Understanding Dupuytren’s Contracture

Dupuytren’s contracture is a hand condition where thick, scar-like tissue bands form underneath the skin of the palm and pull one or more fingers into a bent position. It typically begins as a small lump or pit in the palm and slowly progresses over time. The...

The Importance of Proper Pressure in Tuning Fork VFRT

In the Vibrational Fascia Release Technique (VFRT), the amount of pressure applied by the practitioner is a critical aspect that requires careful balance. Too little pressure may not yield the desired therapeutic effects of releasing tension in the fascia, while too...

Reflexive Relaxation

In the field of neuroscience and human physiology, a reflex is an automatic, involuntary response to a stimulus. In the context of reflexive relaxation induced by vibrations, we're particularly interested in a specific reflex called the "stretch...

The Complex Role of Mechanical Vibrations in Fascial Physiology

Fascia refers to the dense irregular connective tissues that surround and penetrate muscles, bones, nerves, blood vessels and organs throughout the body. Specifically, fascia is composed of an extracellular matrix consisting predominantly of tangled collagen and...

Neural Modulation

Mechanical vibrations can indeed impact our nervous system and influence how we perceive pain. This is an important aspect of vibration therapy that makes it potentially beneficial for various health conditions, including chronic pain and muscle tension. Firstly,...