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- B2017
Acoustic wave therapy for cellulite, body shaping and fat reduction
Doris Hexsel, Fernanda Oliveira Camozzato, Aline Flor Silva, Carolina SiegaThis study evaluated the efficacy of acoustic wave therapy (AWT) for cellulite and body shaping. Thirty women with moderate to severe cellulite underwent 12 treatment sessions on the glutes and thighs over six weeks. Th…
Acoustic wave therapy; body shaping; cellulite; Cellulite Severity Scale; subcutaneous fat tissue thickness - A2017
Muscle strength and stiffness in resistance exercise: Force transmission in tissues
Hans Chaudhry, Bruce Bukiet, Ellen Z Anderson, Jared Burch, Thomas FindleyResearchers used a mathematical model to estimate how forces are transmitted through the quadriceps muscle during isometric resistance exercises. They specifically looked at how knee angle affects muscle stiffness, stre…
Knee muscle strength; Stiffness; Mathematical modeling; Resistance exercise - A+++2017
Proinflammatory Cytokines and Oxidative Stress Decrease the Transport of Dopamine Precursor Tyrosine in Human Fibroblasts
Ravi Vumma, Jessica Johansson, Nikolaos VenizelosThis laboratory study investigated how inflammation and oxidative stress affect the transport of the amino acid tyrosine in human fibroblasts, a type of connective tissue cell. Tyrosine is a crucial precursor for the ne…
Dopamine precursor; Human fibroblasts; Neuropsychiatric disorders; Oxidative stress; Proinflammatory cytokines; Tyrosine transport. - C2017
S100A4 in cancer progression and metastasis: A systematic review
Fei Fei, Jie Qu, Mingqing Zhang, Yuwei Li, Shiwu ZhangThis systematic review examines the role of the protein S100A4 in cancer progression and metastasis. S100A4 is involved in the epithelial-mesenchymal transition, a key process that allows cancer cells to spread. The aut…
metastasisS100A4malignant tumorepithelial-mesenchymal transition - B2017
All you need to know about the AIP diet
Lana BurgessThis article reviews the Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) diet, which aims to reduce inflammation and relieve symptoms of autoimmune disorders. The diet is based on the idea that problems with the gut wall, sometimes called 'l…
inflammationAutoimmune protocolautoimmune disease - A2017
Art Advancing Science: Filmmaking Leads to Molecular Insights at the Nanoscale
Charles Reilly, Donald E IngberA project that began as an artistic endeavor to create an entertaining short film about fertilization led to the development of a new scientific simulation tool. By integrating physics-based animation software from the…
Tensegritysimulationanimationaxonemedynein - A2017
What's in a name: Myofascial Release or Myofascial Induction?
Leon ChaitowThis commentary discusses two terms for a similar manual therapy technique: Myofascial Release (MFR) and Myofascial Induction Therapy (MIT). The author notes that while the techniques are virtually identical, the names…
Myofascial releaseMyofascial Induction therapy - A++2017
Vitamin C–enriched gelatin supplementation before intermittent activity augments collagen synthesis
Gregory Shaw, Ann Lee-Barthel, Megan L R Ross, Bing Wang, Keith BaarIn a small study involving eight healthy men, researchers investigated the effect of vitamin C-enriched gelatin supplementation before exercise. Participants who consumed 15 grams of gelatin one hour before a short, int…
Bonetendonexerciseligamentreturn to play - A2017
Effect of MELT method on thoracolumbar connective tissue: The full study
Faria Sanjana, Hans Chaudhry, Thomas FindleyThis study investigated if the MELT method, a self-treatment technique using soft rollers and balls, could affect the thoracolumbar connective tissue in people with chronic low back pain. Researchers used ultrasound ima…
Low back pain; MELT method; Connective tissue; Thickness; Myofascia; Flexibility - A+++2017
Role of Magnesium in Vitamin D Activation and Function
Anne Marie Uwitonze, Mohammed S RazzaqueIn this scientific review, the authors discuss how magnesium and vitamin D work together in the body. Magnesium acts as a cofactor, meaning it helps activate the enzymes that metabolize vitamin D in the liver and kidney…
Vitamin D activationmagnesiumcalcidefiolcalcitriol - A2017
Calcium Signaling in Interstitial Cells: Focus on Telocytes
Beatrice Mihaela Radu, Adela Banciu, Daniel Dumitru Banciu, Mihai Radu, Dragos Cretoiu, Sanda Maria CretoiuThis narrative review describes current knowledge on calcium signaling in a group of cells called interstitial cells, with a special focus on telocytes. These cells and their calcium signals are important for generating…
telocytesinterstitial cellscalcium signalingCa2+ oscillationspacemaker activity - A2017
Piezoelectric material – A promising approach for bone and cartilage regeneration
Namdev More, Govinda KapusettiThis paper outlines a novel hypothesis for regenerating bone and cartilage, two weight-bearing tissues that are challenging to repair. Current treatments for damage from trauma or diseases like osteoarthritis have signi…
tissue engineeringPiezoelectricityBone regenerationCartilage regeneration