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 studiesMaking Connections to Improve Health Outcomes
In this editorial, Helene M. Langevin discusses the importance of whole person health, viewing the individual as an interconnected system rather than a collection of isolated organs. She argues that biomedical research…
Myofascial Tissue and Depression
This research investigated the link between myofascial tissue and Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) through two distinct studies. The first study found that patients with depression exhibited significantly higher stiffnes…
Lifestyle Factors and Their Influence on Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Narrative Review
This narrative review examines how lifestyle factors influence the development and progression of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Research suggests that smoking, an unhealthy diet, and obesity increase the risk of developing…
Primo Vascular System: Before the Past, Bizarre Present and Peek After the Future
This theoretical review explores the Primo Vascular System (PVS), a proposed network of channels suggested to carry information throughout the body via weak electromagnetic radiation. The author discusses the system's h…
Intramuscular connective tissue content and mechanical properties: Influence of aging and physical activity in mice
This animal study on mice investigated how aging and physical activity affect intramuscular connective tissue (IMCT). Researchers found that IMCT became thicker and stiffer with age, accompanied by an increase in advanc…
Fasting-Mimicking Diet Is Safe and Reshapes Metabolism and Antitumor Immunity in Patients with Cancer
This clinical trial investigated the safety and biological effects of a five-day fasting-mimicking diet (FMD) in 101 cancer patients receiving standard treatments. The results suggest that the diet is safe and leads to…
Immediate Effects of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy in Fascial Fibroblasts: An In Vitro Study
This in vitro study investigated how extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) affects human fascial fibroblasts in a laboratory setting. Researchers found that immediately after treatment, the cells began producing smal…
Resveratrol Enhances the Cytotoxic Activity of Lymphocytes from Menopausal Women
This in vitro study investigated how resveratrol, a natural polyphenol found in grapes and other plants, affects the immune system of postmenopausal women. Researchers isolated lymphocytes from 13 women and co-cultured…
Osteogenic effect of low-intensity pulsed ultrasound and whole-body vibration on peri-implant bone. An experimental in vivo study
This animal study in rats investigated whether low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) and whole-body vibration (WBV) could improve bone healing around titanium implants. Researchers compared the effects of LIPUS alone,…
Fascial Nomenclature: Update 2021, Part 2
This conceptual article addresses the ongoing debate about how to classify and name fascia. The authors suggest that progress is hindered because the discussion is often limited to a few scientific specialties and can b…
An acupoint-originated human interstitial fluid circulatory network
Details from this study have not yet been summarized. The study's title is "An acupoint-originated human interstitial fluid circulatory network". This title suggests the authors are proposing a circulatory network for i…
Impaired Lymphatic Drainage and Interstitial Inflammatory Stasis in Chronic Musculoskeletal and Idiopathic Pain Syndromes: Exploring a Novel Mechanism
In this theoretical paper, the authors propose a potential mechanism for chronic pain syndromes. They hypothesize that impaired lymphatic drainage following trauma or an immune response can trap inflammatory substances…