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
Fasting-mimicking diet plus chemotherapy in breast cancer treatment
Claudio Vernieri, Francesca Ligorio, Emma Zattarin, Licia Rivoltini, Filippo de BraudThis clinical trial investigated whether a fasting-mimicking diet (FMD) combined with chemotherapy could improve outcomes for breast cancer patients. The overall results were negative, meaning the study did not find a s…
fasting; fasting-mimicking diet; inflammation; intermittent fasting; breast cancer - A2020
Evaluation of scapular mobilization and comparison to pectoralis minor stretching in individuals with rounded shoulder posture: A randomized controlled trial
Maedeh Fani, Samaneh Ebrahimi, Ali GhanbariThis randomized controlled trial investigated treatments for rounded shoulder posture in 52 healthy students. Researchers compared the effects of scapular mobilization, pectoralis minor self-stretching, and a combinatio…
Mobilization; Pectoralis minor stretching; Rounded shoulder; Scapular kinematics. - A2020
Lymphatic treatments after orthopedic surgery or injury: A systematic review
Ifat Klein, Dorit Tidhar, Leonid KalichmanThis 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…
Compression therapy; Edema; Lymphatic therapy; Orthopedic surgery; Postoperative treatment. - A++2020
Simulation and Modeling of Telocytes Behavior in Signaling and Intercellular Communication Processes
Dragos Cretoiu, Simona Roatesi, Ion Bica, Cezar Plesca, Amado Stefan, Oana Bajenaru, Carmen Elena Condrat, Sanda Maria…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…
content-based image retrieval; image indexation; modeling of living cell behavior; telocyte network tracking and indexing; telocytes; viscoelastic constitutive laws - A++2020
Applicability of Low-intensity Vibrations as a Regulatory Factor on Stem and Progenitor Cell Populations
Oznur Baskan, Ozge Karadas, Gulistan Mese, Engin OzciviciThis narrative review explores how mechanical forces, specifically low-intensity vibrations, can influence stem cells. While high-impact activities like running are known to build tissue, they are not suitable for every…
Stem cell; biomechanics; mechanobiology; progenitor cell populations; tissue engineering; vibrations - A2020
Role of fascial connectivity in musculoskeletal dysfunctions: A narrative review
M S Ajimsha, Pramod D Shenoy, Neeraj GampawarThis narrative review examines the concept of "fascial connectivity," which suggests that muscles and fascia are linked in functional chains throughout the body. The authors analyzed 35 studies, including cadaveric, ani…
Fascia; Fascial connectivity; Myofascial chains; Myofascial meridians. - A+++2020
Propolis-induced exclusion of colloids: Possible new mechanism of biological action
Magdalena Kowacz, Gerald H PollackThis laboratory study investigates how propolis (bee glue) interacts with water to create an exclusion zone (EZ)—a layer of water that repels solutes and microorganisms. The researchers found that surfaces coated with p…
Colloid-surface repulsion; Exclusion zone; Propolis - A2020
PIEZO2: A Novel Molecule Involved in the Development of AIS
Zhichong Wu, Yuwen Wang, Chao Xia, Zhenhua Feng, Yong Qiu, Jack Chun-Yiu Cheng, Leilei Xu, Zezhang ZhuThis case-control study investigated the potential link between the PIEZO2 gene, proprioception (the body's sense of position), and adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). Researchers found that AIS patients often exhibi…
proprioceptionpiezo2AIS - B2020
Sympathetic activation: a potential link between comorbidities and COVID-19
Andrea Porzionato, Aron Emmi, Silvia Barbon, Rafael Boscolo-Berto, Carla Stecco, Elena Stocco, Veronica Macchi, Raffael…In this perspective article, researchers propose a potential link between common comorbidities and severe COVID-19 outcomes. Conditions like heart disease, hypertension, and diabetes, which are risk factors for severe C…
autonomic nervous system; COVID-19; diabetes; heart failure; hypertension; kidney disease; obesity; SARS-CoV-2; smoking; sympathoactivation - A2020
Pilates exercise improves the clinical and immunological pro!les of patients with human T-cell lymphotropic virus 1 associated myelopathy: A pilot study
Altair Vallinoto Klautau, Denise da Silva Pinto, Bárbara Brasil Santana, Maria Alice Freitas Queiroz, Andréa Nazar!e M…This pilot study investigated the effects of a 10-week Pilates program for eight patients with the chronic inflammatory disease HAM/TSP. After the exercise period, participants experienced significant improvements in pa…
cytokinesHTLV-1HTLV-1-Associated myelopathyPilates - A+++2020
The role of cannabinoids in the treatment of cancer
L Vecera, T Gabrhelik, P Prasil, P StouracThis review article summarizes current knowledge on how cannabinoids and their receptors modulate tumor diseases. Research suggests that cannabinoids may influence cancer progression by stimulating programmed cell death…
cancer; cannabinoid receptor; cannabinoids; oncological diseases cancer treatment - A2020
Anatomy, Head and Neck, Anterior Vagus Nerve
Maximo Baquiran, Bruno BordoniThis article is an anatomical description of the anterior vagus nerve in the head and neck. As only the title is available, the content has not yet been summarized in detail. The title suggests the text provides an over…
Anatomyvagus nervecranial nerve