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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
2,806
studies
602
top-graded
2,783
with plain-language summary
TopicAllfascia233extracellular matrix51hyaluronan46inflammation40Connective tissue39mechanotransduction36collagen32Vitamin C31Manual Therapy30acupuncture24
GradeAll1A+++41A++21A+42A++++1A+++317A++236A+84A435
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  1. 1A+
    2019

    The Other Side of the Fascia: Visceral Fascia, Part 2

    Bruno Bordoni, Marta Simonelli, Bruno Morabito

    This editorial, part two of a series, argues for including certain internal organs (viscera) within the definition of fascia. From an osteopathic perspective, the authors suggest that understanding these organs as fasci…

    fasciaMyofascialOsteopathicsmooth musclemesoderm
  2. A++
    2019

    Characterization of bony changes localized to the cervical articular processes in a mixed population of horses

    Kevin K Haussler, Roy R Pool, Hilary M Clayton

    This observational cross-sectional study characterized bony changes in the cervical articular processes of 55 horses without primary complaints of neck pain. The researchers found that 72% of the examined joints exhibit…

    cervical processes
  3. A++
    2019

    The Stomach’s Communication with Its Related Acupoints, and the “Intelligent Tissue” Hypothesis

    Fletcher Kovich

    This study explores the "intelligent tissue" hypothesis, which suggests that an organ's functional state is reflected in real-time at specific acupuncture points. By monitoring electrical impedance at six stomach-relate…

    acupunctureimpedanceduodenalpacesetterslow wave
  4. A
    2019

    Intra-articular effects of combined xenogenous serum rich in growth factors (SRGF) and vitamin C on histopathology grading and staging of osteoarthritis in rat model

    S Azizi, A Farsinejad, R Kheirandish, H Fatemi

    This animal study investigated a potential treatment for osteoarthritis (OA) in rats. Researchers induced OA in the rats' knees and then treated them with intra-articular injections. One group received a combination of…

    Osteoarthritis; SRGF; Monosodium iodoacetate; Vitamin C; Histopathology
  5. A
    2019

    Innervation of the thoracolumbar fascia

    Siegfried Mense

    This study, conducted primarily on rats, investigated the types of nerves in the thoracolumbar fascia (TLF) to better understand its sensory roles. Researchers found only free nerve endings, many of which are associated…

    NociceptionThoracolumbar fasciainnervationfree nerve endingsproprioception
  6. A
    2019

    Cranial osteopathy: Obscurantism and Enlightenment

    Bruno Bordoni, Bruno Morabito, Marta Simonelli

    In this reflective article, the authors discuss the controversial aspects of cranial osteopathy. They address common objections, such as the idea that the cranial bones are immobile in adults and that an operator's hand…

    fasciaOsteopathicquantum physicsneurophysiologycranio
  7. A
    2019

    Association of thoraco-lumbar fascia length in individuals with non-specific low back pain - an observational study

    Shellette D' Almeida, Charu Eapen, Shyam Krishnan

    This observational study compared 31 people with non-specific low back pain to 31 healthy individuals to investigate the thoracolumbar fascia (TLF). Researchers measured TLF length by assessing lumbar spine rotation, an…

    low back painthoracolumar fascia lenght
  8. A
    2019

    Anatomy, Fascia

    Bruno Bordoni, Navid Mahabadi, Matthew Varacallo

    This resource provides an overview of the anatomy of fascia. As the full text has not yet been reviewed, this summary is based on the title alone. The entry likely covers the structural and functional aspects of fascial…

    fascia
  9. A+++
    2019

    Is It All About the Fascia? A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of the Prevalence of Extramuscular Connective Tissue Lesions in Muscle Strain Injury

    Jan Wilke, Luiz Hespanhol, Martin Behrens

    This systematic review and meta-analysis examined how often connective tissue is damaged in athletic muscle strains. Researchers analyzed 16 imaging studies and found that lesions to the fascia and tendons are highly pr…

    return to play; muscle injury; collagen; imaging; ultrasound; MRI
  10. A
    2019

    Putative Primo-Vascular System in Rabbit Placenta

    Fatma El-Zahraa A Mustafa

    In this animal study, researchers investigated the primo vascular system (PVS), a proposed network that may play a role in transport, tissue regeneration, and cell migration. While the PVS has been detected in other rab…

    inflammatory cell; placenta; primo vascular system; primo vessel; rabbit.
  11. 1A+
    2019

    The Awareness of the Fascial System

    Bruno Bordoni, Marta Simonelli

    In this theoretical article, the authors propose a new way of looking at the fascial system, drawing on concepts from quantum physics. They suggest that fascial cells can sense, remember, and even anticipate mechanical…

    fasciafascial systemMyofascialquantum physicsphysiology
  12. A
    2019

    3D volumetric MR arthrographic assessment of shoulder joint capacity in patients with primary adhesive capsulitis

    Hayri Ogul, Nurmuhammet Tas, Kutsi Tuncer, Gokhan Polat, Yasemin Ogul, Berhan Pirimoglu, Mecit Kantarci

    This study used 3D MR arthrography to measure and compare shoulder joint volume in patients with primary adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder) against a healthy control group. Researchers found that the patient group ha…

    frozen shoulderAdhesive capsulitisMR arthrography