Everything published on The Fibro Guy is written with the same standard: it has to be accurate, it has to be grounded in research, and it has to be honest about what the evidence does and does not support.
How We Research
Every article, guide, and blog post on this site is researched using primary sources. That means peer-reviewed journal papers, not news summaries or secondary reporting. We read the full paper, not just the abstract. If we cannot access the full text, we do not cite it.
How We Verify
Every reference is verified before publication. DOIs are checked against the CrossRef database to confirm they are real and resolve to the correct paper. Author names and order are confirmed against the published record. If a reference cannot be verified, it is removed.
How We Handle Claims
Scientific claims made in our content are checked against the source material. If a paper says something different from what is commonly believed, we follow the paper. If the evidence is mixed or uncertain, we say so. We do not cherry-pick findings, overstate conclusions, or present preliminary research as established fact.
How We Stay Current
Research moves on. Articles on this site are reviewed and updated when new evidence emerges that changes the picture. Updated articles carry a last-reviewed date. If we discover that something we previously published is no longer supported by the evidence, we correct it.
Who Writes Our Content
Content on The Fibro Guy is written by Adam Foster, specialist movement therapist for hypermobility, personal trainer, strength coach, self-defence instructor, and pain neuroscience educator. Adam has worked with thousands of people across eight countries since 2009, bringing over 17 years of experience, and is one of the most recognised independent voices in hypermobility and chronic pain rehabilitation. You can read his full profile here.
Our Standard
We believe that people living with complex conditions deserve content that is as rigorous as anything their clinician would read, but explained in a way that actually makes sense. That is the standard we hold ourselves to.