Fascia research: Quo vadis?

Although the fascia has been studied for a long time, science has only recently begun to pay more attention to the exploration of this network in our bodies. The essential role the fascia plays for body perception and the mobility of body structures is now being explored. After a brief look at the fascia as a specialized connective tissue, we introduce six of the most important current research areas. These are sports science, myofascial pain research, evolutionary biology, molecular biology, biomechanics, and functional anatomy. The abundance of research areas demonstrates our growing understanding of fascial connective tissues and suggests hope for new clinical approaches, such as in the treatment of lower back pain and in cancer research.