What functions do fascia have in horses?

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The 4 main functions of fascia in horses

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Fascia plays a crucial role in your horse’s body.

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Here are the four main functions that fascia perform:

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1. Stabilization and shape

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Fascia provides support, structure, and protection for your horse's entire body. It surrounds and supports muscles, organs, tendons, and bones, thereby maintaining and stabilizing the horse's body shape.

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2. Movement

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Horse fascia transmits and stores muscle power while maintaining tension. It enables efficient force transfer between muscles, thus ensuring fluid and coordinated movement.

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3. Supply

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Equine fascia is responsible for metabolism and fluid transport in the horse's body. It supports the distribution of nutrients and the removal of waste products, which is crucial for the health and regeneration of muscles and tissues.

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4. Communication

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Fascia transmits stimuli to the brain and plays an important role in body perception and pain sensation. It contains many nerve endings that transmit information about the condition and movement of the horse's body to the central nervous system.

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Horse fascia conclusion

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Fascia is crucial for your horse's health and mobility. By caring for the fascia, for example with the NeedleyRoll fascia roller, you can help keep your horse healthy, flexible, and performing well.

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