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801 Suoh, S.; Donoyama, N.; Ohkoshi, N.
Anma massage (Japanese massage) therapy for patients with Parkinson's disease in geriatric health services facilities
Effectiveness on limited range of motion of the shoulder joint
J Bodyw Mov Ther, 2016, 20(2), 364-372
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Nervous system, Parkinson's disease, Shoulder, Traditional Japanese medicine
802 Wälchli, C.; Saltzwedel, G.; Rist, L.; Bach-Meguid, B.; Eberhard, J.; Decker, M.; Simoes-Wüst, A.P.
Klinische Ergebnisse Rhythmischer Massage
Eine prospektive Kohorten-Studie mit ambulanten Patientinnen und Patienten in der Schweiz
Merkurstab, 2017, 70(4), 287-297
Anthroposophic medicine, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Mental diseases, Conduct disorder, Rhythmische Massage, Cohort study
803 Li, J.-Y.; Guo, W.; Sun, Z.-G.; Huang, Q.-S.; Lee, E.Y.; Wang, Y.; Yao, X.-D.
Cupping therapy for treating knee osteoarthritis
The evidence from systematic review and meta-analysis
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2017, 28, 152-160
Purgative therapy, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Rheumatic diseases, Cupping
804 Mischke, J.J.; Jayaseelan, D.J.; Sault, J.D.; Emerson Kavchak, A.J.
The symptomatic and functional effects of manual physical therapy on plantar heel pain
A systematic review
J Man Manip Ther, 2018, 25(1), 3-10
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Systematic review, Plantar fasciitis
805 Del Grossi Moura, M.; Lopes, L.C.; Biavatti, M.W.; Kennedy, S.A.; Oliveira e Silva, M.C. de; Silva, M.T.; Cássia Bergamaschi, C. de
Oral herbal medicines marketed in Brazil for the treatment of osteoarthritis
A systematic review and meta-analysis
Phytother Res, 2017, 31(11), 1676-1685
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine, Rheumatic diseases, Systematic review
806 Zou, L.; Wang, C.; Chen, K.; Shu, Y.; Chen, X.; Luo, L.; Zhao, X.
The effect of Taichi practice on attenuating bone mineral density loss
A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Int J Environ Res Publ Health, 2017, 14(9), 1000; (1-19)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Osteoporosis, Systematic review, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
807 Liu, F.; Zhou, F.; Zhao, M.; Fang, T.; Chen, M.; Yan, X.
Acupotomy therapy for chronic nonspecific neck pain
A systematic review and meta-analysis
eCAM, 2017, Article ID 6197308, (1-12)
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Neck pain, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
808 Zajonz, d.; Fakler, J.K.M.; Dahse, a.J.; Zhao, F.J.; Edel, M.; Josten, C.; Roth, A.
Evaluation of a multimodal pain therapy concept for chronic pain after total knee arthroplasty
A pilot study in 21 patients
Patient Saf Surg, 2017, 11, 22; (1-10)
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Joints, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Conventional medicine, Manual therapy, Physiotherapy, Postoperative complaints, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
809 Kim, M.-H.; Lee, Y.-J.; Shin, J.-S.; Lee, J.; Jeong, H.; Kim, M.-R.; Park, S.-M.; Go, U.; Kim, S.-M.; Kim, J.-Y.; Hwang, D.-G.; Ha, I.-H.
The long-term course of outcomes for lumbar intervertebral disc herniation following integrated complementary and alternative medicine inpatient treatment
A prospective observational study
eCAM, 2017, Article ID 5239719, (1-9)
Acupuncture, Disc damage (intervertebral), Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Phytomedicine, Traditional Chinese medicine, Traditional Korean Medicine, Pharmacopuncture, Bee venom acupuncture
810 He, C.; Ma, H.
Effectiveness of trigger point dry needling for plantar heel pain
A meta-analysis of seven randomized controlled trials
J Pain Res, 2017, 10, 1933-1942
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Traditional Chinese medicine, Plantar fasciitis
