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The Fascia Guide

Research.

Every peer-reviewed study on fascia in one place — graded for strength of evidence, summarised in plain language for clinicians, researchers, and curious patients.

We grade studies from A to 1A+++ using the Fascia Research Database rubric — 1A+++ is the strongest.

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TopicAllfascia233extracellular matrix51hyaluronan46inflammation40Connective tissue39mechanotransduction36collagen32Vitamin C31Manual Therapy30acupuncture24
GradeAll1A+++41A++21A+42A++++1A+++317A++236A+84A435
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  1. 1A+
    2018

    Effect of Stretching on Thoracolumbar Fascia Injury and Movement Restriction in a Porcine Model

    H M Langevin, J Bishop, R Maple, G J Badger, J R Fox

    In this animal study on pigs, researchers investigated the effect of stretching on the thoracolumbar fascia after injury and movement restriction. An injury combined with restricted movement led to reduced fascial mobil…

    fasciaConnective tissueStretchingManual TherapyMovement Therapy
  2. 1A+
    2018

    Equine Manual Therapies in Sport Horse Practice

    Kevin K Haussler

    Manual therapies can provide diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for assessing and managing neuromuscular coordination and strength in sport horses. This review describes various techniques, including active and passi…

    osteopathyManual Therapyproprioceptionmassage therapyNeuromuscular control
  3. 1A+
    2017

    Emotions in Motion: Myofascial Interoception

    B Bordoni, F Marelli

    In this perspective piece, the authors argue that the myofascial system is closely linked to our emotional state. They suggest that manual treatment not only affects the body physically but also activates the interocept…

    fasciaManual TherapyMyofascialOsteopathicInteroception
  4. 1A+
    2012

    Stretching of the Back Improves Gait, Mechanical Sensitivity and Connective Tissue Inflammation in a Rodent Model

    S M Corey, M A Vizzard, N A Bouffard, G J Badger, H M Langevin

    In this rodent study, researchers investigated how stretching affects inflammation in the connective tissue of the low back. They first induced local inflammation, which resulted in altered gait, increased mechanical se…

    fasciaConnective tissueStretchingManual TherapyMovement Therapy