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 studiesDeleterious effects of omitting breakfast on insulin sensitivity and fasting lipid profiles in healthy lean women
This randomized crossover trial investigated how breakfast habits affect metabolism in healthy, lean women over two-week periods. The results suggest that omitting breakfast led to impaired insulin sensitivity and highe…
A stromal address code defined by fibroblasts
This 2005 review article explores how immune cells (leukocytes) navigate within the body's tissues. The authors propose that fibroblasts create a "stromal address code" that acts as a local guidance system. This code di…
Cell–Matrix Entanglement and Mechanical Anchorage of Fibroblasts in Three-dimensional Collagen Matrices
Researchers studied how fibroblasts, a key connective tissue cell, behave within a three-dimensional collagen matrix that mimics body tissues. They found the cells' ability to engulf particles (phagocytosis) was reduced…
Vitamin D
This narrative review summarizes research on vitamin D, which is well-known for its essential role in calcium balance and bone metabolism. However, research has revealed a wider range of actions, including influencing c…
Nutraceutical Therapies for Degenerative Joint Diseases: A Critical Review
This 2005 critical review examines the role of nutrition in managing degenerative joint diseases like osteoarthritis. The authors suggest that while nutritional factors are crucial for cartilage health, dietary programs…
Interstitial fluid flow induces myofibroblast differentiation and collagen alignment in vitro
This in vitro study examines how the movement of fluid through tissues, known as interstitial flow, influences connective tissue cells. The researchers found that even low levels of flow, similar to what occurs during s…
Obstetric anal sphincter injury ten years after: subjective and objective long term effects
This prospective observational study followed women for ten years to evaluate the long-term effects of obstetric anal sphincter injuries. Researchers found that anal function, particularly continence for gas and liquid…
Mechanical control of tissue growth: Function follows form
The full text of this 2005 article has not yet been summarized by our team. The title, "Mechanical control of tissue growth: Function follows form," suggests a focus on how mechanical forces influence the development an…
An Introduction to Human Biophoton Emission
This narrative review explores biophoton emission, the ultraweak light naturally produced by all living systems, including the human body. The authors compiled and analyzed existing research, which has investigated how…
Coordinated collagen and muscle protein synthesis in human patella tendon and quadriceps muscle after exercise
Researchers investigated how strenuous exercise affects protein synthesis in both muscle and tendon. In this study, healthy young men performed one-legged kicking exercises, and biopsies were taken over the next 72 hour…
Fibroblasts form a body-wide cellular network
In this mouse study, researchers investigated how cells called fibroblasts connect to one another within loose connective tissue. Using various microscopy techniques, they found that fibroblasts form an extensive, web-l…
Lactate metabolism: a new paradigm for the third millennium
For a long time, lactate (often called lactic acid) was considered a metabolic waste product responsible for muscle fatigue. This 2004 review article describes a major shift in scientific understanding that began in the…