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
What is the Intelligent Tissue !eory and How Does it Relate to Acupuncture?
Fletcher KovichThis article introduces the "intelligent tissue theory," which proposes that organ information is transmitted via electromagnetic waves and interpreted by bodily tissues at specific meridians. The author suggests that t…
acupunctureChiintelligent tissueNei Jing - A++2020
Integrating mental imagery and fascial tissue: A conceptualization for research into movement and cognition
Amit Abraham, Eric Franklin, Carla Stecco, Robert SchleipThis narrative review explores the connection between mental imagery and fascial tissue, a field that has historically focused on muscles and the nervous system. The authors propose that specific mental visualizations d…
Body schema; Cognition; Dynamic neuro-cognitive imagery; Fascia; Mental imagery; Movement - A+++2020
Cannabidiol (CBD): a killer for inflammatory rheumatoid arthritis synovial fibroblasts
Torsten Lowin, Ren Tingting, Julia Zurmahr, Tim Classen, Matthias Schneider, Georg PongratzThis laboratory study investigated how cannabidiol (CBD) affects synovial fibroblasts, the cells responsible for joint destruction in rheumatoid arthritis. Researchers found that CBD can reduce the viability of these ce…
inflammationfibroblastCannabinoidsrheumatoid arthritissynovia - A2020
Whole body vibration in the static modified push-up position in untrained healthy women stimulates neuromuscular system potentiating increased handgrip myogenic response
Ana Lúcia Cristino de Souza, Vanessa Amaral Mendonca, Ana Carolina Coelho de Oliveira, Sueli Ferreira da Fonseca, Lucia…This study investigated the acute effects of vibration on handgrip strength in untrained women. Participants placed their hands on a vibrating platform in a modified push-up position for five minutes. Researchers found…
Electromyography; Exposure to vibration; Grip strength; Muscular performance. - A2020
Comparison of the therapeutic outcomes between open plantar fascia release and percutaneous radiofrequency ablation in the treatment of intractable plantar fasciitis
Yusong Yuan, Yuan Qian, Hao Lu, Yuhui Kou, Yangbo Xu, Hailin XuThis retrospective study compared two surgical treatments for severe, persistent plantar fasciitis: open plantar fascia release and percutaneous radiofrequency ablation. Researchers analyzed outcomes for 31 patients nea…
Intractable plantar fasciitisOpen plantar fascia releasePercutaneous radiofrequency ablation - A++2020
Extracellular Vesicles Released From Articular Chondrocytes Play a Major Role in Cell-Cell Communication
Xiaoming Liu, Claire Shortt, Fenglin Zhang, Mariah Q Bater, Mary K Cowman, Thorsten KirschThis narrative review examines the role of extracellular vesicles (EVs) as crucial mediators in cell-to-cell communication. EVs are small, lipid-enclosed particles that transport proteins, lipids, and genetic material t…
articular chondrocytes; catabolic events; chondrogenesis; extracellular vesicles - A+++2020
Healthy fats and exclusion-zone size
Abha Sharma, Gerald H PollackThis study investigated whether healthy fats can contribute to the formation of exclusion-zone (EZ) water, also known as the fourth phase of water. Researchers tested substances such as ghee, coconut oil, and lard to se…
Coconut oil; Exclusion-zone water; Fats; Ghee; Health-promoting function; Lard; UV–VIS spectroscopy - B2020
Cellular elements organization in the trachea of mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) with a special reference to its local immunological role
Doaa M Mokhtar, Marwa M HussienThis animal study examined the cellular structure of the trachea (windpipe) in mallard ducks using light and electron microscopy. Researchers found a complex organization of cells that form the first line of defense aga…
Telocytes . Dendritic reticular cells . Immune cells . Mucous glands - A+++2020
Collagen supplementation for skin health: A mechanistic systematic review
Meisam Barati, Masoumeh Jabbari, Roya Navekar, Fariba Farahmand, Reihaneh Zeinalian, Ammar Salehi-Sahlabadi, Nasrin Abb…This systematic review evaluates the impact of collagen supplementation on skin health and aging parameters. By analyzing ten clinical trials, researchers found that oral intake of both intact and hydrolyzed collagen co…
M2-like macrophage; collagen; collagen hydrolysate; oral tolerance; regulatory T cell; skin health. - A2020
Reflections on the Development of Fascial Tissue: Starting from Embryology
Bruno Bordoni, Bruno MorabitoThis reflective article discusses the ongoing challenges in classifying fascial tissue. The authors highlight that the scientific literature contains many contradictions and lacks a clear, straightforward definition. Th…
fasciaMyofascialSurgeryAnatomyembryology - 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 - 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