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501 Lee, M.S.; Pittler, M.H.; Ernst, E.
Tai chi for rheumatoid arthritis
Systematic review
Rheumatol, 2007, 46, 1648-1651
Arthritis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Systematic review, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
502 Langhorst, J.; Häuser, W.; Irnich, D.; Speeck, N.; Felde, E.; Winkelmann, A.; Lucius, H.; Michalsen, A.; Musial, F.
Komplementäre und alternative Verfahren beim Fibromyalgiesyndrom
Schmerz, 2008, 22(3), 324-333
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Fibromyalgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Systematic review
503 Garfinkel, M.S.; Singhal, A.; Katz, W.A.; Allan, D.A.; Reshetar, R.; Schumacher, H.R.
Yoga-based intervention for carpal tunnel syndrome
A randomized trial
JAMA, 1998, 280(18), 1601-1603
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Carpal tunnel syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial, Yoga
504 Prady, S.L.; Thomas, K.; Esmonde, L.; Crouch, S.; MacPherson, H.
The natural history of back pain after a randomised controlled trial of acupuncture vs usual care
Long term outcomes
Acupunct Med, 2007, 25, 121-129
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Physiotherapy, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific), Traditional Chinese medicine
505 Andereya, S.; Stanzel, S.; Maus, U.; Mueller-Rath, R.; Mumme, T.; Siebert, C.H.; Stock, F.; Schneider, F.
Assessment of leech therapy for knee osteoarthritis
A randomized study
Acta Orthopaedica, 2008, 79(2), 235-242
Purgative therapy, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Leech therapy, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial
506 Randall, C.; Dickens, A.; White, A.; Sanders, H.; Fox, M.; Campbell, J.
Nettle sting for chronic knee pain
A randomised controlled pilot study
Complement Ther Med, 2008, 16(2), 66-72
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Joints, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Pain, Urtica, Urtica dioica
507 Amagase, H.; Nance, D. M.
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, clinical study of the general effects of a standardized Lycium barbarum (Goji) Juice, GoChi
J Altern Complement Med, 2008, 14(4), 403-412
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chinese medicinal herbs, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lycium, Lycium barbarum, Gastrointestinal tract, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Psychology/psychotherapy, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Adverse effect
508 Deare, J.C.; Zheng, Z.; Xue, C.C.; Liu, J.; Shang, J.; Scott, S.W.
Acupuncture for treating fibromyalgia (protocol)
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2008, 2008(2), (1-7)
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Fibromyalgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
509 Greaves, C.J.; Harlow, T.N.
Exploration of the validity of weak magnets as a suitable placebo in trials of magnetic therapy
Complement Ther Med, 2008, 16(3), 177-180
Arthritis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Magnetic field therapy, Physical therapy, Placebo, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
510 Kennedy, S.; Baxter, G.D.; Kerr, D.P.; Bradbury, I.; Park, J.; McDonough, S.M.
Acupuncture for acute non-specific low back pain
A pilot randomised non-penetrating sham controlled trial
Complement Ther Med, 2008, 16(3), 139-146
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific), Traditional Chinese medicine
511 Yip, Y.B.; Tam, A.C.
An experimental study on the effectiveness of massage with aromatic ginger and orange essential oil for moderate-to-severe knee pain among the elderly in Hong Kong
Complement Ther Med, 2008, 16(3), 131-138
Aromatherapy, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Citrus, Citrus sinensis, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, ginger
512 Vlachojannis, R.; Roufogalis, B.D.; Chrubasik, S.
Systematic review on the safety of Harpagophytum preparations for osteoarthritic and low back pain
Phytother Res, 2008, 22(2), 149-152
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Harpagophytum, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Phytomedicine, Systematic review
513 Wepner, F.; Hahne, J.; Teichmann, A.; Berka-Schmid, G.; Hördinger, A.; Friedrich, M.
Quarzklangschalgentherapie bei Wirbelsäulenbeschwerden und chronobiologische Vorgänge
Eine randomisierte kontrollierte Studie
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2008, 15(3), 130-137
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chronobiology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Spine
