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

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+
    2014

    Painful Connections: Densification Versus Fibrosis of Fascia

    P G Pavan, Antonio Stecco, R Stern, Carla Stecco

    In this review article, the authors describe two types of fascial changes that can cause pain: densification and fibrosis. Densification is described as a reversible alteration in the viscosity of the loose connective t…

    hyaluronanfasciafibrosisdensificationConnective tissue
  2. 1A+
    2014

    The Medium of Haptic Perception: A Tensegrity Hypothesis

    Michael T Turvey, Sérgio T Fonseca

    In this theoretical paper, the authors propose a new hypothesis for how our sense of touch, or haptic perception, works. Unlike other senses that have a clear medium (like air for sound), the haptic system lacks one. Th…

    fasciaConnective tissuecytoskeletonhaptic systemmultifractal tensegrity
  3. 1A+
    2013

    Fascial Components of the Myofascial Pain Syndrome

    Antonio Stecco, M Gesi, Carla Stecco, R Stern

    Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) involves muscle pain and other symptoms linked to trigger points, but the role of fascia is often overlooked. This review summarizes recent research into the biology of fascia to better un…

    fasciaHyaluronic aciddensificationMyofascial pain syndrome (MPS)Myofascial trigger
  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
  5. 1A+
    2008

    Tissue Stretch Decreases Soluble TGF-β1 and Type-1 Procollagen in Mouse Subcutaneous Connective Tissue: Evidence From Ex Vivo and In Vivo Models

    N A Bouffard, K R Cutroneo, G J Badger, S L White, T R Buttolph, H P Ehrlich, D Stevens-Tuttle, H M Langevin

    This study on mice investigated how brief, static stretching affects connective tissue healing after an injury. Researchers used two models: tissue samples cultured outside the body (ex vivo) and live mice with minor su…

    fasciaConnective tissueStretchingManual TherapyMovement Therapy
  6. 1A+
    2003

    The Common Compensatory Pattern: Its Origin and Relationship to the Postural Model

    Ross E Pope

    As only the title of this paper is available, we cannot summarize its contents in detail. The title suggests the article explores a concept known as the 'Common Compensatory Pattern'. The author likely discusses the ori…

    fasciaCompensatory patternposture