811 Euppayo, T.; Punjapornwithaya, V.; Vhomdej, S.; Ongchai, S.; Nganvongpanit, K.
Effects of hyaluronic acid combined with anti-inflammatory drugs compared with hyaluronic acid alone, in clinical trials and experiments in osteoarthritis
A systematic review and meta-analysis
BMC Musculoskel Disord, 2017, 18, 387; (1-14)
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Basic Research, Hyaluronsäure, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Rheumatic diseases, Systematic review
812 Gendy, A. el; Saber, M.M.; Daoud, E.M.; Abdel-Wahhab, K.G.; Abd el-Rahman, E.; Hegazi, A.G.
Role of bee venom acupuncture in improving pain and life quality in Egyptian chronic low back pain patients
J Appl Pharm Sci, 2017, 7(8), 168-174
Acupuncture, Apitherapy, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Back pain (non-specific), Traditional Chinese medicine, Bee venom acupuncture
813 Weerasekara, I.; Osmoterly, P.; Snodgrass, S.; Marquez, J.; Zoete, R. de; Rivett, D.A.
Clinical benefits of joint mobilisation on ankle sprains
A systematic review and meta-analysis
Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 2018, 997), 1395-1412
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Meta-analysis, Systematic review, Sprain, Mobilisation
814 Adams, A.; Eschman, J.; Ge, W.
Acupressure for chronic low back pain
A single system study
J Phys Ther Sci, 2017, 29(8), 1416-1420
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
815 Nelson, N.L.; Churilla, J.R.
Massage therapy for pain and function in patients with arthritis
A systematic review of randomized controlled trials
Am J Phys Med Rehabil, 2017, 96(9), 665-672
Arthritis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Rheumatic diseases, Systematic review
816 Peng, L.; Zhang, C.; Zhou, L.; Zuo, H.X.; He, X.K.; Niu, Y.M.
Traditional manual acupuncture combined with rehabilitation therapy for shoulder hand syndrome after stroke within the Chinese healthcare system
A systematic review and meta-analysis
Clin Rehabil, 2018, 32(4), 429-439
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Brachialgia, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Rehabilitation, Stroke, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
817 Lambert, M.N.T.; Hu, L.M.; Jeppesen, P.B.
A systematic review and meta-analysis of the effects of isoflavone formulations against estrogen-deficient bone resorption in peri- and postmenopausal women
Am J Clin Nutr, 2017, 106(3), 801-811
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Menopause, Meta-analysis, Osteoporosis, Phytomedicine, Systematic review
818 Othong, R.; Trakulsrichai, S.; Wananukul, W.
Diospyros rhodocalyx (Tako-Na), a Thai folk medicine, associated with hypokalemia and generalized muscle weakness
A case series
Clin Toxicol, 2017, 55(9), 986-990
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Diospyros, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Myasthenia, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Thai Medicine, Diospyros rhodocalyx
819 Li, X.; Wang, R.; Xing, X.; Shi, X.; Tian, J.; Zhang, J.; Ge, L.; Zhang, J.; Li, L.; Yang, K.
Acupuncture for myofascial pain syndrome
A network meta-analysis of 33 randomized controlled tzrials
Pain Physician, 2017, 20(6), E883-E902
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Myofasziales Schmerzsyndrom, Traditional Chinese medicine
820 Luo, J.; Jin, D.E.; Yang, G.Y.; Zhang, Y.Z.; Wang, J.M.; Kong, W.P.; Tao, Q.W.
Total glucosides of paeony for rheumatoid arthritis
A systematic review of randomized controlled trials
Complement Ther Med, 2017, 34, 46-56
Arthritis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Paeonia, Phytomedicine, Rheumatic diseases, Systematic review
821 Rovare, V.P. da; Magalhães, GPA; Jardini, GDA; Beraldo, ML; Gameiro, MO; Agarwal, A; Luvizutto, GJ; Paula-Ramos, L; Camargo, SEA; de Oliveira, LD; Bazan, R; El Dib, R
Cannabinoids for spasticity due to multiple sclerosis or paraplegia
A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials
Complement Ther Med, 2017, 34, 170-185
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Cannabis, Cannabis sativa, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Multiple sclerosis, Nervous system, Phytomedicine, Querschnittlähmung, Muscular Spasm, Systematic review
822 Lipardo, D.S.; Aseron, A.M.C.; Kwan, M.M.; Tsang, W.W.
Effect of exercise and cognitive training on falls and fall-related factors in older adults with mild cognitive impairment
A systematic review
Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 2017, 98(10), 2079-2096
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Dementia, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Physical therapy, Prevention, Rehabilitation, Systematic review
823 Webb, T.R.; Rajendran, D.
Myofascial techniques: What are their effects on joint range of motion and pain?
