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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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2,783
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TopicAllfascia233extracellular matrix51hyaluronan46inflammation40Connective tissue39mechanotransduction36collagen32Vitamin C31Manual Therapy30acupuncture24
GradeAll1A+++41A++21A+42A++++1A+++317A++236A+84A435
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  1. A+++
    2018

    Effects of Plantar Vibration on Bone and Deep Fascia in a Rat Hindlimb Unloading Model of Disuse

    Yunfei Huang, Yubo Fan, Michele Salanova, Xiao Yang, Lianwen Sun, Dieter Blottner

    This animal study investigated how disuse affects deep fascia and bone, and whether vibration could counteract these effects. Researchers used a rat model where hindlimbs were unloaded for 21 days to simulate disuse, wh…

    extracellular matrixcollagenBonedeep fasciaBiomechanics
  2. A+++
    2006

    Mechanisms of interstitial flow-induced remodeling of fibroblast-collagen cultures

    Chee Ping Ng, Melody A Swartz

    This study investigates how the movement of fluid through tissues, known as interstitial flow, influences the organization of connective tissue cells and collagen. Researchers found that slow fluid movement causes colla…

    extracellular matrixRemodeling
  3. A+++
    1984

    Structure and Properties of Ground Substances

    James Oschman

    This 1984 review outlines the structure of the body's 'ground substance,' the matrix found both within and between our cells. The author describes how this substance is composed of different biopolymers in the extracell…

    extracellular matrixcytoskeletonground substansaminoglycans