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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.

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A+2016

Oxidative stress and oocyte quality: ethiopathogenic mechanisms of minimal/mild endometriosis-related infertility

Michele Gomes Da Broi, Paula Andrea Navarro

In this review article, the authors explore the connection between mild endometriosis and infertility. Although the link is known, the exact mechanisms are not fully understood. The researchers suggest that poor oocyte…

Early endometriosis . Infertility . Oocyte quality . Oxidative stress . Follicular microenvironment
A+2016

The relationship between pelvic alignment and dysmenorrhea

Moon-Jeong Kim, Il-Hun Baek, Bong-Oh Goo

This study investigated the relationship between pelvic alignment and dysmenorrhea (menstrual pain). Researchers compared 102 women, divided into a group with menstrual pain and a group without, using 4D imaging to meas…

AlignmentDysmenorrheaPelvic torsion
A+2016

Health E!ects of Alkaline Diet and Water, Reduction of Digestive-tract Bacterial Load, and Earthing

Haider Abdul-Lateef Mousa

This narrative review discusses how an alkaline diet, alkaline water, reduced digestive-tract bacterial load, and “earthing” might counter chronic low-grade acidosis. The author synthesizes literature suggesting these a…

chronic inflammationearthinghypertension
A++2016

Whole-Body and Local Muscle Vibration Immediately Improve Quadriceps Function in Individuals With Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

Derek N Pamukoff, Brian Pietrosimone, Michael D Lewek, Eric D Ryan, Paul S Weinhold, Dustin R Lee, J Troy Blackburn

This randomized crossover trial investigated the immediate effects of vibration on quadriceps function in individuals with a prior anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. Twenty participants performed isometric…

Musclevibrationsligament injury
A+++2016

A Diet Mimicking Fasting Promotes Regeneration and Reduces Autoimmunity and Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms

In Young Choi, Laura Piccio, Patra Childress, Bryan Bollman, Arko Ghosh, Sebastian Brandhorst, Jorge Suarez, Andreas Mi…

This study investigates how a periodic fasting-mimicking diet (FMD) affects symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS) using mouse models and preliminary human trials. In animal models, the diet reduced inflammation and promot…

Fasting-mimicking diet; Intermittent fasting; Time-restricted eating; autoimmunity; multiple sclerosis
A+2016

Comparison of the Hyaluronic Acid Vaginal Cream and Conjugated Estrogen Used in Treatment of Vaginal Atrophy of Menopause Women: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

Azam Jokar, Tayebe Davari, Nasrin Asadi, Fateme Ahmadi, Sedighe Foruhari

This randomized controlled clinical trial compared the effectiveness of hyaluronic acid vaginal cream with conjugated estrogen cream for treating vaginal atrophy in menopausal women. Over an eight-week period, researche…

Atrophic vaginitis; Estrogen; Hyaluronic acid; Menopause
B2016

Thermographic mapping of the skin surface in biometric evaluation of cellulite treatment effectiveness

S Wilczynski, R Koprowski, A Deda, M Janiczek, N Kuleczka, B Błonska-Fajfrowska

This study explored a new way to objectively measure the effectiveness of cellulite treatments using thermal imaging (thermography). Researchers followed ten women undergoing a series of treatments, taking thermal image…

cellulite – thermography – Alidya – biomedical imaging – GLCM contrast – gynoid lipodystrophy
A2016

Effect of the Suboccipital Musculature on Symptom Severity and Recovery after Mild Traumatic Brain Injury

S Fakhran, C Qu, L M Alhilali

This study investigated whether the size of the deep neck muscles at the base of the skull is related to symptoms and recovery after a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). Researchers used MRI to measure the cross-sectio…

dura materMyodural BridgeCNS
A2016

Connection of the Posterior Occipital Muscle and Dura Mater of the Siamese Crocodile

JING-HUI ZHANG, WEI TANG, ZHAO-XI ZHANG, BING-YI LUAN, SHENG-BO YU, HONG-JIN SUI

In this animal study, researchers investigated a connective tissue structure called the myodural bridge in six Siamese crocodiles. This bridge connects deep muscles in the suboccipital region to the dura mater, the oute…

myodural bridge; rectus capitis posterior major muscle; rectus capitis posterior minor muscle;proatlas; spinal dura mater; Siamese crocodile; cerebrospinal fluid circulation
A2016

A Systematic Review of the Soft-Tissue Connections Between Neck Muscles and Dura Mater

Luis Palomeque-del-Cerro, Luis A Arráez-Aybar, Cleofás Rodriguez-Blanco, Rafael Guzmán-Garcia, Mar Menendez-Aparicio, Á…

In this systematic review, researchers compiled data from 26 studies to investigate direct soft-tissue connections between neck muscles and the dura mater, the outermost membrane surrounding the spinal cord. The analysi…

fasciaConnective tissueproprioception
A2016

Monitoring the primo vascular system in lymphatic vessels by using window chambers

Jungdae Kim, Dong-Hyun Kim, Sharon Jiyoon Jung, Hyun-Ji Gil, Seung Zhoo Yoon, Young-Il Kim, Kwang-Sup Soh

In this animal study, researchers developed a method for observing the primo vascular system (PVS) inside the lymphatic vessels of rats over an extended period. By implanting a "window chamber" into the skin and injecti…

primo vascular systemlymphatic vessels
A+++2016

Manual evaluation of the diaphragm muscle

Bruno Bordoni, F Marelli, B Morabito, B Sacconi

The diaphragm is a vital muscle for breathing, but it also plays a key role in posture, organ function, and even emotional states. Despite its importance, there is little scientific literature on how to manually assess…

ChiropracticManual Therapydiaphragm