Brian Murer - Fascial Considerations for the Power Speed Athlete, A Tissue Science Based Approach to Help the Decision-Making Process for Sprinters, Jumpers, and Throwers - 2024 USTFCCCA Convention

Dr. Brian Murer of the Evolutions Institute of SOMA Instruction in Bloomington, IN, presents Fascial Considerations for the Power Speed Athlete, A Tissue Science Based Approach to Help the Decision-Making Process for Sprinters, Jumpers, and Throwers.

In his presentation, Dr. Murer defines fascia, the anatomy of fascia, and its importance in the human body.

More specifically, Dr. Murer details what fascia does for muscle tissue and the affect it has on an athlete’s performance.

Additionally, Dr. Murer provides strategies for coaches to use in training cycles for all athletes.

Topics discussed include:

• What is Fascia?
• Why is it Important?
• How Fascia Affects Sport Performance
• The“5 A’s of Fascia”
• Specific Parts of Fascia
• Strategies for Training
• Building Fascia Tissue
• Physiological Mechanics of Fascia
• Injury Considerations