Advanced Institute of Neuro-Myo-Fascial Biomechanics

19/11/2025

The CPD Certification Service (UK) has published one of my articles on the physical and clinical mechanisms of muscle shortening and joint dysfunction.

Here is the direct link for those who wish to read it:
https://www.cpduk.co.uk/news/muscle-shortening-and-joint-dysfunction-physical-clinical-explanation

Many thanks to CPD Certification Service for their attention and for providing space to discuss biomechanical research.
PT Mauro Lastrico

This informal CPD article ‘Muscle Shortening and Joint Dysfunction: a Physical-Clinical Explanation’ was provided by Dr. Mauro Lastrico, Physioterapist at AIFiMM Formazione, an organisation recognised by the Italian Ministry of Health as an authoried CME provider. They offer organised training c...

09/09/2025

https://aifimm.it/en/cc/systemic-musculoskeletal-biomechanics

08/09/2025

A Physical Interpretation of Muscle Shortening: When "Weakness" Isn't Weakness

📖 Full article: https://aifimm.it/en/a/biomechanics-causes-muscle-shortening
Dr. Mauro Lastrico, physiotherapist.

This article proposes an interpretation of muscle shortening phenomena based on material mechanics principles.
Starting from the clinical observation that muscles tend to shorten their length, we apply the theory of differential elasticity coefficients to explain how contractile components (high elastic coefficient) and connective components (low elastic coefficient) respond differently to mechanical stress.
The model introduces the fundamental concept of the inversely proportional relationship between Resistive Force (RF) and Work Force (WF), demonstrating how connective component shortening generates mechanical inefficiency rather than true muscle weakness.
The analogy: it's like pushing a cart with the parking brake engaged - the motor works perfectly but energy is dissipated overcoming internal resistance.
Implications include static alterations (joint axis modifications), dynamic changes (increased energy expenditure), and the tendency toward perpetuation through adaptive compensations.
Reversibility is predicted by the same physical laws through application of appropriate forces for times compatible with the tissue's viscoelastic properties.
📖 Full article: https://aifimm.it/en/a/biomechanics-causes-muscle-shortening

08/09/2025

🎓 Systemic Musculoskeletal Biomechanics
A physics-based clinical model derived from the Mézières Method

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Accredited by The CPD Certification Service – Provider No. 21418
📌 38 CPD hours (32h video + 6h reading)
📜 Certificate included

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Approved in CE Broker – Provider ID 50-54885
📌 45 contact hours (4.5 CEU) — PT & PTA, General Hours
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💡 An advanced clinical training that introduces a systemic biomechanical model to assess and treat complex musculoskeletal dysfunctions.
Based on Mézières principles, it integrates:
🔹 vector-based muscle analysis
🔹 joint compressive forces
🔹 systemic adaptations

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