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How does the body change after a series of Rolfing sessions? A new study published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine (Schleip et al., 2025) set out to answer this question...
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Rolfing® Structural Integration is one of the oldest and most proven methods for working with fascia.
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In Rolfing® Structural Integration, the feet play a central role in harmonising the structure and function of the body. By treating the feet, mobilising their structures, and restoring their natural arch support, Rolfers lay the foundation for improved stability, enhanced movement and a more…
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Running or sprinting puts a significant amount of strain on the body, especially on a runner's muscular and skeletal systems. Good posture and efficient movement patterns are therefore essential for runners.
Athletes can use the bodywork method of Rolfing® Structural Integration to achieve optimal…
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The Tensegrity Model of the pelvis is a concept used in Rolfing® Structural Integration to describe the complex structure and function of the human pelvis.
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The Science and Art of Rolfing® Structural Integration: At the source of Rolfing® Structural Integration is the scientific mind of Dr. Ida Rolf, a biochemist who pioneered subsequent research into the importance of connective tissue, which we now understand as fascia. Through her exceptional…
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The fascial structure of the human body is the basis of the manual bodywork method Rolfing® Structural Integration, the anatomy of which is taught early in Rolfing training.
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In science, fascia is now seen as possibly our richest sensory organ, with approximately 250 million nerve endings. Additionally, resident cells in fascia, the fibroblasts, play an important role in linking our autonomic nervous system, our immune system, and our musculoskeletal system.
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In a current scientific investigation, Rolfing® Structural Integration has been identified as an effective neuromuscular therapy to help with misalignments in the body due to fascial thickening and shortening...
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The world’s first whole-body fascia plastinate, FR:EIA, allows an innovative view of fascia, a subset of connective tissue...
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