Involuntary Contractility: Fascial Tonicity

Question 1

4 things about fascial tonicity

Answer 1

1. Fascial Tonicity: Natural degree of firmness that supports tissue integrity
2. Tonicity Variations: vikings/temple dancers
3. Tonicity regulation: Regulated by FB and MFB
4. Tonicity changes: Influenced by movement and autonomic nervous system activity

Question 2

4 things about fibroblasts and myofibroblasts

Answer 2

1. FB remodel fascia/aid in wound healing
2. MFB aid in wound healing and increase fascial firmness
3. Contractile properties: MFB contractions are slow/involuntary (smooth muscle actin present)
4. Tissue stiffness: MFB induce only small contractions, cumulative effect leads to stiffness and remodeling

Question 3

4 things about the autonomic nervous system

Answer 3

1. Constant contact: FB/MFB in constant contact with ANN/influence each other
2. Increase symp may stim MFB/stiffness
   3: PS may prmote tone regulation
3. Feedback loop: Nervous system activity, fascial tone and how we feel about them may have a correlation/creating a positive or negative feedback loop

Question 4

4 Slings training principles

Answer 4

1. Hypothesis that healthy fascia and a positive feedback loop with nervous system help regulate F tone
2. Hydration and glide assist fascial toning through speciif exercises
3. Manana Competence: activates PSNS/supports fascial tone, regulation, regeneration, healing
4. State of flow: MC is practiced by creating flow states: body/mind fully engaged in satisfying way

Question 5

3 Benefits of well-regulated fascial tone

Answer 5

1. increased or decreased structural stability aligned with functional requirements (FR)
2. Increased tensile strength aligned with FR
3. Increased force transmission aligned with FR