514 Schwerla, F.; Bischoff, A.; Nürnberger, A.; Genter, P.; Guillaume, J.-P.; Resch, K.-L.
Osteopathic treatment of patients with chronic non-specific neck pain
A randomised controlled trial of efficacy
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2008, 15(3), 138-145
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Neck pain, Osteopathy, Randomized trial
515 Jubb, R.W.; Tukmachi, E.; Jones, P.; Dempsey, E.; Waterhouse, L.; Brailsford, S.
A blinded randomised trial of acupuncture (manual and electroacupuncture) compared with a non-penetrating sham for the symptoms of osteoarthritis of the knee
Acupunct Med, 2008, 26(2), 69
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Electroacupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
516 Elden, H.; Osstgaard, H.-C.; Fagevik-Olsen, M.; Ladfors, L.; Hagberg, H.
Treatments of pelvic girdle pain in pregnant women
Adverse effects of standard treatment, acupuncture and stabilising exercises on the pregnancy, mother, delivery and the fetus/neonate
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2008, 8(1), 34; (1-38)
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Conventional medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Pain, Obstetrics, Traditional Chinese medicine, Pelvic girdle pain
517 Meyer-Wegener, J.
Die Wirksamkeit von zytotoxischen Seren bei Patienten mit Hüftendoprothese
Ergebnisse einer randomisierten, plazebokontrollierten Doppelblindstudie
Natur- und GanzheitsMedizin, 1992, 5(9), 254-258
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Surgery, Hip, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Serum therapy
518 Ritenbaugh, C.; Hammerschlag, R.; Calabrese, C.; Mist, S.; Aickin, M.; Sutherland, E.; Leben, J.; Debar, L.; Elder, C.; Dworkin, S.F.
A pilot whole systems clinical trial of traditional chinese medicine and naturopathic medicine for the treatment of temporomandibular disorders
J Altern Complement Med, 2008, 14(5), 475-487
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Joints, Jawbone, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Dental diseases
519 Wilkey, A.; Gregory, M.; Byfield, D.; McCarthy, P.W.
A comparison between chiropractic management and pain clinic management for chronic low-back pain in a national health service outpatient clinic
J Altern Complement Med, 2008, 14(5), 465-473
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Randomized trial
520 Wang, C.; Schmid, C.H.; Hibberd, P.L.; Kalish, R.; Roubenoff, R.; Rones, R.; Okparavero, A.; McAlindon, T.
Tai Chi for treating knee osteoarthritis
Designing a long-term follow up randomized controlled trial
BMC Musculoskel Disord, 2008, 9, (1-28) (Internet)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
521 Sengupta, K.; Alluri, K.V.; Satish, A.R.; Mishra, S.; Golakoti, T.; Sarma, K.V.S.; Dey, D.; Raychaudhun, S.P.
A double, blind, randomized, placebo controlled study of the efficacy and safety of 5-Loxin® for treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee
Arthritis Res Ther, 2008, 10, (1-11) (Internet)
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Boswellia, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
522 He, Y.; Lu, A.; Zha, Y.; Tsang, I.
Differential effect on symptoms treated with traditional Chinese medicine and western combination therapy in RA patients
Complement Ther Med, 2008, 16(4), 206-211
Arthritis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Conventional medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
523 Little, P.; Lewith, G.; Webley, F.; Evans, M.; Beattie, A.; Middleton, K.; Barnett, J. Ballard, K.; Oxford, F.; Smith, P.; Yardley, L.; Hollinghurst, S.; Sharp, D.
Randomised controlled trial of Alexander technique lessons, exercise, and massage (ATEAM) for chronic and recurrent back pain
BMJ, 2008, 337, (1-8) (Internet)
Alexander technique, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Massage, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific)
524 Lee, M.S.; Shin, B.-C.; Ernst, E.
Acupuncture for rheumatoid arthritis
A systematic review
Rheumatol, 2008, 47, 1747-1753
Acupuncture, Arthritis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
525 Tekur, P.; Singphow, C.; Nagendra, H.R.; Raghuram, N.
Effect of short-term intensive yoga program on pain, functional disability and spinal flexibility in chronic low back pain
