Explain how piezoelectricity in the fascia can be helpful, and how it can contribute to pathology

What will be an ideal response?

A complete response should include these concepts:
• The collagen fibers in fascia release a piezoelectric charge when pressure is applied.
• The piezoelectric charge causes the fibers to align and also stimulates the laying down of more fibers in the area.
• This helps the tissue to respond by strengthening and aligning the fibers so that the structure becomes thicker and able to withstand the new stress.
• When pressure occurs due to an unhealthy or distorted or restricted pattern, the fibers will grow and align along that stress line, which strengthens the undesirable pattern.
• The laying down of more fibers causes the area to become more rigid and resistant to movement.
• The stimulation of the piezoelectric charge during massage can help increase the effectiveness of massage therapy when the fibers are stimulated to align in new healthier patterns