Research.
Every peer-reviewed study on fascia in one place — graded for strength of evidence, summarised in plain language for clinicians, researchers, and curious readers.
We grade studies from A to 1A+++ using the Fascia Research Database rubric — 1A+++ is the strongest.
Researchers behind the studies- A+++2019
Future Aspects for Cannabinoids in Breast Cancer Therapy
Terézia Kisková, Felicitas Mungenast, Mária Suváková, Walter Jäger, Theresia ThalhammerThis scientific review explores how cannabinoids, such as THC and CBD, may influence breast cancer beyond their established role in palliative care for pain and nausea. Research suggests that cannabinoids might decelera…
CBD; Cannabis sativa; THC; breast cancer; cannabidiol; cannabinoid receptor; delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol - A+++2018
The laterality of the gallop gait in Thoroughbred racehorses
Paulette Cully, Brian Nielsen, Bryony Lancaster, Jessica Martin, Paul McGreevyThis observational study investigated whether Thoroughbred racehorses have a preferred leading leg when transitioning from a halt to a gallop in starting stalls. Analyzing over 2,000 horses, researchers found no overall…
asymmetryrace horses - A+++2018
Improvement of Functional Ankle Properties Following Supplementation with Specific Collagen Peptides in Athletes with Chronic Ankle Instability
Patrick Dressler, Dominic Gehring, Denise Zdzieblik, Steffen Oesser, Albert Gollhofer, Daniel KönigThis randomized, placebo-controlled study investigated the effect of specific collagen peptides on athletes with chronic ankle instability (CAI). Fifty athletes received either a daily collagen supplement or a placebo f…
collagennutritionAnkle sprainligaments - A+++2018
Effect of Health-Promoting Agents on Exclusion-Zone Size
Abha Sharma, Colby Adams, Benjamin D Cashdollar, Zheng Li, Nam V Nguyen, Himasri Sai, Jiachun Shi, Gautham Velchuru, Ke…This experimental study investigated how various health-promoting agents affect the formation of "exclusion zone" (EZ) water, often referred to as the fourth phase of water. Researchers found that substances such as hol…
dose dependent; dose response; exclusion zone water; health-promoting agents; hydrophilic surface; nutraceuticals - A+++2018
Depression and anxiety in patients with chronic heart failure
Bruno Bordoni, Fabiola Marelli, Bruno Morabito, Beatrice SacconiIn this review article, the authors discuss the connection between chronic heart failure (CHF), mental health, and diaphragm function. CHF is a serious, progressive condition often accompanied by depression and anxiety.…
anxiety • baroreceptors • chronic heart failure • diaphragm • depression • inflammatory cytokines • phrenic nerve • psychiatric disorders • rehabilitation • vagus nerve - A+++2018
Fascial tissue research in sports medicine: from molecules to tissue adaptation, injury and diagnostics: consensus statement
Martina Zügel, Constantinos N Maganaris, Jan Wilke, Karin Jurkat-Rott, Werner Klingler, Scott C Wearing, Thomas Findley…This consensus statement reviews the current state of knowledge on fascial tissue in sports medicine. It describes fascia as a body-wide network of connective tissue that integrates all body systems and is crucial for m…
fasciainjurysports medicine - A+++2018
Applied Myo-Fascial Advances in Veterinary Medicine and Practice
A P Harrison, V S ElbrøndThis review article summarizes recent advances in veterinary medicine with a focus on myofascia. It presents findings on the structure and function of these interconnected tissues, highlighting the benefits of treating…
acoustic myography; kinetic lines; bioimpedance; acupuncture; release therapy - A+++2018
Cannabis sativa L. and Nonpsychoactive Cannabinoids: Their Chemistry and Role against Oxidative Stress, Inflammation, and Cancer
Federica Pellati, Vittoria Borgonetti, Virginia Brighenti, Marco Biagi, Stefania Benvenuti, Lorenzo CorsiThis narrative review explores the chemical properties and health effects of non-psychoactive compounds found in hemp (Cannabis sativa L.), focusing primarily on cannabidiol (CBD). The research suggests that CBD acts as…
cancerCannabinoidsOxidative stressiflammation - A+++2018
Evidence is stronger than you think: a meta-analysis of vitamin C use in patients with sepsis
Jing LiThis commentary presents a meta-analysis of research on using vitamin C to treat sepsis. It builds upon two previous reviews by pooling their data for a combined statistical analysis. The aggregated results indicated a…
meta-analysisVitamin CAscorbic acidsepsisSevere sepsis - A+++2018
Sagittal plane fore hoof unevenness is associated with fore and hindlimb asymmetrical force vectors in the sagittal and frontal planes
Sarah Jane Hobbs, Sandra Nauwelaerts, Jonathan Sinclair, Hilary M Clayton, Willem BackUnevenness in a horse's fore hooves, defined by differences in the dorsal hoof wall angle, affects how force is distributed across both the fore and hindlimbs. This study of 34 riding horses found that hooves with a ste…
asymmetryriding horsesuneven feethoof angleforce - A+++2018
Effects of local vibration therapy on various performance parameters: a narrative literature review
Darrin Germann, Amr El Bouse, Jordan Shnier, Nader Abdelkader, Mohsen KazemiThis narrative literature review examines how local muscle vibration (LMV) affects performance parameters such as strength, power, and range of motion. By applying vibrations directly to a specific muscle or tendon, LMV…
chiropractic; local muscle vibration; performance; vibration. - A+++2018
Effects of Plantar Vibration on Bone and Deep Fascia in a Rat Hindlimb Unloading Model of Disuse
Yunfei Huang, Yubo Fan, Michele Salanova, Xiao Yang, Lianwen Sun, Dieter BlottnerThis animal study investigated how disuse affects deep fascia and bone, and whether vibration could counteract these effects. Researchers used a rat model where hindlimbs were unloaded for 21 days to simulate disuse, wh…
extracellular matrixcollagenBonedeep fasciaBiomechanics