A randomized control study
J Altern Complement Med, 2008, 14(6), 637-
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial, Yoga
526 Ross, S.M.
Osteoarthritis
A proprietary Arnica gel is found to be as effective as ibuprofen gel in osteoarthritis of the hands
Holist Nurs Pract, 2008, 22(4), 237-239
Arnica, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Finger arthrosis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial
527 Harvey, L.A.; Lin, C.-W.; Glinsky, J.V.; Wolf, A. De
The effectiveness of physical interventions for people with spinal cord injuries
A systematic review
Spinal Cord, 2008, 47, 184-195
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Physical therapy, Spinal marrow, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
528 Goldman, R.H.; Stason, W.B.; Park, S.K.; Kim, R.; Schnyer, R.N.; Davis, R.B.; Legedza, A.T.; Kaptchuk, T.J.
Acupuncture for treatment of persistant arm pain due to repetitive use
A randomized controlled clinical trial
Clin J Pain, 2008, 24(3), 211-218
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
529 Itoh, K.; Hirota, S.; Katsumi, Y.; Ochi, H.; Kitakoji, H.
Trigger point acupuncture for treatment of knee osteoarthritis
A preliminary RCT for a pragmatic trial
Acupunct Med, 2008, 26, 17-26
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
530 Itoh, K.; Hirota, S.; Katsumi, Y.; Ochi, H.; Kitakoji, H.
A pilot study on using acupuncture and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) to treat knee osteoarthritis (OA)
Chin Med, 2008, 3, 2
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Electrotherapy, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), Traditional Chinese medicine
531 Hancock, M.J.; Maher, C.G.; Latimer, J.; McLachlan, A.J.; Cooper, C.W.; Day, R.O.; Spindler, M.F.; McAuley, J.H.
Assessment of diclofenac or spinal manipulative therapy, or both, in addition to recommended first-line treatment for acute low back pain
A randomised controlled trial
Lancet, 2007, 370, 1638-1643
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Randomized trial
532 Brunborg, L.A.; Madland, T.M.; Lind, R.A.; Gülen, A.; Berstad, A.; Froeyland, L.
Effects of short-term oral administration of dietary marine oils in patients with inflammatory bowel disease and joint pain
A pilot study comparing seal oil and cod liver oil
Clin Nutr, 2008, 27(4), 614-622
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Ulcerative colitis, Nutrition/diet, Joints, Homespun remedies, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Codliver oil, Gastrointestinal tract, Dietary supplementation, Randomized trial, Traditional medicine, fish oil
533 Galarraga, B.; Ho, M.; Youssef, H.M.; Hill, A.; McMahon, H.; Hall, C.; Ogston, S.; Nuki, G.; Belch, J.J.F.
Cod liver oil (n-3 fatty acids) as an non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug sparing agent in rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatol, 2008, 47(5), 665-669
Arthritis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Inflammation, Nutrition/diet, Essential fatty acids, Homespun remedies, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Codliver oil, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Traditional medicine
534 Forestier, R.; Francon, A.
Crenobalneotherapy for limb osteoarthritis
Systematic literature review and methodological analysis
Joint Bone Spine, 2008, 75(2), 138-148
Arthrosis, Balneology, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Spa, Physical therapy, Systematic review, Peloidtherapie, Peat therapy
535 Bernateck, M.; Becker, M.; Schwake, C.; Hoy, L.; Passie, T.; Parlesak, A.; Fischer, M.J.; Fink, M.; Karst, M.
Adjuvant auricular electroacupuncture and autogenic training in rheumatoid arthritis
A randomized controlled trial
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2008, 15(4), 187-193
Acupuncture, Arthritis, Autogenic training, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Electroacupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Ear acupuncture, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
536 Wiedemann, A.M.; Trott, P. von; Lüdtke, R.; Reißhauer, A.; Willich, S.N.; Witt, C.M.
Developing a Qigong intervention and an exercise therapy for elderly patients with chronic neck pain and the study protocol
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2008, 15(4), 195-202 (Studienprotokoll)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Neck pain, Physical therapy, Qi Gong, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
