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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. A
    2020

    Virtual reality in the rehabilitation process for individuals with cerebral palsy and Down syndrome: A systematic review

    Jamile Benite Palma Lopes, Natalia de Almeida Carvalho Duarte, Roberta Delasta Lazzari, Claudia Santos Oliveira

    This systematic review compiled research on virtual reality (VR) as a rehabilitation tool for children with cerebral palsy and Down syndrome. Researchers analyzed five high-quality studies and found that VR training, bo…

    Cerebral palsy; Down syndrome; Movement analysis; Virtual reality.
  2. A
    2020

    Neuroanatomy, Cranial Nerve 11 (Accessory)

    Bruno Bordoni, Ryder R Reed, Prasanna Tadi, Matthew Varacallo

    This review article describes the anatomy and function of the 11th cranial nerve, the accessory nerve. This nerve is essential for neck and shoulder movement, controlling key muscles like the trapezius and sternocleidom…

    cranial nerve XIaccessory nerve
  3. A
    2020

    Structural remodelling of the lumbar multifidus, thoracolumbar fascia and lateral abdominal wall perimuscular connective tissues: A cross-sectional and comparative ultrasound study

    Christian Lariviére, Richard Preuss, Dany H Gagnon, Hakim Mecheri, Sharon M Henry

    Researchers used ultrasound to compare soft tissues in the lower back and abdomen of people with and without non-acute low back pain (LBP). They measured the multifidus muscle, the thoracolumbar fascia, and the connecti…

    Low back pain; Multifidus fatty/fibrosis infiltration; Perimuscular connective tissues; Sex; Ultrasound imaging.
  4. A
    2020

    Acute Effects of Dynamic Stretching Followed by Vibration Foam Rolling on Sports Performance of Badminton Athlets

    W-C Lin, C-L Lee, N-J Chang

    This study investigated the effects of two different warm-up routines on the performance of badminton athletes. Researchers compared dynamic stretching (DS) alone to a combination of dynamic stretching followed by vibra…

    vibration therapyFoam rollingWarm up exerciseathletic performancesports
  5. A
    2020

    Anatomy, Tendons

    Bruno Bordoni, Matthew Varacallo

    This is a placeholder for a summary of a publication titled "Anatomy, Tendons". The full text has not yet been reviewed by our team. Once summarized, this entry will provide an overview of the key anatomical features of…

    fasciatendonsAnatomytendon sheaths
  6. A
    2020

    Lymphatic treatments after orthopedic surgery or injury: A systematic review

    Ifat Klein, Dorit Tidhar, Leonid Kalichman

    This systematic review examined the effectiveness of lymphatic and compression therapies for reducing swelling and pain after orthopedic surgery or injury. Researchers analyzed 15 studies, finding that for persistent sw…

    Compression therapy; Edema; Lymphatic therapy; Orthopedic surgery; Postoperative treatment.