A stiff defense: Physical rigidity of healthy gum tissue found to shield against chronic periodontal inflammation

Periodontitis is a serious chronic inflammatory form of gum disease that affects millions worldwide. It can lead to tooth ...
BMJ

Getting the dose right when prescribing exercise for connective tissue conditions: the Yin and the Yang of tissue homeostasis

3 Department of Physical Therapy, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Correspondence to Dr Alexander Scott, Department of Physical Therapy, University of British ...
WebMD

Myofascial Pain Syndrome (Muscle Pain)

What Is Myofascial Pain Syndrome? Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is a chronic pain disorder that affects the fascia (the connective tissue that covers the muscles) and causes inflammation. MPS may ...