EP 86 The Future of Fascia: A Scoping Review Yields Research Directions

About this episode

This episode discusses a scoping review on the future of fascia research and its implications for clinical practice in occupational therapy.

In this episode of The Fascia Informed Therapist, we unpack a recent scoping review on the future of fascia research and translate its findings into practical clinical direction for occupational therapists and rehab professionals. We explore how upcoming studies are likely shifting toward fascia’s role in movement organization, chronic pain in older adults, and integrated approaches that blend manual therapy, movement‑based interventions, and neurophysiologic methods. You’ll hear what the author recommends about effect sizes and sample sizes in the simplest possible language—and, more importantly, how those choices shape the kind of evidence you’ll be seeing in the coming years. By the end, you’ll have a clearer picture of where fascia research is headed and how to use this emerging evidence to support fascia‑informed reasoning in everyday practice. Please share the podcast with anyone who may be interested (or you think they should be). Get the book. Now on Amazon. And, Barnes & Noble Faculty use Cognella for access to a review copy and instructor manual. Stay Connected Via Our Newsletter Resources: Trewartha, D., & Wheeler, A. (Eds.). (2020). Scars, adhesions and the…

People in this episode

Host: MayerWellness

Topics covered

• fascia research
• occupational therapy
• movement organization
• chronic pain
• manual therapy
• neurophysiologic methods

Keywords

• fascia
• occupational therapy
• chronic pain
• movement
• manual therapy
• neurophysiology
• research directions

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Organizations: Cognella, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, International Journal of Molecular Sciences

Books & works: Scars, adhesions and the biotensegral body: Science, assessment and treatment, The future of fascia: A scoping review on emerging research

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