque in the Spastic Arm of Cerebral Palsy Patients
• The Strain Patterns of the Deep Fascia of the Lower Limb
• Viscoelastic Tissue Compliance and Lumbar Muscles Activation during Passive Cyclic Flexion-Extension

"Strolling Under the Skin" showed a subcutaneous multifibrillar architecture enclosing microvolumes called microvacuoles which, as they are piled up, not only ensured the shape but also mobility, adaptability, and resistance to the gravitational force.

This new film explores the skin boundary of this optimally efficient world. Life through this fractal and chaotic structure has not been really studied in its morphodynamic aspect, particularly in its continuity with the rest of the body. The aim of this film–thanks to endoscopic observations carried on the living tissues during surgeries–is to show the existence of a mobility mechanism, the architectural organization in the epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis.

It enables us to show the full extent of tissue continuity organized in a multi-fibrillar and vacuolar system, enveloping either large numbers of cells (as far as the epidermis is concerned) or few cells (e.g., in the dermis); but always with a fractal, chaotic organization with a balance of tension–compression forces. This model resembles the subcutaneous structures that have been already observed, particularly at the level of tendons.

The vision of the body organization, in complete continuity through this inner architecture, will lead to new reflections–ways of looking at, working with, and studying–on the living nature of fascia.

"The Architecture of Connective Tissue as a Functional Substrate for Proprioception in the Locomotor System" Jaap van der Wal MD Department of Anatomy/ Embryology, University of Maastricht, The Netherlands

Paper/Oral of Abstracts on Anatomy of Fasia:

• Anatomical Study and Tridimensional Model of the Crural Fascia
• The Innervation of the Fascia Thoracolumbalis
• Scanning Electron Microscopy of the Paratendon

"Fascia and Force Transmission" Peter Purslow PhD Acting Associate Dean (Research) for the Ontario Agricultural College and Professor of the Department of Food Science, University of Guelph, Canada.

"Fascial Aspects of Motor Control of the Trunk and the Effect of Pain"
Paul Hodges MD PhD Associate Professor, University of Queensland, Brisbane Australia

• In Vitro Human Fibroblast (HF) Injury Repair in Response to Modeled Repetitive Motion Strain (RMS) and Myofascial Release (MFR)
• Influence of Myofascial Release Techniques on Oesophageal Pressure in Laryngectomized Patients
• Inner Psoas Tri-axial Deformation Under Tensile Load Corresponds to Superficial Dense Connective Tissue Morphology
• Investigation of Rectus Sheath Fascia in Patients with and without Inguinal Hernias with the use of various imaging techniques
• Modulating effects of acupuncture on kinase 1/2 (ERK1/2) and p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase (p38 MAPK) signaling pathways in subcutaneous fascia
• Myofibroblast Density in Fasciae
• Production of Functional Collagen Units in the Absence of Inflammatory Processes as a Response to Low Frequency Noise Exposure

• Efficacy of Functional Fascial Taping for the Treatment of Non-Specific Low Back Pain: a Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial
• Lumbodorsal Fascia Does Not Affect Passive Signaling Properties of Lumbar Paraspinal Muscle Spindles
• Myofascial Release in Combination with Trigger Point Therapy and Deep Breathing Training Improves Low Back Pain
• Plane Motion During Passive Flexion In Human Subjects With Chronic Low Back Pain Using Ultrasound Elastography
• The Thoracolumbar Fascia as a Source of Low Back Pain
• Ultrasound Evidence of Altered Lumbar Connective Tissue Structure in Human Subjects with Chronic Low Back Pain

"Fasciae in Recovery from Cancer Surgery" Willem J Fourie Nat Dipl, PT Private Practice, Roodepoort, RSA. Master of Science Student, (by dissertation), School of Anatomical Sciences, Medical School, University Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, RSA

"Myofascial Force Transmission and Reconstructive Surgery" Mick Kreulen MD, PhD Surgeon AMC medical centre, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Robert Schleip PhD (Session Chair) Institute of Applied Physiology, Ulm University, Germany

"Functional Fascia Taping" Ron Alexander RMT, FFT Principal Remedial Massage Therapist (Musculoskeletal), Australian Ballet, Melbourne, Australia, Shu-Mei Chen PT, PhD, Lecturer, School of Physical Therapy, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan

