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 studiesUltrasound imaging of a scar on the knee: Sonopalpation for fascia and subcutaneous tissues
Persistent pain from surgical or trauma-related scars is a common and sometimes debilitating problem. In this article, the authors describe the use of ultrasound imaging to provide an objective diagnosis for debilitatin…
Sustained Cerebrovascular and Cognitive Benefits of Resveratrol in Postmenopausal Women
This randomized controlled trial investigated how daily resveratrol supplementation affects brain health in postmenopausal women over a 12-month period. Participants took either 75 mg of trans-resveratrol twice daily or…
Ageing of the diaphragm muscle
This narrative review explores how the diaphragm, our main breathing muscle, is affected by aging. Like other muscles, the diaphragm can weaken and lose mass over time, a condition known as sarcopenia. This age-related…
Whole body vibration in the static modified push-up position in untrained healthy women stimulates neuromuscular system potentiating increased handgrip myogenic response
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…
Mechanical sensing protein PIEZO1 regulates bone homeostasis via osteoblast-osteoclast crosstalk
This study using mouse models investigates how the protein PIEZO1 acts as a mechanical sensor in the skeleton to regulate bone mass. Researchers found that a deficiency of PIEZO1 in bone-forming cells (osteoblasts) lead…
Cannabidiol (CBD): a killer for inflammatory rheumatoid arthritis synovial fibroblasts
This 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…
Integrating mental imagery and fascial tissue: A conceptualization for research into movement and cognition
This 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…
What is the Intelligent Tissue !eory and How Does it Relate to Acupuncture?
This 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…
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…
Muscle Cramps
Muscle cramps are involuntary, painful, and localized contractions of a muscle or muscle fibers, often felt as a palpable knot. While common in sports, their exact cause is not fully understood and likely depends on var…
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…
Evidence that Vitamin D Supplementation Could Reduce Risk of Influenza and COVID-19 Infections and Deaths
In this 2020 review article, the authors examine evidence that vitamin D could reduce the risk of respiratory tract infections, including influenza and COVID-19. They propose that vitamin D works through several mechani…