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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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2022
The Flares of Low back pain with Activity Research Study (FLAReS): study protocol for a case-crossover study nested within a cohort study
Pradeep Suri, Adrienne D Tanus, Nikki Torres, Andrew Timmons, Bianca Irimia, Janna L Friedly, Anna Korpak, Clinton Dani…
This study protocol describes the FLAReS project, which aims to clarify the complex relationship between physical activity and low back pain flares. The researchers intend to distinguish between transient, short-term ef…
Disability; Episodes; Exacerbations; Flare-up; Flares; Low back pain; Recurrence.
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2022
Local Estrogen Therapy for Pelvic Organ Prolapse in Postmenopausal Women: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Xia Yu, Li He, Yanjun Wang, Li Wang, Zhenglin Yang, Yonghong Lin
This systematic review and meta-analysis analyzed seven randomized controlled trials to evaluate the impact of local estrogen therapy on pelvic organ prolapse in postmenopausal women. The findings suggest that while the…
Estrogen; Pelvic organ prolapse; Postmenopausal women; Quality of life; Vaginal health
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2021
Fascial Nomenclature: Update 2021, Part 2
Bruno Bordoni, Allan R Escher, Filippo Tobbi, Bruno Ducoux, Serge Paoletti
This conceptual article addresses the ongoing debate about how to classify and name fascia. The authors suggest that progress is hindered because the discussion is often limited to a few scientific specialties and can b…
fasciafascial systemOsteopathicfascial continuumfascintegrity
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2021
Neural Coding of Vibration Intensity
Wanjoo Park, Sung-Phil Kim, Mohamad Eid
This study investigated how the brain processes different intensities of vibration using electroencephalography (EEG). Researchers applied no, low, or high-intensity vibration to participants' index fingers while measur…
vibrationhapticsneural signal processingsensationalpha ERD
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2021
Fascial Nomenclature: Update 2021, Part 1
Bruno Bordoni, Allan R Escher, Filippo Tobbi, Antonio Pranzitelli, Luigi Pianese
This review article discusses the need for clear, scientifically grounded terminology for the fascial system. The authors, representing the FORCE organization, emphasize the importance of an impartial approach to fascia…
fasciafascial systemOsteopathicfascial continuumfascintegrity
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2021
The Effects of Cannabis on Female Reproductive Health Across the Life Course
Daniel J Corsi, Malia S Q Murphy, Jocelynn Cook
This narrative review examines how cannabis affects female reproductive health throughout life, from fertility to menopause. While endocannabinoid receptors are present in the reproductive tract, human research remains…
breastfeeding; cannabis; fertility; marijuana; menopause; pregnancy.
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2020
Low-intensity vibration restores nuclear YAP levels and acute YAP nuclear shuttling in mesenchymal stem cells subjected to simulated microgravity
Matthew Thompson, Kali Woods, Joshua Newberg, Julia Thom Oxford, Gunes Uzer
Astronauts lose bone and muscle in space, partly because their cells become less responsive to mechanical forces. This study investigated if low-intensity vibration (LIV) could help counteract this effect in a lab setti…
vibrationsstem cellsmicrogravity
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.