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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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2,806
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602
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2,783
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TopicAllfascia233extracellular matrix51hyaluronan46inflammation40Connective tissue39mechanotransduction36collagen32Vitamin C31Manual Therapy30acupuncture24
GradeAll1A+++41A++21A+42A++++1A+++317A++236A+84A435
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  1. A
    2011

    Correlation of MR Arthrographic Findings and Range of Shoulder Motions in Patients With Frozen Shoulder

    So-Yeon Lee, Jeongmi Park, Seok-Whan Song

    This study investigated the relationship between findings on MR arthrography (a type of MRI) and range of motion in people with frozen shoulder. Researchers measured the thickness of two structures: the coracohumeral li…

    MRIfrozen shoulderAdhesive capsulitiscoracohumeral ligament
  2. A
    2011

    Exercise training reduces fibrosis and matrix metalloproteinase dysregulation in the aging rat heart

    Hyo-Bum Kwak, Jong-hee Kim, Kumar Joshi, Alvin Yeh, Daniel A Martinez, John M Lawler

    In this animal study, researchers investigated how exercise affects age-related fibrosis (scarring) in the rat heart. They found that aging was associated with an increase in collagen and a dysregulation of enzymes call…

    collagenRemodelingTIMP-1
  3. A
    2011

    Hyaluronan: From Extracellular Glue to Pericellular Cue

    B P Toole

    Hyaluronan is traditionally seen as a biological 'goo' that lubricates joints and holds connective tissues together. This review describes how hyaluronan also functions as an important signaling molecule, or cue, in the…

    hyaluronanfasciasignal transductioncancer
  4. B
    2011

    Adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder

    Andrew S Neviase, Robert J Neviaser

    This clinical overview describes adhesive capsulitis, or "frozen shoulder," a condition marked by painful, progressive loss of shoulder movement due to fibrosis of the joint capsule. The authors note that diagnosis requ…

    frozen shoulderAdhesive capsulitis
  5. A
    2011

    A questionnaire survey of UK physiotherapists on the diagnosis and management of contracted (frozen) shoulder

    Nigel C A Hanchard, Lorna Goodchild, Jackie Thompson, Tracey O’Brien, Dot Davison, Chris Richardson

    This survey of 289 UK physiotherapists explored how they diagnose and manage frozen shoulder. The results showed that diagnosis typically relies on assessing movement restriction, particularly passive external rotation.…

    frozen shoulderAdhesive capsulitisShoulder painDiagnosisTherapy
  6. A++
    2011

    Vibration therapy of the plantar fascia improves spasticity of the lower limbs of a patient with fetal-type Minamata disease in the chronic stage

    Fusako Usuki, Satsuki Tohyama

    This case report describes a treatment for spasticity in a patient with fetal-type Minamata disease. Researchers used a hand-held vibration massager applied directly to the patient's plantar fascia and hamstrings. After…

    spasticityvibration therapy
  7. A
    2011

    Chronic Disease: Are We Missing Something?

    James L Oschman

    This 2011 editorial by James L. Oschman poses a question in its title: "Chronic Disease: Are We Missing Something?". Without an abstract or full text available for summary, the specific perspective or argument presented…

    fasciachronic diseaseearthing
  8. A
    2011

    Assessing the influence of FDM to the postoperative healing processes in distal fracture of the radius

    Tomasz Teszner

    Researchers investigated if the Fascial Distortion Model (FDM) could improve recovery following surgery for a common wrist fracture. In this study, 65 patients were divided into two groups; one received standard rehabil…

    fasciaManual Therapyfasciaefascial distortion modelreductionism
  9. A
    2011

    Remodeling and homeostasis of the extracellular matrix: implications for fibrotic diseases and cancer

    Thomas R Cox, Janine T Erler

    In this perspective article, the authors discuss how the extracellular matrix (ECM) is constantly being remodeled, a process essential for normal bodily functions like wound healing and tissue maintenance. When this rem…

    fasciaextracellular matrixcancerfibrosisstiffness
  10. C
    2011

    Fasciae anatomy

    Carla Stecco, Fabrice Duparc

    This entry represents a 2011 publication titled "Fasciae anatomy" by Carla Stecco and Fabrice Duparc. As only the title is available, a detailed summary of its contents, such as its specific focus on fascial layers or c…

    fasciaAnatomyfasciae
  11. A++
    2011

    Acne vulgaris, probiotics and the gut-brain-skin axis - back to the future?

    Whitney P Bowe, Alan C Logan

    This review article discusses a theory first proposed over 70 years ago connecting the gastrointestinal tract, the brain, and the skin. Researchers Stokes and Pillsbury hypothesized that emotional states like anxiety an…

    acneprobioticsintestinal microfloragut-brain-skinbacteriotherapy
  12. A+
    2011

    Why does chronic inflammation persist: An unexpected role for fibroblasts

    C D Buckley

    This 2011 review explores why chronic inflammation persists. Traditionally, research has focused on immune cells, but this text highlights the crucial role that stromal cells, particularly fibroblasts, play in sustainin…

    inflammationfasciafibroblast