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 studiesStimulation of type II collagen biosynthesis and secretion in bovine chondrocytes cultured with degraded collagen
This laboratory study investigated how degraded collagen affects cartilage cells. Researchers cultured chondrocytes from cows and added collagen hydrolysate (small collagen fragments) to their environment. They found th…
The myofibroblast in wound healing and fibrocontractive diseases
During wound healing, cells called fibroblasts can transform into a more specialized type called myofibroblasts. These myofibroblasts have contractile properties, much like muscle cells, which help to pull the edges of…
The Common Compensatory Pattern: Its Origin and Relationship to the Postural Model
As only the title of this paper is available, we cannot summarize its contents in detail. The title suggests the article explores a concept known as the 'Common Compensatory Pattern'. The author likely discusses the ori…
Vitamin C, respiratory infections and the immune system
This 2003 publication by Harri Hemilä explores the relationship between Vitamin C, respiratory infections, and immune system function. As only the title is available, specific conclusions regarding the study's exact res…
Stress shielding of patellar tendon: effect on small-diameter collagen fibrils in a rabbit model
In this animal study, researchers investigated the effects of mechanical unloading, or "stress shielding," on the patellar tendon in rabbits. The scientists completely released the tendon from its normal stress for thre…
Prevalence of urinary and fecal incontinence and symptoms of genital prolapse in women
This questionnaire study investigated the links between urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, and symptoms of genital prolapse in Swedish women. The researchers found that these three conditions often occur together…
New and active role of the interstitium in control of interstitial fluid pressure: potential therapeutic consequences
This review challenges the traditional view of the interstitium as merely a passive fluid reservoir. The researchers present data suggesting that connective tissue cells and the extracellular matrix actively regulate in…
Biophoton emission of human body
Researchers measured the very faint light, or "biophotons," emitted by the human body using a special photon detector. They found that these emissions are not random, but seem to reflect the body's left-right symmetry a…
Mechanobiology and diseases of mechanotransduction
This 2003 article argues that medicine often overlooks the physical and mechanical aspects of disease, focusing instead on genetics. The author reviews how physical forces and the extracellular matrix are vital for norm…
Age-related Changes in the Collagen Network and Toughness of Bone
This study investigated how the collagen network in bone tissue changes with age and how this affects bone toughness. Researchers analyzed 30 femurs from human cadavers, with donors ranging from 19 to 89 years of age. T…
Relationship of Acupuncture Points and Meridians to Connective Tissue Planes
Researchers investigated the hypothesis that the network of acupuncture points and meridians could represent the body's network of interstitial connective tissue. By mapping points in anatomical cross-sections of a huma…
Adhesive capsulitis: role of MR imaging in differential diagnosis
This study investigated whether magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can identify the changes typical of adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder). Researchers compared MRI scans from 24 patients with clinical evidence of froze…