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 in | Journal of rehabilitation research and development Vol. 51; no. 6; pp. 875 - 884 |
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Main Authors | , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
Published |
United States
Department of Veterans Affairs
01.01.2014
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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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Bibliography: | ObjectType-Article-1 SourceType-Scholarly Journals-1 ObjectType-Feature-3 content type line 23 ObjectType-Review-2 |
ISSN: | 0748-7711 1938-1352 |
DOI: | 10.1682/JRRD.2013.10.0220 |