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 studiesNew evidence of a dynamic fascial maintenance and self-repair process
This 2016 publication by Leon Chaitow has not yet been summarized in detail. Based on its title, the article appears to present new findings that highlight the dynamic processes of fascial maintenance and self-repair. W…
Efficacy and tolerability of an undenatured type II collagen supplement in modulating knee osteoarthritis symptoms: a multicenter randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study
This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study evaluated the effects of undenatured type II collagen (UC-II) on symptoms of knee osteoarthritis. Over a 180-day period, 191 volunteers received either 40 mg of UC…
Endogenous spontaneous ultraweek photon emission in the formation of eye-specific retinogeniculate projections before birth
It has long been a puzzle how the intricate nerve connections between the eye and brain form so accurately before birth, without any visual input. This theoretical paper proposes a novel explanation for this phenomenon.…
Estrogen and Pelvic Organ Prolapse
This narrative review explores the relationship between estrogen and pelvic organ prolapse (POP), a condition where pelvic organs descend from their normal positions. Research suggests that low estrogen levels, particul…
Ultra-weak photon emission of hands in aging prediction
This study, for which a full summary is not yet available, appears to investigate the relationship between ultra-weak photon emissions from the hands and the biological aging process. The title suggests researchers expl…
Vitamin C Protects Chondrocytes against Monosodium Iodoacetate-Induced Osteoarthritis by Multiple Pathways
In this study using rat and cell models, researchers investigated if vitamin C could protect cartilage cells against osteoarthritis-like damage. The results showed that vitamin C reduced oxidative stress, inflammation,…
Three Case Reports of Successful Vibration Therapy of the Plantar Fascia for Spasticity Due to Cerebral Palsy-Like Syndrome, Fetal-Type Minamata Disease
This series of case reports describes the long-term effects of vibration therapy on lower-limb spasticity in three patients with fetal-type Minamata disease, a condition with symptoms similar to cerebral palsy. Research…
STRETCHING IMPACTS INFLAMMATION RESOLUTION IN CONNECTIVE TISSUE
In this animal study, researchers investigated the effect of stretching on acute inflammation in the connective tissue of rats. After inducing local inflammation in the rats' backs, one group was subjected to twice-dail…
Internal strain drives spontaneous periodic buckling in collagen and regulates remodeling
This study investigated how collagen, a key structural protein, is remodeled. Researchers observed that the enzymes responsible for breaking down collagen, called MMPs, bind to specific, vulnerable spots that appear at…
Ultra-weak photon emission in healthy subjects and patients with type 2 diabetes: evidence for a non-invasive diagnostic tool
All living organisms emit extremely faint light, known as ultra-weak photon emission (UPE). This study investigated whether these light emissions differ between healthy individuals and people with type 2 diabetes. Resea…
Is remote stretching based on myofascial chains as effective as local exercise? A randomised-controlled trial
This randomized controlled trial investigated whether stretching the lower limbs could improve neck mobility as effectively as direct neck stretching. Researchers divided 63 healthy participants into three groups: one s…
Can fascia’s characteristics be influenced by manual therapy
This theoretical essay investigates the fundamental properties of collagen, a key component of fascia. The author explores how manual therapy might relate to the necessity of maintaining collagen's strength under load.…