The role of intra- and epimuscular fasciae beyond being passive structural elements: MRI analyses indicate that they interfere with and affect muscle ’s active mechanics

Introduction: Contractile properties are central to skeletal muscles' contribution to joint range of movement (JROM) and force production. However, the contractile apparatus is integral to intramuscular fasci æ, which are continuous with epimuscular fasciæ. Altered properties of these due to pathological changes also affect activated muscles' mechanics (Yucesoy& Huijing 2007). This is not simply because the force developed in passive fasci æ is added to muscle force. Instead, mechanics of intra- and epimuscular fasciæ also affect sarcomeres (Yucesoy 2010).

Source: Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies - October 1, 2018 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Omer Batin Gozubuyuk, Agah Karakuzu, Uluc Pamuk, Can A. Yucesoy Source Type: research