"Fulford Percussion/Vibration" Zachary Comeaux DO, FAAO Professor, Division of Osteopathic Principles and Practice, West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, Lewisburg, WV

"Dry Needling" Jan Dommerholt PT, MPS, FAAPM President/CEO, Bethesda Physiocare and Myopain Seminars, Bethesda, MD

"Graston Technique" Warren I. Hammer DC, MS Private Practice in Norwalk, Connecticut since 1959

"Acupuncture" Dominik Irnich MD Department of Anesthesiology, University of Munich Germany

• Contractile Properties of Rat Fascia
• The Fascia Lata of the Thigh – More Than a "Stocking": A Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Ultrasonography and Dissection Study
• The Influence of Altered Mechanical Properties in Hypertoned Fascia on Muscle Activational Strategies
• Physiological Effects of ConnectiveTissue Manipulation on Diabetic Foot Ulcer
• Prospective Investigation on Hip Adductor Strains Using Myofascial Release
• The Role of Muscle Related Fascial Tissues in Length-history Effects Causing Decreased Active Muscle Force Particularly at Low Lengths

• Effect of Deep Cross-friction Myotherapy on Pressure Pain Thresholds on Patients with Non-specific Low Back Pain
• Fascial Distortion Model (FDM) - An Effective Method for the Treatment of Shoulder Pain
• Healing Anterior Cruciate Ligament Without Surgery
• How Could We Explain the Changes of the Plantar Muscle Tone in the Patients with Type I Diabetes Mellitus and Interpret These Findings
• How Much Time is Required to Modify a Fascial Fibrosis?
• Nerve Decompression Does Not Improve Sciatic Function in Chronic Constriction Injury in the Rat
• Treatment of Phantom-limb Pain According to the Fascial Manipulation Technique: A Pilot Study

Thomas W Findley MD, PhD VA Medical Center and University of Medicine and Dentistry New Jersey (UMDNJ), Newark NJ. Grant reviewer for the Veterans Administration, Center for Disease Control, and National Institutes of Health. Principal or Co-Principal Investigator on 54 grants awarded for 14.7 million dollars.

Description: Successfully preparing a research proposal requires sound science, but that is not enough. You must submit a written proposal to a funding agency, which then is read and critiqued by scientists like yourself (a process called peer review). You will then revise your proposal based on this feedback and submit a second or a third time. This workshop will demonstrate this review process with actual proposals. Participants are encouraged to submit proposals they have written (either draft or final form) for feedback. Some of the proposals submitted will be reviewed extensively during this workshop. Please email any proposals you want considered to info@fasciacongress.org no later than October 18.

Co-Presenters: Geoffrey Bove DC, PhD Senior Research Scientist, Department of Research Administration, University of Southern Maine, Portland, ME and Patrick Coughlin, PhD Certified Rolfer®, Professor, Department of Anatomy, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, PA

Description: The peripheral nervous system is sensitive to mechanical forces. This presentation will provide an overview of the anatomy, biomechanics, and physiology of nerves. Attendees will learn where peripheral nerves are palpable, and how this may impact clinical decision making and treatment. The anatomical relationships of many nerves render them more susceptible to damage, and these concerns will be discussed.

"In vivo Ultrasound Imaging of Fasciae" Yasuo Kawakami PhD Professor, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Waseda University, Tokyo, Japan

"Fascia, Manual Therapy and Finite Element Modeling" Can A. Yücesoy, PhD Full time faculty member and leader of the Biomechanics Laboratory at the Biomedical Engineering Institute of Boğaziçi University, Istanbul, Turkey.

"Fascia and Tendon Disruption and Motor Control" Richard Nichols PhD Professor and Chair, Georgia Institute of Technology, School of Applied Physiology. Professor, Departments of Biomedical Engineering, Rehabilitative Medicine and Physiology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA

Paper/Oral of Abstract on Fascia Innervation:
Sensory Innervation and Development of a Model of Connective Tissue Inflammation in the Low Back of the Rat: Implications for the Future Study of Low Back Pain Pathophysiology