Fascial organisation of motor synergies: a hypothesis

Submitted: 31 May 2019
Accepted: 2 August 2019
Published: 8 August 2019
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In the field of biomechanics and motor control understanding movement coordination is paramount. Motor synergies represent the coordination of neural and physical elements embedded in our bodies in order to optimize the solutions to motor problems. Although we are able to measure and quantify the movement made manifested, we do not have confidence in explaining the anatomical bases of its organisation at different levels. It is our contention that the flexible hierarchical organization of movement relies on the fascial structurers to create functional linkages at different levels, and this concept attunes with the neural control of synergies. At the base of movement organization there is a (somatic) equilibrium point that exists on the fascia where the neurologically- and mechanically-generated tensions dynamically balance out. This somatic equilibrium point is at the base of postural control, afferent flow of information to the nervous system about the state of the muscles, and of the coordinative pre-activation of muscular contraction sequences specific for a synergy. Implications are discussed and suggestions for research and clinical applications are made.

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Fascial Manipulation Institute, Padova (Italy)

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Garofolini, A., & Svanera, D. (2019). Fascial organisation of motor synergies: a hypothesis. European Journal of Translational Myology, 29(3). https://doi.org/10.4081/ejtm.2019.8313