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 studiesFascia and Tensegrity The Quintessence of a Unified Systems Conception
This theoretical paper proposes a new way of viewing the human body, moving beyond the traditional mechanical model of parts and levers. The author suggests the body is better understood as a unified system based on ten…
Fascia Focused Manual Therapy Interventions-Proposed Treatment for Post-COVID Syndrome
This report proposes that fascia-focused manual therapies may be an appropriate treatment for patients with post-COVID syndrome. The author suggests that many of the long-term symptoms following COVID-19, such as soft t…
Low frequency weak electric fields can induce structural changes in water
This study investigated how weak, low-frequency electric fields affect the structure of different types of water, including "exclusion zone" (EZ) water. Researchers found that exposure to these fields, even without dire…
Effect of vibration therapy on physical function in critically ill adults (VTICIA trial): protocol for a single-blinded randomised controlled trial
This is a protocol for a randomized controlled trial designed to investigate the effect of vibration therapy for critically ill adults. The researchers plan to enroll 188 intensive care unit (ICU) patients and randomly…
Menopause, Ultraviolet Exposure, and Low Water Intake Potentially Interact with the Genetic Variants Related to Collagen Metabolism Involved in Skin Wrinkle Risk in Middle-Aged Women
This observational study of 128 middle-aged women examined how genetic variants related to collagen metabolism interact with lifestyle factors to influence wrinkle development. Researchers found that women with a high p…
Cannabinoids in the landscape of cancer
This narrative review explores how cannabinoids—including plant-derived, endogenous, and synthetic versions—interact with cancer in laboratory and animal models. The research suggests that these compounds may inhibit tu…
Menopause and the Skin: Old Favorites and New Innovations in Cosmeceuticals for Estrogen-Deficient Skin
This narrative review explores how the decline in estrogen levels during menopause significantly impacts skin health and structural integrity. The loss of estrogen leads to reduced collagen and elastin production, along…
Endocannabinoids and the Gut-Brain Control of Food Intake and Obesity
This narrative review explores how the endocannabinoid system in the upper gastrointestinal tract regulates gut-brain communication to control food intake and energy balance. Research suggests that these lipid-derived s…
Soft Tissue Manipulation May Attenuate Inflammation, Modulate Pain, and Improve Gait in Conscious Rodents With Induced Low Back Pain
This animal study on rodents explored how instrument-assisted soft tissue manipulation (IASTM) affects pain, gait, and inflammation in cases of low back pain. The researchers found that the treatment suggests an ability…
Gut microbiota composition reflects disease severity and dysfunctional immune responses in patients with COVID-19
Researchers investigated the link between the gut microbiome and the severity of COVID-19. In this cohort study, they analyzed stool and blood samples from 100 patients and compared them to individuals without COVID-19.…
Fascial thickness and stiffness in hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
Researchers investigated fascial changes in people with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS), a condition often associated with widespread pain. They used ultrasound and elastography to compare fascial thickness an…
The Emerging Science of Interoception: Sensing, Integrating, Interpreting, and Regulating Signals within the Self
This review article presents a unified framework for interoception, the process by which the body senses, interprets, and regulates its internal signals. The authors propose an expanded definition that includes bidirect…