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- A2016
What Is Evidence-Based About Myofascial Chains: A Systematic Review
Jan Wilke, Frieder Krause, Lutz Vogt, Winfried BanzerThis systematic review evaluated anatomical dissection studies to find evidence for six proposed myofascial meridians. Researchers analyzed 62 studies and found strong evidence for the anatomical continuity of three lin…
fasciaForce transmissionmyofascial chainsmeridians - A2016
Fascial Manipulation Associated With Standard Care Compared to Only Standard Postsurgical Care for Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Massimo Busato, Cristian Quagliati, Lara Magri, Alessandra Filippi, Alberto Sanna, Mirco Branchini, Aurelie Marie March…This randomized controlled trial investigated the effects of adding Fascial Manipulation (FM) to standard rehabilitation after total hip replacement surgery. Researchers divided 51 patients into two groups: one received…
Fascial manipulationHip arthroplasty - A2016
Telocytes in focus
Sandra Maria CretoiuThis is a title-only entry, and its contents have not yet been summarized. The title is 'Telocytes in focus', authored by Sandra Maria Cretoiu and published in 2016. Without an abstract or full text, the specific findin…
telocytes - A++2016
Myofascial triggerpoint release (MTR) for treating chronic shoulder pain: A novel approach
Christopher-Marc Gordon, Frank Andrasik, Robert Schleip, Niels Birbaumer, Massimiliano ReaThis study evaluated a specific manual therapy, myofascial trigger point release (MTR), for chronic shoulder pain. Twenty-three participants received four 10-minute sessions over two weeks, applied only to their more pa…
Algometer; Chronic shoulder pain; Myofascial triggerpoint release; Myometer; Quality of life; Stress. - B2016
Connecting (T)issues: How Research in Fascia Biology Can Impact Integrative Oncology
Helene M Langevin, Patricia Keely, Jun Mao, Lisa M Hodge, Robert Schleip, Gary Deng, Boris Hinz, Melody A Swartz, Bever…Many cancer patients use complementary therapies like massage, acupuncture, and yoga to improve their quality of life. This review article suggests these treatments may have further benefits by affecting the body's conn…
fasciaextracellular matrixcancerConnective tissue - C2016
Functional in vitro tension measurements of fascial tissue – a novel modified superfusion approach
Robert Schleip, Werner Klingler, S Wearing, I Naylor, M Zuegel, K HoppeIn this laboratory study on rat tissue, researchers compared two techniques for measuring tension changes in fascia. The traditional method involves immersing the tissue in a fluid bath, but the team also tested a modif…
fasciaOrgan BathMechanographic RegistrationSuperfusionImmersionmized Mice - A2016
A five year follow-up of women with obstetric anal sphincter rupture at their first delivery
Sidsel Linneberg, Stine Leenskjold, Karin GlavindThis study followed 82 women for five years after they experienced an obstetric anal sphincter rupture (OASR) during their first delivery. Researchers investigated long-term outcomes like incontinence and sexual functio…
urinary incontinenceanal incontinenceObstetric anal sphincter ruptureSexual dysfunctionValidated questionnaires - A2016
Acute bouts of upper and lower body static and dynamic stretching increase non‑local joint range of motion
David George Behm, Tyler Cavanaugh, Patrick Quigley, Jonathan Christopher Reid, Priscyla Silva Monteiro Nardi, Paulo He…This study investigated whether stretching one part of the body could increase flexibility in a completely different area. Researchers had participants perform either static or dynamic stretches for their shoulders and,…
Crossover fatigue · Non-local muscle fatigue · Flexibility · Range of motion · Strength · Electromyography - 1A+2016
Expression of the endocannabinoid receptors in human fascial tissue
Caterina Fede, G Albertin, L Petrelli, M M Sfriso, C Biz, R De Caro, Carla SteccoResearchers investigated whether human fascia contains cannabinoid receptors, which are part of the body's endocannabinoid system. Taking small tissue samples from volunteers during orthopedic surgery, they analyzed the…
fascia; fascial fibroblasts; endocannabinoid; immunostaining - A2016
Cystocele and functional anatomy of the pelvic floor: review and update of the various theories
Géry Lamblin, Emmanuel Delorme, Michel Cosson, Chrystèle RubodThis narrative review examines different anatomical theories about how the pelvic floor supports the bladder. The researchers summarize that this support involves a complex interplay of the pubocervical fascia, endopelv…
Pelvic floor . Cystocele . Connective tissue . Anatomy . Endopelvic fascia . Pelvic mobility - A2016
New evidence of a dynamic fascial maintenance and self-repair process
Leon ChaitowThis 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…
Myofascial self repair - A2016
Telocytes and Their Extracellular Vesicles—Evidence and Hypotheses
Dragos Cretoiu, Jiahong Xu, Junjie Xiao, Sanda M CretoiuThis narrative review discusses telocytes, a relatively new type of interstitial cell found throughout the body's connective tissues. These cells are characterized by long projections and are involved in communication b…
telocytes; telopodes; extracellular vesicles; exosomes; ectosomes