CONNECT 2025
Quantifying fascia properties with smart devices: Assessment and monitoring in sports medicine, exercise science, and training planning
Workshop duration: 13h-16h
Location: TUM CAMPUS
Free of charge with conference ticket
Registration mandatory
Presenters:
Andreas Brandl, PhD
Summary:
Recent research indicates that the fascial system has a major influence on body stability (Bojairami & Driscoll, 2022) and performance (Brandl et al., 2023). Today, there is rarely a technique used in high-performance sport that takes this into account. The latest scientific findings in this area suggest a high potential of treating sports-related fascial restrictions and/or monitoring fascial variables in training planning. Our research group has therefore developed new methods to objectively measure and quantify fascial characteristics for such purposes (Brandl et al., 2024).
The workshop will therefore focus on specific ways to diagnose and monitor fascial and myofascial tissue properties. New developments in the field of fascial diagnostic instruments will be presented and their hands-on application practiced. The focus is on the transfer and implementation of the latest scientific findings in daily practice. For example, how can the ability of fascial support in stability and performance be monitored, which fascia-related parameters could prove to be prognostically favorable in terms of injury prevention and performance development? Is it possible to validly assess progress in the treatment of tissue healing (e.g. scars)? The workshop will explore such questions and give you the opportunity to address your own questions and problems.
Specific Learning Objectives:
Theoretical background of the role of fascia in sports
Practical use of measurement tools for compression stiffness
Relationships between the shear/deformation ability of fascia and performance
Practical assessment of shear/deformation of the fascia
Workshop Schedule:
1:00 pm – 1:30 pm Short presentation: relationships between fascial component characteristics, body stability and sports performance
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Practical application: possibilities of diagnosis Compression stiffness, adhesions, swelling and edema
2:30 pm – 3:00 pm Short presentation: affordable ultrasound diagnostics and monitoring in sports medicine, exercise science and training planning
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Practical application: assessment of tissue shearing properties with affordable devices in daily practice