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- A+2016
Oxidative stress and oocyte quality: ethiopathogenic mechanisms of minimal/mild endometriosis-related infertility
Michele Gomes Da Broi, Paula Andrea NavarroIn 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 GooThis 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
The effect of an active vibration stimulus according to different shoulder joint angles on functional reach and stability of the shoulder joint
Eun-Kyung Kim, Seong-Gil KimThis study investigated how active vibration exercise with a Flexi-Bar at different shoulder angles affected shoulder joint function and stability in 30 healthy male students. Participants were divided into three groups…
Active vibration stimulusFlexi-BarShoulder joint angle - A+++2016
Understanding Mechanobiology: Physical Therapists as a Force in Mechanotherapy and Musculoskeletal Regenerative Rehabilitation
William R Thompson, Alexander Scott, M Terry Loghmani, Samuel R Ward, Stuart J WardenThis perspective article explores the field of mechanobiology and how physical therapists use mechanical forces to promote tissue healing. It explains that cells in our muscles, bones, and tendons respond to physical st…
RehabilitationTherapymechantransduction - 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-FajfrowskaThis 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 AlhilaliThis 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
Fascial hierarchies and the relevance of crossed-helical arrangements of collagen to changes in shape; part II: The proposed effect of blood pressure (Traube-Hering-Mayer) waves on the fascia
Graham ScarrPeriodic changes in blood pressure, known as Traube-Hering-Mayer waves, are linked to respiration and nervous system activity. While complex and not fully understood, they can provide valuable clinical information. This…
Arterial pressure waveform; Collagen; Cranial rhythmic impulse; Fascia; Helix; Interstitial fluid flow; Mayer waves; Myofascia; Traube Hering - A++2016
Effects of matrix rhythm therapy on primary lymphedema: a case report
Ayse Neriman Narin, Ayse Zengin Alpozgen, Hilal Denizoglu KulliThis case report investigated the effects of Matrix Rhythm Therapy on a 36-year-old woman with primary lymphedema in her left leg. She received 20 sessions of the therapy over four weeks, applied to the affected leg, sp…
Matrix Rhythm TherapyLower limbPrimary lymphedema - A+++2016
Nutraceutical supplement in the management of tendinopathies: a systematic review
Federico Fusini, Salvatore Bisicchia, Carlo Bottegoni, Antonio Gigante, Fabio Zanchini, Alberto BusilacchiThis systematic review examines the effects of various nutraceuticals, such as glucosamine, chondroitin, vitamin C, and curcumin, in managing tendon disorders. While preclinical research on cells and animals shows promi…
arginine alpha-keto-glutarate; ascorbate; boswellic acid; curcumin; oral supplement; tendon disorder - A+2016
Acute effects of muscle stretching on physical performance, range of motion, and injury incidence in healthy active individuals: a systematic review
David G Behm, Anthony J Blazevich, Anthony D Kay, Malachy McHughThis systematic review examines how different types of stretching (static, dynamic, and PNF) affect performance, range of motion (ROM), and injury risk in healthy individuals. The findings suggest that static stretching…
ballistic stretch; dynamic stretch; facilitation neuromusculaire proprioceptive; flexibility; flexibilité; proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation; static stretch; warm-up - A2016
The Physical Mechanism for Retinal Discrete Dark Noise: Thermal Activation or Cellular Ultraweak Photon Emission?
Vahid Salari, Felix Scholkmann, Istvan Bokkon, Farhad Shahbazi, Jack TuszynskiThe visual 'static' or 'noise' we perceive in complete darkness has long been a puzzle. The conventional explanation is that random thermal energy causes photoreceptor cells in the retina to fire, but this model doesn't…
Biophotons - A2015
Tracking CNS and systemic sources of oxidative stress during the course of chronic neuroinflammation
Agata A Mossakowski, Julian Pohlan, Daniel Bremer, Randall Lindquist, Jason M Millward, Markus Bock, Karolin Pollok, Ro…In this animal study, researchers used a mouse model for multiple sclerosis (MS) to track the sources of oxidative stress in the central nervous system. Using an advanced imaging technique, they identified specific immu…
Multiple sclerosis · Oxidative stress · Neuronal dysfunction · Fluorescence lifetime microscopy · Intravital imaging · Oxidative stress memory