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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.

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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
    2015

    Primo-Vascular System as Presented by Bong Han Kim

    Vitaly Vodyanoy, Oleg Pustovyy, Ludmila Globa, Iryna Sorokulova

    In the 1960s, researcher Bong Han Kim described a new vascular system, distinct from the blood and lymph systems, which he proposed was involved in tissue regeneration. However, his work was difficult for later scientis…

    fasciaprimo vascular system
  2. A
    2015

    Structural Integration as an Adjunct to Outpatient Rehabilitation for Chronic Nonspecific Low Back Pain: A Randomized Pilot Clinical Trial

    Eric E Jacobson, Alec L Meleger, Paolo Bonato, Peter M Wayne, Helene M Langevin, Ted J Kaptchuk, Roger B Davis

    This randomized pilot clinical trial investigated if adding Structural Integration (SI) to standard outpatient rehabilitation could help people with chronic non-specific low back pain. Researchers assigned 46 participan…

    fascia
  3. A
    2015

    Investigation of meningomyovertebral structures within the upper cervical epidural space: a sheet plastination study with clinical implications

    Frank Scali, Matthew E Pontell, Lance G Nash, Dennis E Enix

    This cadaver study investigated soft-tissue connections within the epidural space of the upper cervical spine using dissection and a technique called sheet plastination. The researchers found consistent connections wher…

    fasciacervical spineMyodural Bridgedural lacerationsepidural space
  4. 1A+
    2015

    Fascia and Primo Vascular System

    Chun Yang, Yi-kuan Du, Jian-bin Wu, JunWang, Ping Luan, Qin-lao Yang, Lin Yuan

    In this review article, the authors explore the idea that the body's network of fascia may be the physical structure corresponding to acupuncture meridians in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). They also discuss the pr…

    fasciamechanotransductionprimo vascular systemBonghan systemfasciology
  5. A
    2015

    Primo Vascular System: An Endothelial-to-Mesenchymal Potential Transitional Tissue Involved in Gastric Cancer Metastasis

    An Ping, Su Zhendong, Qu Rongmei, Dai Jingxing, Chen Wei, Zhou Zhongyin, Luo Hesheng, Kwang-Sup Soh

    The primo vascular system (PVS) is described as a distinct circulatory network beyond the blood and lymphatic systems. This study investigated the role this system might play in the spread of gastric cancer. The researc…

    fasciacancermetastasisprimo vascular system
  6. A
    2015

    Primo Vascular System: A Unique Biological System Shifting a Medical Paradigm

    Bruno Chikly, Paul Roberts, Jörgen Quaghebeur

    This article describes the primo vascular system (PVS), a unique biological system distinct from the arteriovenous and lymphatic systems. Research suggests the PVS has immune and endocrine functions and plays a role in…

    fasciaprimo vascular system