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
Ankle Motion Is Associated With Soft Tissue Displacement in the Dorsal Thigh: An in vivo Investigation Suggesting Myofascial Force Transmission Across the Knee Joint
Jan Wilke, Heloise Debelle, Sarah Tenberg, Andrew Dilley, Constantinos MaganarisThis study investigated how ankle motion affects tissue in the back of the thigh. Researchers passively stretched the calves of healthy participants lying prone with an extended knee. Using ultrasound, they observed tha…
fasciamyofascial chainsultrasound.Myofascial force transmissionrange of motion - A+++2020
Vitamin C-An Adjunctive Therapy for Respiratory Infection, Sepsis and COVID-19
Patrick Holford, Anitra C Carr, Thomas H Jovic, Stephen R Ali, Iain S Whitaker, Paul E Marik, A David SmithIn this literature review, the authors examine vitamin C as a potential adjunctive therapy for respiratory infections, sepsis, and COVID-19. They highlight the vitamin's antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and immunomodulat…
COVID-19; SARS-CoV-2; coronavirus; vitamin C; ascorbate; colds; pneumonia; sepsis; immunonutrition; supplementation - A+++2020
The Cranial Bowl in the New Millennium and Sutherland's Legacy for Osteopathic Medicine: Part 1
Bruno Bordoni, Stevan Walkowski, Bruno Ducoux, Filippo TobbiIn this review article, the first of a two-part series, the authors examine the foundational assumptions of cranial osteopathy. They argue that a theoretical model must evolve with new scientific information to avoid be…
fasciaOsteopathicdiaphragmcraniocraniosacral - A+++2020
Repositioning Vitamin C as a Promising Option to Alleviate Complications associated with COVID-19
Mithila Farjana, Akhi Moni, Abdullah Al Mamun Sohag, Adeba Hasan, Abdul Hannan, Golzar Hossain, Jamal UddinThis narrative review explores the potential of Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) for managing complications associated with COVID-19. The authors highlight its known functions, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and i…
COVID-19; SARS-CoV-2; Vitamin C; Immune response; In!ammation - A++2020
Nutrition, immunity and COVID-19
Philip C CalderThis review discusses the crucial role of nutrition in supporting the immune system's ability to fight infections. A well-functioning immune response requires a steady supply of energy and specific nutrients derived fro…
immune systemVitamins.nutrientsgut microbiome - A+++2020
The Five Diaphragms in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine: Myofascial Relationships, Part 1
Bruno BordoniThis review article outlines the osteopathic concept of the body's "five diaphragms": the tentorium cerebelli, tongue, thoracic outlet, respiratory diaphragm, and pelvic floor. According to the osteopathic respiratory-c…
fasciaMyofascialOsteopathicdiaphragmphysiotherapy - A+++2020
The Five Diaphragms in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine: Myofascial Relationships, Part 2
Bruno BordoniThis conceptual review article continues an examination of the "five diaphragms" concept within osteopathic manipulative medicine. The paper focuses on the myofascial connections along the front and sides of the body, e…
fasciaMyofascialOsteopathicdiaphragmphysiotherapy - A++2020
Effect of Low-Intensity Vibration on Bone Strength, Microstructure, and Adiposity in Pre-Osteoporotic Postmenopausal Women: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial
Chamith S Rajapakse, Alyssa J Johncola, Alexandra S Batzdorf, Brandon C Jones, Mona Al Mukaddam, Kelly Sexton, Justine…This randomized, placebo-controlled trial investigated if daily low-intensity vibration could improve bone health in postmenopausal women with pre-osteoporosis. For one year, one group used a vibrating platform for 10 m…
VIBRATION THERAPY; BONE; OSTEOPOROSIS; MRI - A+++2020
Mini-Review on the Roles of Vitamin C, Vitamin D, and Selenium in the Immune System against COVID-19
Minkyung Bae, Hyeyoung KimThis mini-review discusses how vitamin C, vitamin D, and selenium may affect the immune system in relation to COVID-19. Research suggests that deficiencies in these micronutrients are common in patients with acute respi…
COVID-19; infectious disease; selenium; virus; vitamin C; vitamin D - A+++2020
A Closer Look at Anandamide Interaction With TRPV1
Chante Muller, Diane L Lynch, Dow P Hurst, Patricia H ReggioThis study used advanced molecular dynamics simulations to investigate how anandamide, an endocannabinoid, interacts with the TRPV1 ion channel, which is central to pain perception. The researchers observed that anandam…
TRP channels; TRPV1; anandamide; cannabinoids; molecular dynamics - A+2020
The Rolf Method of Structural Integration and Pelvic Floor Muscle Facilitation: Preliminary Results of a Randomized, Interventional Study
Martyna Kasper-Jedrzejewska, Grzegorz Jedrzejewski, Lucyna Ptaszkowska, Kuba Ptaszkowski, Robert Schleip, Tomasz HalskiThis randomized, interventional study investigated how the Rolf Method of Structural Integration (SI) affects pelvic floor muscle function in healthy women. Thirty-three women were divided into two groups; one received…
pelvic floor muscles; Structural Integration; surface electromyography - A+++2020
Do Interventions with Diet or Dietary Supplements Reduce the Disease Activity Score in Rheumatoid Arthritis? A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials
Josefine Nelson, Helen Sjöblom, Inger Gjertsson, Stine M Ulven, Helen M Lindqvist, Linnea BärebringThis systematic review examined randomized controlled trials to determine if diet or dietary supplements can reduce disease activity in adults with rheumatoid arthritis. The researchers found moderate-strength evidence…
DAS28; Rheumatoid Arthritis; diet