537 Wiedemann, A.M.; Trott, P. von; Lüdtke, R.; Witt, C.
Pilotstudie zu Qigong und einem Nackenübungsprogramm bei älteren Menschen mit Beschwerden der Halswirbelsäule
Entwicklung der Interventionen, Studienprotokoll und erste Ergebnisse
Albrecht, H., Frühwald, M. (Hrsg.): Jahrbuch der Karl und Veronica Carstens-Stiftung, Band 14 (2007), 2008, 129-145
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Neck pain, Physical therapy, Qi Gong, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
538 Kumar, P.; Strang, A.; Ho, M.; Maple, C.; Radederstoff, D.; Morley, K.; Belch, J.
The effects of borage oil supplementation on non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug requirements in patients with rheumatoid arthritis
J Complement Integr Med, 2008, 5(1), 23; (1-11)
Arthritis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, borage, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Dietary supplementation, Oil, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
539 Furlan, A.D.; Imamura, M.; Dryden, T.; Irvin, E.
Massage for low-back pain
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2008, 1(CD001929), (1-104)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Massage, Systematic review
540 Khadilkar, A.; Odebiyi, D.O.; Brosseau, L.; Wells, G.A.
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) versus placebo for chronic low-back pain
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2008, 1(CD003008), (1-58)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Electrotherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Physical therapy, Systematic review, Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)
541 Williams, K.A.; Petronis, J.; Smith, D.; Goodrich, D.; Wu, J.; Ravi, N.; Doyle, E.J. jr.; Juckett, G.; Kolar, M.M.; Gross, R.; Steinberg, L.
Effect of Iyengar yoga therapy for chronic low back pain
Pain, 2005, 115, 107-117
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial, Pain, Yoga, Chronic pain
542 Yuan, J.; Purepong, N.; Kerr, D.P.; Park, J.; Bradbury, I.; McDonough, S.
Effectiveness of acupuncture for low back pain
A systematic review
Spine, 2008, 33(23), E887-E900
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
543 Evermann, W.
Effekte des elastischen Tapings bei ausgewählten funktionellen Beeinträchtigungen des muskuloligamentären Apparates
KIM, 2008, 49(10), 32-36
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Cervical syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Taping, Kinesio-taping
544 Huang, W.
Randomized double-blind clinical trial of acupuncture in elderly patients with knee osteoarthritis using gait analysis
Design, methods, baseline, and preliminary outcome data
Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 2008, 89, E11 (Abstract)
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
545 Franca, D.L.M.; Senna-Fernandes, V.; Cortez, C.M.; Jackson, M.N.; Bernardo-Filho, M.; Guimaraes, M.A.M.
Tension neck syndrome treated by acupuncture combined with physiotherapy
A comparative clinical trial (pilot study)
Complement Ther Med, 2008, 16(5), 268-277
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Neck pain, Physiotherapy, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
546 Yuan, J.; Kerr, D.; Park, J.; Liu, X.H.; McDonough, S.
Treatment regimens of acupuncture for low back pain
A systematic review
Complement Ther Med, 2008, 16(5), 295-304
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Practice, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
547 Itoh, K.; Ochi, H.; Kitakoji, H.
Effects of tender point acupuncture on delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS)
A pragmatic trial
Chin Med, 2008, 3(1), 14; (1-16)
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Muscle soreness, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
548 Liu, Y.K.; Varela, M.; Oswald, R.
The correspondence between some motor points and acupuncture loci
Am J Chin Med, 1975, 3(4), 347-358
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Muscles, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
549 Hollinghurst, S.; Sharp, D.; Ballard, K.; Barnett, J.; Beatti, A.; Evans, M.; Lewith, G.; Middleton, K.; Oxford, F.; Webley, F.; Little, P.
Randomised controlled trial of Alexander technique lessons, exercise, and massage (ATEAM) for chronic and recurrent back pain
Economic evaluation
BMJ, 2008, 337, (1-8)
Alexander technique, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Economy, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific)
550 Hübscher, M.; Vogt, L.; Bernhörster, M.; Rosenhagen, A.; Banzer, W.
Effects of acupuncture on symptoms and muscle function in delayed-onset muscle soreness
J Altern Complement Med, 2008, 14(8), 1011-1016
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Muscle soreness, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
551 Selfe, T.K.; Bourguignon, C.; Taylor, A.G.
Effects of noninvasive interactive neurostimulation on symptoms of osteoarthritis of the knee
A randomized, sham-controlled pilot study
J Altern Complement Med, 2008, 14(9), 1075-1081
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Electrotherapy, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)
