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 studiesAnkle 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…
Vitamin C-An Adjunctive Therapy for Respiratory Infection, Sepsis and COVID-19
In 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…
The Cranial Bowl in the New Millennium and Sutherland's Legacy for Osteopathic Medicine: Part 1
In 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…
Repositioning Vitamin C as a Promising Option to Alleviate Complications associated with COVID-19
This 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…
Nutrition, immunity and COVID-19
This 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…
The Five Diaphragms in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine: Myofascial Relationships, Part 1
This 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…
The Five Diaphragms in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine: Myofascial Relationships, Part 2
This 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…
Effect of Low-Intensity Vibration on Bone Strength, Microstructure, and Adiposity in Pre-Osteoporotic Postmenopausal Women: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial
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…
Mini-Review on the Roles of Vitamin C, Vitamin D, and Selenium in the Immune System against COVID-19
This 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…
A Closer Look at Anandamide Interaction With TRPV1
This 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…
The Rolf Method of Structural Integration and Pelvic Floor Muscle Facilitation: Preliminary Results of a Randomized, Interventional Study
This 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…
Do Interventions with Diet or Dietary Supplements Reduce the Disease Activity Score in Rheumatoid Arthritis? A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials
This 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…