Live Webinars Featuring the Giants of Fascia, Available to All FRS Members
Benefits of Becoming an FRS Member
FRS membership offers financial benefits, as well as interpersonal and professional development opportunities to researchers, clinicians and educators working in many areas of study involving fascia. Additionally, students working towards these disciplines, and all others interested in the study, research and/or treatment of fascia in any or all of its forms and functions find membership beneficial.
See our full list of membership benefits here.
Our Purpose:
Fascia is the most pervasive, but perhaps least understood network of the human body. No longer considered the 'scraps' of cadaver dissections, fascia has now attracted the attention of scientists and clinicians alike. Yet many scientists and clinicians working in fasciae are unfamiliar or have limited experiences with each other's work.
Through a variety of member benefits, the Society connects the Fascia community between the now triennial Fascia Research Congresses, and facilitates ongoing exposure to others working in all disciplines of the field.
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Diane Lee, PT - Moving past the inter-recti distance in Diastasis Recti Rehabilitation - is there a Better Measure of Success?
Many people develop a separation in the abdominal muscles known as Diastasis Rectus Abdominis (DRA), particularly during and after pregnancy, although it can also occur in men. While often described simply as a “gap” between the abdominal muscles, DRA is far more complex and can affect movement, stability, breathing, function, and quality of life.
In this webinar, internationally respected clinician and educator Diane Lee will explore the latest understanding of DRA and the abdominal wall. Drawing on decades of clinical experience and research, she will explain how thinking around DRA has evolved, including common misconceptions about measuring the separation and what those measurements actually mean for function and recovery.
Using real case studies and ultrasound imaging, Diane will demonstrate how practitioners can assess and manage DRA conservatively through manual therapy and targeted exercise. She will also discuss how clinical reasoning helps determine when surgery may — or may not — be appropriate.
This webinar will be particularly valuable for clinicians and movement professionals working with abdominal wall dysfunction, pelvic health, rehabilitation, and fascial disorders.
Chiara Andretto Amodeo, MD, PhD - Midface Deep Fascia: New Anatomical and Surgical Insights
For many years, surgeons and anatomists believed that the lower part of the face lacked a distinct deep fascial layer beneath the superficial tissues of the cheek. In this webinar, Italian plastic surgeon Dr Andretto Amodeo will present groundbreaking work from a 15-year research project that challenges this traditional understanding. Through detailed anatomical dissection, surgical observation, and histological analysis, Dr Amodeo and her team identified a previously unrecognised deep fascial plane in the infraorbital region, which they named “Chiara’s fascia.” The webinar will explore the anatomy of this newly described fascial layer, explain how it was identified, and discuss its relevance in surgical procedures and patient care.
New FRS Research Café – Building Confidence with Research
8th August 2026 - 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM PDT - FREE
Hosted by integrative health educator Dr Kathryn Hansen (Vanderbilt University) and fascia researcher Dr Kyra De Coninck (University of Kent).
The first session will focus on practical aspects of research literacy:
- How to find and access research papers (without a University account)
- How to critically evaluate different levels of evidence
We will be running a pilot series of four sessions, taking place every two months. Places are limited to maintain an interactive format, so early booking is recommended. This initiative is part of our broader commitment to making research more accessible, relevant, and usable for the diverse FRS community, from clinicians and manual therapists to movement educators and researchers.
FRS members will have priority access to these sessions.
Jesse Cochrane, PhD / Courtney Mascio Lipedema Foundation - Lipedema: From Diagnosis to Treatment – Clinical Insights and Fascial Connections
Danling Wang, PhD - Multiple Faces of Hyaluronan in Fascia Health and Disease
