Fascia--Current knowledge and future directions in physiatry: narrative review

Fascia can be considered part of the connective tissues that permeates the human body. However, in medical training its definition is not clear, and even among specialists its role is not completely understood. Physiatrists have a unique opportunity to add to the growing scientific and clinical know...

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Published inJournal of rehabilitation research and development Vol. 51; no. 6; pp. 875 - 884
Main Authors Kwong, Evan H, Findley, Thomas W
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States Department of Veterans Affairs 01.01.2014
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Analysis
Fascia
Fasciae (Anatomy)
Human body
Humans
Hyaluronic acid
Ligaments
Manipulative therapy
Medicine
Musculoskeletal Diseases - complications
Musculoskeletal Diseases - psychology
Musculoskeletal Diseases - rehabilitation
Musculoskeletal system
Pain - etiology
Pain - psychology
Pain - rehabilitation
Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine - trends
Physiological aspects
Studies
fibroblast
connective tissue
myofibroblast
fascia function
mechanotransduction
musculoskeletal system
fascia
musculoskeletal disorders
physiatry
hyaluronic acid
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Summary:Fascia can be considered part of the connective tissues that permeates the human body. However, in medical training its definition is not clear, and even among specialists its role is not completely understood. Physiatrists have a unique opportunity to add to the growing scientific and clinical knowledge about fascia, particularly about how this connective tissue network may apply clinically to musculoskeletal disorders. In this narrative review, the structure and function of fascia is discussed from the perspective of physiatry.
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ISSN:0748-7711
1938-1352
DOI:10.1682/JRRD.2013.10.0220