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+++2023
Immediate Effects of Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization on Hydration Content in Lumbar Myofascial Tissues: A Quasi-Experiment
Andreas Brandl, Christoph Egner, Monique Schwarze, Rüdiger Reer, Tobias Schmidt, Robert SchleipThis quasi-experimental study investigated how instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) affects the hydration levels of the lumbar fascia in 21 healthy volunteers. Researchers used bioimpedance analysis to t…
bioimpedance analysis; instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization; thoracolumbar fascia; water content. - A++2023
The Effect of Craniosacral Therapy on Blood Levels of Stress Hormones in Male Firefighter Cadets: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Małgorzata Wójcik, Bruno Bordoni, Idzi Siatkowski, Ewa ZekanowskaThis randomized clinical trial investigated the effect of craniosacral therapy on blood levels of the stress hormones cortisol and CRH in 57 male firefighter cadets. Participants were assigned to either a treatment grou…
stress; cortisol; corticotropin-releasing hormone - A+++2023
Bioelectronic microfluidic wound healing: a platform for investigating direct current stimulation of injured cell collectives
Sebastian Shaner, Anna Savelyeva, Anja Kvartuh, Nicole Jedrusik, Lukas Matter, José Leal, Maria AsplundThis study investigates how electrical stimulation can accelerate wound healing by mimicking the body's natural electric fields. Researchers developed a bioelectronic microfluidic platform to test the effects of direct…
wound healingDirect current stimulation - A+++2023
Dietary patterns and cardiometabolic health: Clinical evidence and mechanism
Wenting Wang, Yanfei Liu, Yiwen Li, Binyu Luo, Zhixiu Lin, Keji Chen, Yue LiuThis narrative review examines how various dietary patterns influence cardiometabolic health and disease prevention. The researchers emphasize that healthy eating habits, such as the Mediterranean or plant-based diets,…
cardiometabolic disease; clinical evidence; dietary patterns; gut microbiota; mechanism - A+++2023
The Effects of the Mediterranean Diet on Health and Gut Microbiota
Thomas M Barber, Stefan Kabisch, Andreas F H Pfeiffer, Martin O WeickertThis review explores how the Mediterranean Diet, rich in plants, fibers, and olive oil, influences overall health and the gut microbiota. Research suggests that the diet is associated with improved longevity and a reduc…
Mediterranean diet; dietary fibre; gut microbiota; monounsaturated fat - A++2023
The Osteopath's Imprint: Osteopathic Medicine Under the Nanoscopic Lens
Bruno Bordoni, Allan R EscherThis theoretical article explores the cellular effects of osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) from a new perspective. Traditionally, the benefits of OMT are explained through neurological, vascular, and other physi…
diaphragm; fascia; fascintegrity; myofascial; pain; quantum physics - A+++2023
Effectiveness of visceral fascial therapy targeting visceral dysfunctions outcome: systematic review of randomized controlled trials
Fabiana C da Silva, Leonardo S Vieira, Lucas V Santos, Nathaly Gaudreault, Ronaldo H Cruvinel-Júnior, Gilmar M SantosThis systematic review evaluated 11 randomized controlled trials to investigate the effectiveness of visceral fascial therapy for various health conditions. The results suggest that the therapy may help reduce long-term…
painFascial therapyVisceral manipulation therapyVisceral disorders - A+++2023
Impact of Vitamin D Deficiency on Mental Health in University Students
Mansour Almuqbil, Moneer E Almadani, Salem Ahmad Albraiki, Ali Musharraf Alamri, Ahmed Alshehri, Adel Alghamdi, Sultan…This cross-sectional study investigated the relationship between vitamin D deficiency and mental health among 480 university students in Saudi Arabia. The findings revealed that nearly 60% of participants were vitamin D…
Riyadh; Saudi Arabia; anxiety; depression; mental health; psychological burden; stress; university students; vitamin D deficiency - A+++2023
The application and trend of ultra-weak photon emission in biology and medicine
Jinxin Du, Tingting Deng, Baorui Cao, Zhiying Wang, Meina Yang, Jinxiang HanThis review article examines ultra-weak photon emission (UPE), a phenomenon where living organisms emit extremely faint light as part of their biological functions. Research has shifted from understanding basic mechanis…
TCM research; oxidative stress; reactive oxygen species (ROS); ultra-weak bioluminescence; ultra-weak photon emission - A+++2023
Regulation of gut microbiota by vitamin C, vitamin E and β-carotene
Xin-Yu Li, Lei Meng, Liang Shen, Hong-Fang JiThis review article summarizes research on how the antioxidants vitamin C, vitamin E, and β-carotene influence the gut microbiota. By analyzing 19 studies, the authors found that these nutrients may alter the compositio…
Gut microbiota; Vitamin C; Vitamin E; β-carotene - A++2023
Change in gliding properties of the iliotibial tract in hypermobile Ehlers–Danlos Syndrome
Tina J Wang, Antonio Stecco, Robert Schleip, Carla Stecco, Carmelo PirriThis study used ultrasonography to examine the gliding properties of the iliotibial tract (ITT) in individuals with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS). Researchers found that the shear strain, which represents ho…
fasciashear strainultrasonographyEhlers–Danlos syndromeIliotibial tract - A+++2023
Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields (PEMF)-Physiological Response and Its Potential in Trauma Treatment
Jonas Flatscher, Elizabeth Pavez Loriè, Rainer Mittermayr, Paul Meznik, Paul Slezak, Heinz Redl, Cyrill SlezakThis narrative review examines the use of Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields (PEMF) as a non-invasive method to promote healing in trauma, primarily within orthopedics. Despite decades of research and observed positive clini…
PEMF; biophysical forces; cellular signaling; clinical use; electromagnetic field; regeneration