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 studiesHigher Circulating Cortisol in the Follicular vs. Luteal Phase of the Menstrual Cycle: A Meta-Analysis
This meta-analysis investigated how levels of the stress hormone cortisol vary across the menstrual cycle in healthy women. By synthesizing data from multiple high-quality studies, researchers found that cortisol levels…
Continuous Ascorbate Infusions in the Management of Patients with Advanced Colon Cancer
This study analyzed data from a previous clinical trial involving 17 patients with late-stage colon cancer. The patients received continuous intravenous infusions of vitamin C (ascorbate) over 6-8 weeks. Researchers fou…
Acute Effects of Dynamic Stretching Followed by Vibration Foam Rolling on Sports Performance of Badminton Athlets
This study investigated the effects of two different warm-up routines on the performance of badminton athletes. Researchers compared dynamic stretching (DS) alone to a combination of dynamic stretching followed by vibra…
An anatomical comparison of the fasciae of the thigh: A macroscopic, microscopic and ultrasound imaging study
Researchers compared the thigh's fascial layers using three methods: dissection of cadavers, microscopic analysis, and ultrasound imaging of living volunteers. They identified distinct layers, including a superficial fa…
Anatomy, Tendons
This is a placeholder for a summary of a publication titled "Anatomy, Tendons". The full text has not yet been reviewed by our team. Once summarized, this entry will provide an overview of the key anatomical features of…
The feasibility and impact of instrument-assisted manual therapy (IAMT) for the lower back on the structural and functional properties of the lumbar area in female soccer players: a randomised, placebo-controlled pilot study design
This is a protocol for a pilot study designed to investigate the feasibility and impact of instrument-assisted manual therapy (IAMT) for the lower back in female soccer players. The researchers plan to compare IAMT with…
Perspective: Vitamin D deficiency and COVID-19 severity –plausibly linked by latitude, ethnicity, impacts on cytokines,ACE2 and thrombosis
This narrative review explores the potential link between vitamin D deficiency and the severity of COVID-19. The authors observed that countries at higher latitudes, with less sun exposure, had higher COVID-19 mortality…
Embryology of the Fascial System
This review article explores how the fascial system develops in the human embryo, highlighting its role as a continuous network that integrates all body systems. The author describes how different types of fascia—includ…
Simulation and Modeling of Telocytes Behavior in Signaling and Intercellular Communication Processes
Telocytes are a unique type of interstitial cell with long extensions that form networks, thought to be involved in local tissue equilibrium and regeneration. In this study, researchers used computer simulation and math…
Lymphatic treatments after orthopedic surgery or injury: A systematic review
This systematic review examined the effectiveness of lymphatic and compression therapies for reducing swelling and pain after orthopedic surgery or injury. Researchers analyzed 15 studies, finding that for persistent sw…
A Potential Involvement of Anandamide in the Modulation of HO/NOS Systems: Women, Menopause, and "Medical Cannabinoids"
This animal study using an estrogen-deficient rat model investigated how the endocannabinoid anandamide (AEA) affects cardiovascular health during menopause-like conditions. Researchers found that estrogen loss reduced…
The Cranial Bowl in the New Millennium and Sutherland's Legacy for Osteopathic Medicine: Part 2
This narrative review, the second in a series, discusses how modern scientific research challenges some of the original concepts of cranial osteopathy. The authors examine the mechanical characteristics of cranial struc…