552 Assefi, N.; Bogart, A.; Goldberg, J.; Buchwald, D.
Reiki for the treatment of fibromyalgia
A randomized controlled trial
J Altern Complement Med, 2008, 14(9), 1115-1122
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Fibromyalgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Reiki, Traditional Japanese medicine
553 Ernst, E.
Frankincense
Systematic review
BMJ, 2008, 337, a2813; (1-4) (Internet)
Arthritis, Asthma, Respiratory diseases, Ayurveda, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Boswellia, Ulcerative colitis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Crohn's disease, Phytomedicine, Systematic review
554 Vernon, H.; Schneider, M.
Chiropractic management of myofascial trigger points and myofascial pain syndrome
A systematic review of the literature
J Manipulative Physiol Ther, 2009, 32, 14-24
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Muscles, Pain, Systematic review
555 Blikstad, A.; Gemmell, H.
Immediate effect of activator trigger point therapy and myofascial band therapy on nonspecific neck pain in patients with upper trapezius trigger points compared to sham ultrasound
A randomised controlled trial
Clin Chiropract, 2008, 11(1), 23-29
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Neck pain, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
556 Arnold, B.; Häuser, W.; Bernardy, K.; Brückle, W.; Friedel, E.; Köllner, V.; Kühn-Becker, H.; Richter, M.; Weigl, M.; Weiss, T.; Offenbächer, M.
Multimodale Therapie des Fibromyalgiesyndroms
Schmerz, 2008, 22(3), 334-338
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Fibromyalgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Conventional medicine, Systematic review
557 Verhagen, A.; Bierma-Zeinstra, S.; Lambeck, J.; Cardoso, J.R.; Bie, R. de; Boers, M.; Vet, H.C.W. de
Balneotherapy for osteoarthritis
A Cochrane review
J Rheumatol, 2008, 35(5), 1118-1123
Arthrosis, Balneology, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Systematic review
558 Lee, E.-N.; Kim, Y.-H.; Chung, W.T.; Lee, M.S.
Tai Chi for disease activity and flexibility in patients with ankylosing spondylitis
A controlled clinical trial
eCAM, 2008, 5(4), 457-462
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Bechterew's disease, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
559 Schneider, M.; Vernon, H.; Ko, G.; Lawson, G.; Perera, J.
Chiropractic management of fibromyalgia syndrome
A systematic review of the literature
J Manipulative Physiol Ther, 2009, 32, 25-40
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Fibromyalgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Systematic review
560 Arroyo-Morales, M.; Olea, N.; Martinez, M.M.; Hidalgo-Lozano, A.; Ruiz-Rodriguez, C.; Diaz-Rodriguez, L.
Psychophysiological effects of massage-myofascial release after exercise
A randomized sham-control study
J Altern Complement Med, 2008, 14(10), 1223-1229
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Muscles, Nervous system, Physiology, Placebo-controlled, Psychology/psychotherapy, Randomized trial
561 Ferro, M.A.; Speechley, K.N.
Complementary and alternative medicine use in juvenile idiopathic arthritis
A systematic review of prevalence and evidence
J Complement Integr Med, 2008, 5(1), 33; (1-14)
Arthritis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Attitude, Assesment, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pediatrics, Systematic review
562 Zaproudina, N.; Hietikko, T.; Hanninen, O.O.; Airaksinen, O.
Effectiveness of traditional bone setting in treating chronic low back pain
A randomised pilot trial
Complement Ther Med, 2009, 17(1), 23-28
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Ethnomedicine, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Randomized trial
563 Farhadi, K.; Schwebel, D.C.; Saeb, M.; Choubsaz, M.; Mohammadi, R.; Ahmadi, A.
The effectiveness of wet-cupping for nonspecific low back pain in Iran
A randomized controlled trial
Complement Ther Med, 2009, 17(1), 9-1531
Purgative therapy, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Randomized trial, Cupping
564 Hagen, K.B.; Byfuglien, M.G.; Falzon, L.; Olsen, S.U.; Smedslund, G.
Dietary interventions for rheumatoid arthritis
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2009, 2009(CD006400)), (1-54) (Internet)
Arthritis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Diet, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Systematic review
