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++2020
Local low-intensity vibration improves healing of muscle injury in mice
Thomas F Corbiere, Timothy J KohIn this animal study, researchers investigated how local low-intensity vibration (LIV) affects muscle injury healing in mice. After lacerating the gastrocnemius (calf) muscle in mice, one group received daily vibration…
skeletal muscle injurycell culturemechanical stimulationmouse modelmuscle repair - A+++2020
The Cranial Bowl in the New Millennium and Sutherland's Legacy for Osteopathic Medicine: Part 1
Bruno Bordoni, Stevan Walkowski, Bruno Ducoux, Filippo TobbiIn this review article, the first of a two-part series, the authors examine the foundational assumptions of cranial osteopathy. They argue that a theoretical model must evolve with new scientific information to avoid be…
fasciaOsteopathicdiaphragmcraniocraniosacral - A++2020
Telocytes and lymphatic endothelial cells: Two immunophenotypically distinct and spatially close cell entities
Irene Rosa, Mirca Marini, Eleonora Sgambati, Lidia Ibba-Manneschi, Mirko ManettiResearchers have been working to clarify the identity of two cell types, telocytes and lymphatic endothelial cells, which can sometimes look similar in tissue samples. This study used a specific staining technique to lo…
Telocytes and lymphatic endothelial cells: Two immunophenotypically distinct and spatially close cell entities - A+++2020
Flavonoids and Other Polyphenols Act as Epigenetic Modifiers in Breast Cancer
Priyanga Selvakumar, Aja Badgeley, Paige Murphy, Hina Anwar, Urvashi Sharma, Katharine Lawrence, Ashakumary Lakshmikutt…This narrative review explores how dietary flavonoids and other polyphenols may influence breast cancer through epigenetic mechanisms. Research suggests that compounds found in green tea, soy, and berries can affect gen…
Epigenetics; breast cancer; chromatin modification; flavonoids; methylation - C2020
Fibrous configuration of the fascia iliaca compartment: An epoxy sheet plastination and confocal microscopy study.
Zhaoyang Xu, Bin Mei, Ming Liu, Lili Tu, Han Zhang, Ming ZhangThis anatomical study on human cadavers investigated the detailed structure of the fascia iliaca compartment (FIC), an important target for lower limb nerve blocks. Using dissection and microscopy, researchers found the…
fascia iliacaanatomical mechanismnervesFICaponeurotic - A2020
Identification of Telocytes in the Pancreas of Turtles—A role in Cellular Communication
Noor Samad Gandahi, Botao Ding, Yonghong Shi, Xuebing Bai, Jameel Ahmed Gandahi, Waseem Ali Vistro, Qiusheng Chen, Ping…In this animal study, researchers examined the pancreas of turtles to look for a specific cell type called telocytes. Using advanced microscopy and other laboratory techniques, they confirmed for the first time that the…
cellular communication; exosomes; pancreas; soft-shelled turtle; telocytes; telopodes. - A+++2020
Repositioning Vitamin C as a Promising Option to Alleviate Complications associated with COVID-19
Mithila Farjana, Akhi Moni, Abdullah Al Mamun Sohag, Adeba Hasan, Abdul Hannan, Golzar Hossain, Jamal UddinThis narrative review explores the potential of Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) for managing complications associated with COVID-19. The authors highlight its known functions, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and i…
COVID-19; SARS-CoV-2; Vitamin C; Immune response; In!ammation - A+++2020
A Review of the Theoretical Fascial Models: Biotensegrity, Fascintegrity, and Myofascial Chains
Bruno Bordoni, Tom MyersIn this review article, the authors discuss three theoretical models used to understand how fascia functions in the body. The biotensegrity model is mechanical and considers the solid fascia, while the fascintegrity mod…
fasciaMyofascialOsteopathicphysiotherapymyofascial chains - A++2020
Nutrition, immunity and COVID-19
Philip C CalderThis review discusses the crucial role of nutrition in supporting the immune system's ability to fight infections. A well-functioning immune response requires a steady supply of energy and specific nutrients derived fro…
immune systemVitamins.nutrientsgut microbiome - A+++2020
The Five Diaphragms in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine: Myofascial Relationships, Part 1
Bruno BordoniThis review article outlines the osteopathic concept of the body's "five diaphragms": the tentorium cerebelli, tongue, thoracic outlet, respiratory diaphragm, and pelvic floor. According to the osteopathic respiratory-c…
fasciaMyofascialOsteopathicdiaphragmphysiotherapy - A+++2020
Prevention and treatment of COVID-19 infection by earthing
Haider Abdul-Lateef MousaThis observational study investigated the effects of 'earthing'—direct physical contact with the ground—in 59 people with COVID-19. Participants engaged in earthing for 15 minutes to 3 hours daily. The author reported t…
COVID-19; COVID-19 treatment; COVID-19 prevention; Earthing; Grounding; cytokine storm - A+++2020
Long-term resveratrol supplementation improves pain perception, menopausal symptoms, and overall well-being in postmenopausal women: findings from a 24-month randomized, controlled, crossover trial
Jay Jay Thaung Zaw, Peter R C Howe, Rachel H X WongThis 24-month randomized controlled crossover trial investigated the effects of daily resveratrol supplementation in 125 postmenopausal women. The findings suggest that taking 75 mg of resveratrol twice daily may reduce…
Resveratrolpolyphenolemenopause