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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.

Researchers behind the studies
2,806
studies
602
top-graded
2,783
with plain-language summary
TopicAllfascia233extracellular matrix51hyaluronan46inflammation40Connective tissue39mechanotransduction36collagen32Vitamin C31Manual Therapy30acupuncture24
GradeAll1A+++41A++21A+42A++++1A+++317A++236A+84A435
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  1. A
    2010

    How much time is required to modify a fascial fibrosis?

    Ercole Borgini, Antonio Stecco, Julie Ann Day, Carla Stecco

    This study investigated how long it takes for manual therapy to alter a palpable sensation of fascial "fibrosis" and reduce discomfort. Researchers worked with 40 people experiencing low back pain, applying the Fascial…

    fasciaConnective tissueManual Therapylow back painManipulation
  2. B
    2010

    Force Transmission between Synergistic Skeletal Muscles through Connective Tissue Linkages

    Huub Maas, Thomas G Sandercock

    This review examines how force is transmitted between neighboring muscles through their shared connective tissue. Traditionally, muscles were seen as independent units pulling on bones via tendons, but emerging research…

    Connective tissueForce transmissionepimuscular