565 Black, C.D.; Oconnor, P.J.
Acute effects of dietary ginger on quadriceps muscle pain during moderate-intensity cycling exercise
Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab, 2008, 18(6), 653-664
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Nutrition/diet, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Muscles, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, ginger, Muscle pain (unspecified)
566 Brockow, T.
Mild water-filtered near-infrared whole-body hyperthermia as an adjunct to a standard multimodal rehabilitation in th the treatment of fibromyalgia
Results from a randomized controlled trial
Eur J Integr Med, 2008, 1(Suppl.1), S15 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Fibromyalgia, Hyperthermia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Thermotherapy
567 Vas, J.
Efficacy of acupuncture for the treatment of non-specific acute low back pain
Different components of the therapeutic effect
Eur J Integr Med, 2008, 1(Suppl.1), S18 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific), Traditional Chinese medicine
568 Taylor, S.L.; Kaur, M.; LoSicco, K.; Willard, J.; Camacho, F.; O'Rourke, K.S.; Feldman, S.R.
Pilot study of the effect of ultraviolet light on pain and mood in fibromyalgia syndrome
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(1), 15-23
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Fibromyalgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Light therapy, Physical therapy, Randomized trial
569 Green, B.N.; Johnson, C.; Moreau, W.
Is physical activity contraindicated for individuals with scoliosis?
A systematic literature review
J Chiropract Med, 2009, 8, 25-37
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Scoliosis, Systematic review
570 Trott, P. von; Wiedemann, A.M.; Lüdtke, R.; Reißhauer, A.; Willich, S.N.; Witt, C.M.
Qigong and exercise therapy for elderly patients with chronic neck pain (QIBANE)
A randomized controlled system
J Pain, 2009, 10(5), 501-508
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Neck pain, Physical therapy, Qi Gong, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine, Chronic pain
571 Sawitzke, A.D.; Shi, H.; Finco, M.F.; Dunlop, D.D.; Bingham, C.O.; Harris, C.L.; Singer, N.G.; Bradley, J.D.; Silver, D.; Jackson, C.G.; Lane, N.E.; Oddis, C.V.; Wolfe, F.; Lisse, J.; Furst, D.E.; Reda, D.J.; Moskowitz, R.W.; Williams, H.J.; Clegg, D.O.
The effect of glucosamine and/or chondroitin sulfate on the progression of knee osteoarthritis
A report from the glucosamine/chondroitin arthritis intervention trial
Arthritis Rheum, 2008, 58(10), 3183-3191
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chondroitin, Glucosamin, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
572 Reinhold, T.; Witt, C.M.; Willich, S.N.
Cost-effectiveness of acupuncture in the treatment of selected musculoskeletal system disorders
Eur J Integr Med, 2008, 1(Suppl.1), S52 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Economy, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Cost-effectiveness
573 Badsha, H.; Chhabra, V.; Leibman, C.; Mofti, A.; Kong, K.O.
The benefits of yoga for rheumatoid arthritis
Results of a preliminary, structured 8-week program
Rheumatol Int, 2009, 29(12), 1417-1421
Arthritis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial, Yoga
574 Duncan, B.; McDonough-Means, S. Worden, K.; Schnyer, R.; Andrews, J.; Meaney, F.J.
Effectiveness of osteopathy in the cranial field and myofascial release versus acupuncture as complementary treatment for children with spastic celebral palsy
A pilot study
JAOA, 2008, 108(10), 559-570
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Osteopathy, Pediatrics, Randomized trial, Muscular Spasm, Traditional Chinese medicine
575 Chen, X.; Li, Y.; Zheng, H.; Hu, K.; Zhang, H.; Zhao, L.; Li, Y.; Liu, L.; Mang, L.; Yu, S.
A randomized controlled trial of acupuncture and moxibustion to treat Bell's palsy according to different stages
Design protocoll
Contemp Clin Trials, 2009, 30(4), 347-353
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Electroacupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Moxibustion, Muscle paralysis, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Bell's palsy
576 Gill, S.D.; McBurney, H.; Schulz, D.L.
Land-based versus pool-based exercise for people awaiting joint replacement surgery of the hip of knee
Results of a randomized controlled trial
Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 2009, 90(3), 388-394
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Joints, Hip, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Rehabilitation
