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.

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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
C
2016
Coordinated integrin activation by actin-dependent force during T-cell migration
P Nordenfelt, H L Elliott, T A Springer
Researchers investigated how immune cells, specifically T-cells, generate the force needed to move. Using fluorescent tension sensors, they visualized the tension within integrins, which are proteins that help cells gri…
cytoskeletonIntegrinsactin
1A+
2016
STRETCHING IMPACTS INFLAMMATION RESOLUTION IN CONNECTIVE TISSUE
L Berrueta, I Muskaj, S Olenich, T Butler, G J Badger, R A Colas, M Spite, C N Serhan, H M Langevin
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…
Stretching; SPM; Resolvin; Inflammation; Connective tissue
1A+
2016
Hormone receptor expression in human fascial tissue
Caterina Fede, G Albertin, L Petrelli, M M Sfriso, C Biz, R De Caro, Carla Stecco
Adult women tend to experience more myofascial pain than men, and this study explored a possible hormonal link. Researchers examined fascial tissue from eight female volunteers, looking for receptors for the hormones es…
Fascia; fascial fibroblasts; estrogen; relaxin; immunostaining
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 inflammationearthinghypertensionMetabolic acidosisalkaline diet
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
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 tongue after whiplash: case report and osteopathic treatment
Bruno Bordoni, Fabiola Marelli, Bruno Morabito
This case report describes a 30-year-old man who experienced neck pain during swallowing and had a reduced ability to open his mouth following a whiplash injury. He was treated with osteopathic manual techniques directe…
fasciafascial releasetongueindirect osteopathic techniques
B
2016
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
A
2016
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
A++
2016
Reduced diversity and altered composition of the gut microbiome in individuals with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome
Ludovic Giloteaux, Julia K. Goodrich, William A. Walters, Susan M. Levine, Ruth E. Ley, Maureen R. Hanson
Researchers investigated the gut microbiome and blood markers of inflammation in people with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). Compared to healthy controls, individuals with ME/CFS had reduced…
inflammationChronic fatigue syndromeMyalgic encephalomyelitisLipopolysaccharidesMicrobiome
A++
2016
Amelioration of estrogen deficiency-induced obesity by collagen hydrolysate
Tsay-I Chiang, I-Chang Chang, Hsueh-Hui Lee, Kuang Hui Hsieh, Yung-Wei Chiu, Te-Jen Lai, Jer-Yuh Liu, Li-Sung Hsu, Shao…
This animal study on rats investigated how collagen hydrolysate supplementation might affect the weight gain often associated with estrogen deficiency, similar to menopause. Researchers found that rats receiving collage…
Collagen; Obesity; estrogen deficiency