12/04/2024
Did you know there are three categories for myofascial dysfunction?
Myofascial dysfunctions can be categorized into 3 different types
1. Densification is a viscoelastic change within the loose connective tissue, which can be treated within few minutes with mechanical friction. Densification can also affect the loose connective tissue between the deep fascial layers. Densification does not cause histologic changes within the dense connective tissue.
Densification is formed because of overuse, misuse, or disuse of fascial tissues. It can be present also after trauma or chronic, repetitive use injuries.
2. Adhesions are characterized by changes in the loose and dense connective tissue. Adhesions can be formed after trauma or surgical procedures through the early tissue healing phases. Collagen fibers are formed and orientating in lines of tension or where tissues are reinforced. Adhesions can be reduced and overall viscosity of the tissue may be improved but dense or extensive adhesions (ie, scar tissue) is difficult to change.
3. Fibrosis is caused by histologic changes within the dense connective tissue. Fibrosis can be formed due to long-term stress or tissue inflammation. Fibrosis causes permanent changes within the connective tissue where treatment may improve the overall tissue elasticity but the fibrosis itself cannot be changed.
As you can see, different types of myofascial dysfunction respond differently to treatment.
Don't forget to tune into our upcoming webinar on May 2nd at 7:00 BTS with Tuulia Luomala for a great discussion on Myofascial Tissue Dysfunctions and Treatment.
Register online: https://equineeducationhub.thinkific.com/courses/myofascial-tissue