577 Rogers, C.E.; Larkey, L.K.; Keller, C.
A review of clinical trials of tai chi and qigong in older adults
West J Nurs Res, 2009, 31(2), 245-279
Anxiety, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, High blood pressure, Depression, Geriatrics, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Mental diseases, Qi Gong, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine, Review (CR)
578 Bellometti, S.; Roveri, A.; Tassoni, T.; Richelmi, P.; Grossi, F.
Modulation of neurogenic inflammation in osteoarthrosis patients undergoing a combined treatment of mud packs and acetaminophen
IMCJ, 2009, 8(2), 24-27
Arthrosis, Balneology, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Spine, Peloidtherapie, Peat therapy
579 Targino, R.A.; Imamura, M.; Kaziyama, H.H.S.; Souza, L.P.M.; Hsing, W.T.; Furlan, A.D.; Imamura, S.T.; Soares Azevedo Neto, R.
A randomized controlled trial of acupuncture added to usual treatment for fibromyalgia
J Rehabil Med, 2008, 40(7), 582-588
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Fibromyalgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
580 Wayne, P.M.; Kerr, C.E.; Schnyer, R.N.; Legedza, A.T.; Savetsky-German, J.; Shields, M.H.; Buring, J.E.; Davis, R.B.; Conboy, L.A.; Highfield, E.; Parton, B.; Thomas, P.; Laufer, M.R.
Japanese-style acupuncture for endometriosis-related pelvic pain in adolescents and young women
Results of a randomized sham-controlled trial
J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol, 2008, 21(5), 247-257
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Endometriosis, Gynaecology, Jugendmedizin, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pediatrics, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Pelvic girdle pain
581 Li, J.X.; Xu, D.Q.; Hong, Y.
Effects of 16-week tai chi intervention on postural stability and proprioception of knee and ankle in older people
Age Ageing, 2008, 37(5), 575-578
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Joints, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
582 Lorig, K.R.; Ritter, P.L.; Laurent, D.D.; Plant, K.
The internet-based arthritis self-management program
A one-year randomized trial for patients with arthritis or fibromyalgia
Arthritis Rheum, 2008, 59(7), 1009-1017
Arthritis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Fibromyalgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Lifestyle therapy, Randomized trial
583 Elden, H.; Fagevik-Olsen, M.; Ostgaard, H.C.; Stener-Victorin, E.; Hagberg, H.
Acupuncture as an adjunct to standard treatment for pelvic girdle pain in pregnant women
Randomised double-blinded controlled trial comparing acupuncture with non-penetrating sham acupuncture
Brit J Obstetrics Gyn, 2008, 115(13), 1655-1668
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Obstetrics, Traditional Chinese medicine, Pelvic girdle pain
584 Bratton, R.L.; Montero, D.P.; Adams, K.S.; Novas, C.M.A.; McKay, T.C.; Hall, L.J.; Foust, J.G.; Mueller, M.B.; O'Brien, P.C.; Atkinson, E.J.; Maurer, M.S.
Effect of 'ionized' wrist bracelets on musculoskeletal pain
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
Mayo Clin Proc, 2002, 77, 1164-1168
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Bioenergetics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Pain
585 Yuktasir, B.; Kaya, F.
Investigation into the long-term effects of static and PNF stretching exercises on range of motion and jump performance
J Bodyw Mov Ther, 2009, 13(1), 11-21
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial
586 Chen, M.-R.; Wang, P.; Cheng, G.; Guo, X.; Wei, G.-W.; Cheng, X.-H.
The warming acupuncture for treatment of sciatica in 30 cases
J Trad Chin Med, 2009, 29(1), 50-53
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Sciatica, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Moxibustion, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
587 Waller, B.; Lambeck, J.; Daly, D.
Therapeutic aquatic exercise in the treatment of low back pain
A systematic review
Clin Rehabil, 2009, 23(1), 3-14
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Hydrotherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Physical therapy, Systematic review, Water gymnastics
