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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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2,806
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602
top-graded
2,783
with plain-language summary
TopicAllfascia233extracellular matrix51hyaluronan46inflammation40Connective tissue39mechanotransduction36collagen32Vitamin C31Manual Therapy30acupuncture24
GradeAll1A+++41A++21A+42A++++1A+++317A++236A+84A435
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  1. A
    2014

    Primary frozen shoulder: brief review of pathology and imaging abnormalities

    Kazuya Tamai, Miwa Akutsu, Yuichiro Yano

    This narrative review examines the underlying pathology of primary frozen shoulder, a condition causing spontaneous pain and stiffness in the shoulder joint. The authors summarize evidence indicating that the main issue…

    frozen shoulderAdhesive capsulitisShoulder painTherapy
  2. A++
    2014

    Low-intensity vibration improves angiogenesis and wound healing in diabetic mice

    Eileen M Weinheimer-Haus, Stefan Judex, William J Ennis, Timothy J Koh

    This animal study investigated if whole-body low-intensity vibration (LIV) could improve chronic wound healing in diabetic mice. Mice with surgical wounds received either 30 minutes of daily vibration or a sham treatmen…

    wound healingvibrationsdiabetic wounds
  3. A
    2014

    Fat Connected with the Primo Vascular System

    Kyoung-Hee Bae, Kwang-Sup Soh

    This research entry is currently available as a title only, so a detailed summary is not yet possible. The title, "Fat Connected with the Primo Vascular System," suggests an investigation into the relationship between a…

    fasciafatadipose tissueprimo vascular system (PVS)
  4. A
    2014

    Clinical and symptomatological reflections: the fascial system

    Bruno Bordoni, Emiliano Zanier

    This narrative review discusses the fascial system as a continuous network of connective tissue that gives form and function to the entire body. The authors note that despite its importance in transmitting force, coordi…

    fasciapainlow back painOsteopathicneck
  5. A++
    2014

    Highly sensitive imaging for ultra-weak photon emission from living organisms

    Masaki Kobayashi

    This review article describes research on ultra-weak photon emission (UPE), also known as biophotons, which is faint light spontaneously emitted from living organisms. This light emission is associated with metabolic pr…

    biophotonsUltra-weak photon emissionCCDReactive oxygen speciesImaging
  6. A
    2014

    Chiropractic Management of Pubic Symphysis Shear Dysfunction in a Patient With Overactive Bladder

    Robert Cooperstein, Anthony Lisi, Andrew Burd

    This case report describes the chiropractic care of a 24-year-old woman with an overactive bladder, specifically frequent nighttime urination that disrupted her sleep. A physical examination revealed a shear dysfunction…

    fasciasymphysis pubis dysfunctionpubic symphysispubic symphysis diastasisurinary bladder overactive
  7. A
    2014

    Definition of the To Be Named Ligament and Vertebrodural Ligament and Their Possible Effects on the Circulation of CSF

    Nan Zheng, Xiao-Ying Yuan, Yun-Fei Li, Yan-Yan Chi, Hai-Bin Gao, Xin Zhao, Sheng-Bo Yu, Hong-Jin Sui, John Sharkey

    In this cadaver study, researchers investigated connective tissue structures in the upper neck of 30 human specimens. They identified two specific ligaments, the 'to be named ligament' (TBNL) and the vertebrodural ligam…

    fasciadura materMyodural Bridgecerebrospinal fluid circulation
  8. 1A+
    2014

    Peripheral Mechanisms Contributing to Spasticity and Implications for Treatment

    Antonio Stecco, Carla Stecco, P Raghavan

    This narrative review explores how changes in connective tissue might contribute to spasticity following a central nervous system injury. The authors suggest that the initial injury can alter the turnover of hyaluronic…

    fasciaConnective tissueStrokeCerebral palsyHypertonia
  9. A
    2014

    Hyaluronan Synthase 2 Protects Skin Fibroblasts against Apoptosis Induced by Environmental Stress

    Yan Wang, Mark E Lauer, Sanjay Anand, Judith A Mack, Edward V Maytin

    Skin fibroblasts need to manage environmental stress, such as UV radiation. This study on mouse cells investigated how hyaluronan (HA) and the enzymes that produce it help fibroblasts survive. Researchers found that cel…

    Apoptosis; Caspase; Extracellular Matrix; Fibroblast; Hyaluronan; Skin; Stress.
  10. A++
    2014

    Spatiotemporal Imaging of Glutamate-Induced Biophotonic Activities and Transmission in Neural Circuits

    Rendong Tang, Jiapei Dai

    This study on mouse brain tissue investigated biophotons, which are ultra-weak light emissions from biological systems. Researchers found that applying the neurotransmitter glutamate caused a significant and long-lastin…

    fasciabiophotonsultraweak photons
  11. A
    2014

    Antioxidants in health and disease

    E Ginter, V Simko, V Panakova

    This narrative review summarizes research on antioxidants published since 2010. The main role of antioxidants is to neutralize reactive oxygen species (ROS), which are linked to conditions like cardiovascular disease, c…

    antioxidantsreactive oxygen species (ROS)vitamin C and Ecarotenoidspolyphenols
  12. A
    2014

    Mechanotransduction and extracellular matrix homeostasis

    Jay D Humphrey, Eric R Dufresne, Martin A Schwartz

    Connective tissues are dynamic, constantly adapting even at rest. Cells within these tissues continually sense mechanical cues from their environment through a process called mechanotransduction. In response, they maint…

    fasciaextracellular matrixIntegrinsmechanosensingmechanoregulation