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

• Published in: Journal of rehabilitation research and development Vol. 51; no. 6; pp. 875 - 884
• Main Authors: Kwong, Evan H, Findley, Thomas W
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Department of Veterans Affairs 01.01.2014; Superintendent of Documents
• Subjects: 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

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...