588 Meade, T.W.; Dyer, S.; Browne, W.; Townsend, J.; Frank, A.O.
Low back pain of mechanical origin
Randomised comparison of chiropractic and hospital outpatient treatment
BMJ, 1990, 300, 1431-1437
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific)
589 Lazik, D.; Gutschow, S.; Luther, S.; Erdmann, M.; Woltersdorf, J.
Effektstudie zur Wirksamkeit eines Hyaluronsäure-Komplexpräparates in ergänzender Therapie zur arthroskopischen Intervention bei Knorpelschäden im Kniegelenk
KIM, 2009, 50(3), 41-46
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Hyaluronsäure, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Meniskusläsion
590 Au-Yeung, S.S.Y.; Hui-Chan, C.W.Y.; Tang, J.C.S.
Short-form Tai Chi improves standing balance of people with chronic stroke
Neurorehabil Neural Repair, 2009, 23(5), 515-522
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Stroke, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
591 Yan, T.; Hui-Chan, C.W.
Transcutaneous electrical stimulation on acupuncture points improves muscle function in subjects after acute stroke
A randomized controlled trial
J Rehabil Med, 2009, 41(5), 312-316
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Electroacupuncture, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Muscles, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Rehabilitation, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
592 Slade, S.C.; Keating, J.L.
Effects of preferred-exercise prescription compared to usual exercise prescription on outcomes for people with non-specific low back pain
A randomized controlled trial
BMC Musculoskel Disord, 2009, 10, 14; (1-8)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Physical therapy, Randomized trial
593 Bovend'Eerdt, T.J.; Dawes, H.; Sackley, C.; Izadi, H.; Wade, D.T.
Mental techniques during manual stretching in spasticity
A pilot randomized controlled trial
Clin Rehabil, 2009, 23(2), 137-145
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Relaxation, Imagery, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Mind-body medicine, Physiotherapy, Progressive muscle relaxation, Randomized trial, Muscular Spasm, Stretching
594 Hsieh, L.F.; Chen, S.C.; Chuang, C.C.; Chai, H.M.; Chen, W.S.; He, Y.C.
Supervised aerobic exercise is more effective than home aerobic exercise in female chinese patients sith rheumatoid arthritis
J Rehabil Med, 2009, 41(5), 332-337
Arthritis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases
595 Lee, S.-H.; Lee, B.-C.
Electrocacupuncture relieves pain in men with chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome
Three-arm randomized trial
Urology, 2009, 73(5), 1936-1041
Acupuncture, Andrology, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Electroacupuncture, Urinary tract, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Inflammation of the prostata, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Pelvic girdle pain
596 Relton, C.; Smith, C.; Raw, J.; Walters, C.; Adebajo, A.O.; Thomas, K.J.; Young, T.A.
Healthcare provided by a homeopath as an adjunct to usual care for Fibromyalgia (FMS)
Results of a pilot Randomised Controlled Trial
Homeopathy, 2009, 98(2), 77-82
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Fibromyalgia, Homeopathy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial
597 Frestedt, J.L.; Kuskowski, M.A.; Zenk, J.L.
A natural seaweed derived mineral supplement (Aquamin F) for knee osteoarthritis
A randomised, placebo controlled pilot study
Nutrition J, 2009, 8, 7; (1-8)
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Sea remedies, Minerals, Dietary supplementation, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
598 Vaillant, J.; Rouland, A.; Martigné, P.; Braujou, R.; Nissen, M.J.; Caillat-Miousse, J.L.; Vuillerme, N.; Nougier, V.; Juvin, R.
Massage and mobilization of the feet and ankles in elderly adults
Effect on clinical balance performance
Man Ther, 2009, 14(6), 661-664
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Joints, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
599 Hallegraeff, H.J.; Greef, M. de; Winters, J.C.; Lucas, C.
Manipulative therapy and clinical prediction criteria in treatment of acute nonspecific low back pain
Percept Motor Skills, 2009, 108(1), 196-208
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Physiotherapy, Randomized trial
600 Baillet, A.; Payraud, E.; Niderprim, V.A.; Nissen, M.J.; Allenet, B.; Francois, P.; Grange, L.; Casez, P.; Juvin, R.; Gaudin, P.
A dynamic exercise programme to improve patients' disability in rheumatoid arthritis
A prospective randomized controlled trial
Rheumatol, 2009, 48(4), 410-415
Arthritis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases