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Mariana Barreto

Fascia and Proprioception - Part 2

Updated: Sep 30

In our previous post we explained that proprioception is the sense of position, posture and motion. 


This sensory information is key to perform any motor activity, as it gives constant feedback to fine-tune the movements. 


We talked about the receptors (mechanoreceptors) and we described them as switches that need to be deformed (stretched, pressed, moved)  in order for them to send the signals.  Today we know that about 80% of these receptors are in the fascial system.


If we use the example of our jello as the fascia, the fruits in this case are the receptors. If the jello is properly built (it has the right tension/compression), then the receptors are stable and they can accurately sense any deformation. 


As your child’s fascia is probably collapsed and/or glued, the switches could sense changes that are happening far from them and they would send the signal anyways.



The receptor B, will send a signal due to the stimuli that it gets from receptor A, as the glued fascia transfers the movement. 


Can you imagine the confusion this can cause to the feedback mechanism your child needs to coordinate the movement? 


The brain senses something is happening to “B” and sends some activity to regulate it, when in reality it is “A” the one that needs it.  


When the fascial system is collapsed, the receptors that help create a map of the body in the brain are confused, so it is harder for the brain to understand what is happening in the rest of the body.


These research papers refer to this topic.



WeFlow´s tip for you!


Deep but gentle pressure is a great way to create awareness of one specific body part. You can put floaties on your child’s feet and send more signals of the feet to the brain. 


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