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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
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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
  2. A
    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
  3. 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
  4. A
    2020

    Ageing of the diaphragm muscle

    Bruno Bordoni, Bruno Morabito, Marta Simonelli

    This narrative review explores how the diaphragm, our main breathing muscle, is affected by aging. Like other muscles, the diaphragm can weaken and lose mass over time, a condition known as sarcopenia. This age-related…

    fasciadiaphragmskeletal musclephrenic nervevagus nerve
  5. A
    2020

    Reflections on the Development of Fascial Tissue: Starting from Embryology

    Bruno Bordoni, Bruno Morabito

    This reflective article discusses the ongoing challenges in classifying fascial tissue. The authors highlight that the scientific literature contains many contradictions and lacks a clear, straightforward definition. Th…

    fasciaMyofascialSurgeryAnatomyembryology
  6. A
    2019

    Lymphatic pump manipulation in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

    Bruno Bordoni

    This narrative review examines the use of lymphatic pump manipulation for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). COPD is characterized by persistent inflammation, and lymphatic techniques aim to red…

    inflammationfasciaOsteopathicCOPDlymphatic pump
  7. A
    2019

    Cranial osteopathy: Obscurantism and Enlightenment

    Bruno Bordoni, Bruno Morabito, Marta Simonelli

    In this reflective article, the authors discuss the controversial aspects of cranial osteopathy. They address common objections, such as the idea that the cranial bones are immobile in adults and that an operator's hand…

    fasciaOsteopathicquantum physicsneurophysiologycranio
  8. A
    2019

    The diaphragm muscle manual evaluation scale

    Bruno Bordoni, Bruno Morabito

    This technical report describes a new method for manually assessing the diaphragm's function, called the Manual Evaluation Diaphragm (MED) scale. The scale is designed to generate a value for the respiratory muscle's mo…

    fasciaMyofascialdiaphragmSurgeryphrenic nerve
  9. A
    2019

    Biotensegrity or Fascintegrity

    Bruno Bordoni, Matthew A Varacallo, Bruno Morabito, Marta Simonelli

    In this theoretical review, the authors question the popular "biotensegrity" model for describing the body's mechanics. They argue the model is incomplete because it fails to account for crucial factors like bodily flui…

    fasciaMyofascialOsteopathicphysiotherapyskeletal muscle
  10. A
    2019

    Improving the New Definition of Fascial System

    Bruno Bordoni

    This narrative review proposes expanding the definition of the fascial system to include bone tissue. The author argues that bone, a specialized form of connective tissue, shares the same embryological origins as other…

    fasciaChiropracticosteopathyManual Therapyfascial system
  11. A
    2019

    Anatomy, Fascia

    Bruno Bordoni, Navid Mahabadi, Matthew Varacallo

    This resource provides an overview of the anatomy of fascia. As the full text has not yet been reviewed, this summary is based on the title alone. The entry likely covers the structural and functional aspects of fascial…

    fascia
  12. A
    2019

    Fascial Nomenclature: An Update

    Bruno Bordoni, Stevan Walkowski, Bruno Morabito, Matthew A Varacallo

    This review article discusses the ongoing challenge of creating a single, comprehensive definition for fascia. The authors argue that different scientific and clinical fields view fascia through their own unique lenses,…

    fasciamechanotransductionMyofascialOsteopathicphysiotherapy