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The Fascia Guide
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Research.

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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2,806
studies
602
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TopicAllfascia233extracellular matrix51hyaluronan46inflammation40Connective tissue39mechanotransduction36collagen32Vitamin C31Manual Therapy30acupuncture24
GradeAll1A+++41A++21A+42A++++1A+++317A++236A+84A435
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  1. A
    2005

    Active fascial contractility: Fascia may be able to contract in a smooth muscle-like manner and thereby influence musculoskeletal dynamics

    Robert Schleip, Werner Klingler, F Lehmann-Horn

    Fascia is typically viewed as a passive tissue that transmits force from muscles. This paper explores the hypothesis that fascia may also be able to actively contract on its own, similar to smooth muscle. Researchers po…

    fasciaConnective tissueMyofascial releaseMyofibroblastproprioception
  2. A
    2005

    Mechanical control of tissue growth: Function follows form

    Donald E Ingber

    The full text of this 2005 article has not yet been summarized by our team. The title, "Mechanical control of tissue growth: Function follows form," suggests a focus on how mechanical forces influence the development an…

    fasciamechanotransductionmorphogenesis