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 studiesThe Efficacy of Stretching Exercises on Arterial Stiffness in Middle-Aged and Older Adults: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized and Non-Randomized Controlled Trials
This meta-analysis reviewed eight studies involving 213 middle-aged and older adults to see how stretching affects arterial stiffness. The combined results suggest that regular stretching can significantly reduce arteri…
Neuromuscular activation analysis of the trunk muscles during hippotherapy sessions
This study investigated how hippotherapy (therapeutic horseback riding) affects trunk muscle activation in children. Researchers measured the activity of four key back and shoulder muscles during a 30-minute session, co…
The feasibility and impact of instrument-assisted manual therapy (IAMT) for the lower back on the structural and functional properties of the lumbar area in female soccer players: a randomised, placebo-controlled pilot study design
This is a protocol for a pilot study designed to investigate the feasibility and impact of instrument-assisted manual therapy (IAMT) for the lower back in female soccer players. The researchers plan to compare IAMT with…
The Structure and Role of Intramuscular Connective Tissue in Muscle Function
This narrative review analyzes the microscopic structure of intramuscular connective tissue—endomysium, perimysium, and epimysium—and its role in muscle function. Rather than acting simply as a container, this connectiv…
Ascorbate as Prophylaxis and Therapy for COVID-19—Update From Shanghai and U.S. Medical Institutions
This 2020 report describes how a medical panel in Shanghai evaluated the use of intravenous (IV) ascorbate, or vitamin C, for patients with severe COVID-19. The panel reviewed existing studies and preliminary data from…
A Novel Role of Ascorbic Acid in Anti-Inflammatory Pathway and ROS Generation in HEMA Treated Dental Pulp Stem Cells
Components from common dental resins can sometimes cause inflammation and oxidative stress in the cells of the dental pulp. This laboratory study investigated whether ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) could protect human dental…
Is the VITAMINS RCT indicating potential redundancy between corticosteroids and vitamin C?
Known only by its title, this article appears to be a commentary or analysis of a randomized controlled trial (RCT) known as VITAMINS. The title poses a question about whether there might be a "redundancy," or overlappi…
Overview of the possible role of vitamin C in management of COVID-19
In this 2020 review, the authors examine the possible role of vitamin C in managing COVID-19. They note that the body's vitamin C levels often drop during an acute infection due to increased metabolic demands. Because v…
Anatomy, Tendons
This is a placeholder for a summary of a publication titled "Anatomy, Tendons". The full text has not yet been reviewed by our team. Once summarized, this entry will provide an overview of the key anatomical features of…
An anatomical comparison of the fasciae of the thigh: A macroscopic, microscopic and ultrasound imaging study
Researchers compared the thigh's fascial layers using three methods: dissection of cadavers, microscopic analysis, and ultrasound imaging of living volunteers. They identified distinct layers, including a superficial fa…
Ankle Motion Is Associated With Soft Tissue Displacement in the Dorsal Thigh: An in vivo Investigation Suggesting Myofascial Force Transmission Across the Knee Joint
This 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…
Effects of Cesarean Section and Vaginal Delivery on Abdominal Muscles and Fasciae
This study used ultrasound to compare the abdominal muscles and fascia of women who had a C-section, a vaginal delivery, or had never given birth. Researchers found that both types of delivery were associated with chang…