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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. A+++
    2021

    Impaired Lymphatic Drainage and Interstitial Inflammatory Stasis in Chronic Musculoskeletal and Idiopathic Pain Syndromes: Exploring a Novel Mechanism

    Brian Tuckey, John Srbely, Grant Rigney, Meena Vythilingam, Jay Shah

    In this theoretical paper, the authors propose a potential mechanism for chronic pain syndromes. They hypothesize that impaired lymphatic drainage following trauma or an immune response can trap inflammatory substances…

    fasciacytokinesinterstitial inflammatory stasislymphatic dysfunctioncounterstrain techniques
  2. A+++
    2020

    The Cranial Bowl in the New Millennium and Sutherland's Legacy for Osteopathic Medicine: Part 1

    Bruno Bordoni, Stevan Walkowski, Bruno Ducoux, Filippo Tobbi

    In this review article, the first of a two-part series, the authors examine the foundational assumptions of cranial osteopathy. They argue that a theoretical model must evolve with new scientific information to avoid be…

    fasciaOsteopathicdiaphragmcraniocraniosacral
  3. A+++
    2020

    A Review of the Theoretical Fascial Models: Biotensegrity, Fascintegrity, and Myofascial Chains

    Bruno Bordoni, Tom Myers

    In this review article, the authors discuss three theoretical models used to understand how fascia functions in the body. The biotensegrity model is mechanical and considers the solid fascia, while the fascintegrity mod…

    fasciaMyofascialOsteopathicphysiotherapymyofascial chains
  4. A+++
    2020

    The Five Diaphragms in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine: Myofascial Relationships, Part 1

    Bruno Bordoni

    This review article outlines the osteopathic concept of the body's "five diaphragms": the tentorium cerebelli, tongue, thoracic outlet, respiratory diaphragm, and pelvic floor. According to the osteopathic respiratory-c…

    fasciaMyofascialOsteopathicdiaphragmphysiotherapy
  5. A+++
    2020

    The Five Diaphragms in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine: Myofascial Relationships, Part 2

    Bruno Bordoni

    This conceptual review article continues an examination of the "five diaphragms" concept within osteopathic manipulative medicine. The paper focuses on the myofascial connections along the front and sides of the body, e…

    fasciaMyofascialOsteopathicdiaphragmphysiotherapy
  6. A+++
    2020

    The Cranial Bowl in the New Millennium and Sutherland's Legacy for Osteopathic Medicine: Part 2

    Bruno Bordoni, Stevan Walkowski, Bruno Ducoux, Filippo Tobbi

    This narrative review, the second in a series, discusses how modern scientific research challenges some of the original concepts of cranial osteopathy. The authors examine the mechanical characteristics of cranial struc…

    fasciaManual TherapyOsteopathiccraniocraniosacral
  7. A+++
    2020

    The immediate effect of IASTM vs. Vibration vs. Light Hand Massage on knee angle repositioning accuracy and hamstrings flexibility: A pilot study

    George A Koumantakis, Eleonora Roussou, Georgios A Angoules, Nikolaos A Angoules, Theodoros Alexandropoulos, Georgia Ma…

    This pilot study compared the immediate effects of three different soft tissue techniques on the hamstrings of 16 healthy men. The techniques were instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM), vibration massage,…

    fasciaproprioceptionMassageMuscle tightness
  8. A+++
    2019

    Tentorium Cerebelli: the Bridge Between the Central and Peripheral Nervous System, Part 2

    Bruno Bordoni, Marta Simonelli, Maria Marcella Lagana

    This article, the second in a series, describes the tentorium cerebelli—a meningeal structure related to the skull, nervous system, and cervical spine. The authors discuss its complex relationships, including its neurol…

    fasciapaincraniotentorium cerebellivenous circulation
  9. A+++
    2019

    Tentorium Cerebelli: Muscles, Ligaments, and Dura Mater, Part 1

    Bruno Bordoni, Marta Simonelli, Maria Marcella Lagana

    In this narrative review, the authors describe the anatomy of the tentorium cerebelli, part of the reciprocal tension membranes that divide areas of the brain. They highlight its connections to the dura mater, ligaments…

    fasciafascial systemdura matercraniotentorium cerebelli
  10. A+++
    2018

    Fascial tissue research in sports medicine: from molecules to tissue adaptation, injury and diagnostics: consensus statement

    Martina Zügel, Constantinos N Maganaris, Jan Wilke, Karin Jurkat-Rott, Werner Klingler, Scott C Wearing, Thomas Findley…

    This consensus statement reviews the current state of knowledge on fascial tissue in sports medicine. It describes fascia as a body-wide network of connective tissue that integrates all body systems and is crucial for m…

    fasciainjurysports medicine