A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials
J Bodyw Mov Ther, 2016, 20(3), 682-699
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Joints, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Meta-analysis, Pain, Systematic review
824 Gordon, C.M.; Andrasik, F.; Schleip, R.; Birbaumer, N.; Rea, M.
Myofascial triggerpoint release (MTR) for treating chronic shoulder pain
A novel approach
J Bodyw Mov Ther, 2016, 20(3), 614-622
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Schulterschmerz (unspezifisch)
825 Mozaffari-Khosravi, H.; Naderi, Z.; Dehghan, A.; Nadjarzadeh, A.; Fallah Huseini, H.
Effect of ginger supplementation on proinflammatory cytokines in older patients with osteoarthritis
Outcomes of a randomized controlled clinical trial
J Nutr Gerontol Geriatr, 2016, 35(3), 209-218
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Rheumatic diseases, ginger
826 Seca, S.; Miranda, D.; Patricio, M.; Correia, R.; Kirch, S.; Cabrita, A.S.; Greten, H.J.
New pressure algometry device for the quantification of acupuncture induced pain relief
J Altern Complement Integr Med, 2017, 3(1), 019; (1-7)
Acupuncture, Arthritis, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Methodology, Rheumatic diseases, Pain, Theory, Traditional Chinese medicine, Chronic pain
827 Kemmler, W.; Weissenfels, A.; Bebenek, M.; Fröhlich, M.; Kleinöder, H.; Kohl, M.; Stengel, S. von
Effects of whole-body electromyostimulation on low back pain in people with chronic unspecific dorsal pain
A meta-analysis of individual patient data from randomized controlled WB-EMS trials
eCAM, 2017, Article ID 8480429, (1-8)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Electrotherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Physical therapy, Back pain (non-specific)
828 Fehr, A.; Shoma, A.; Ismail, M.A.; Mousa, A.K.
Honey and cupping for leg ulcer healing in rheumatoid arthritis patients, data supporting their use in clinical practice
Int J Complement Altern Med, 2016, 3(6), 00093; (1-5)
Purgative therapy, Apitherapy, Arthritis, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Homespun remedies, Skin diseases, Honey, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Rheumatic diseases, Cupping, Crural ulcer, Traditional medicine
829 Bizzarri, P.; Buzzatti, L.; Cattrysse, E.; Scafoglieri, A.
Thoracic manual therapy is not more effective than placebo thoracic manual therapy in patients with shoulder dysfunctions
A systematic review with meta-analysis
Musculoskelet Sci Pract, 2018, 33, 1-10
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Meta-analysis, Schulterschmerz (unspezifisch), Systematic review
830 Cramer, H.; Klose, P.; Brinkhaus, B.; Michalsen, A.; Dobos, G.
Effects of yoga on chronic neck pain
A systematic review and meta-analysis
Clin Rehabil, 2017, 31(11), 1457-1465
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Meta-analysis, Mind-body medicine, Neck pain, Systematic review, Yoga
831 Wu, F.; Wills, K.; Laslett, L.L.; Oldenburg, B.; Jones, G.; Winzenberg, T.
Associations of dietary patterns with bone mass, muscle strength and balance in a cohort of Australian middle-aged women
Br J Nutr, 2017, 118(8), 598–606
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Nutrition/diet, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Menopause, Muscles, Osteoporosis
832 Ibrahim, M.A.M.; Hasbollah, H.R.; Ibrahim, M.A.H.; Marican, N.D.; Halim, M.h.A.; RAshid, A.F.A.; Yasin, N.H.M.
Physical activity associate low back pain and intervention program
Review
AIP Conference Proceedings, 2017, 1891, 020062; (1-7)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Physical therapy, Back pain (non-specific), Systematic review
833 Wei, X.; Tian, F.; Shen, H.; Jiang, J.; Zhang, Y.; Chai, Y.; Xie, Y.
Identifying risk factors for bone mass transition states for postmenopausal osteoporosis
Eur J Integr Med, 2017, 14, 7-12
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Diagnostics, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Menopause, Osteoporosis, Traditional Chinese medicine
834 Xiang, A.; Cheng, K.; Shen, X.; Xu, P.; Liu, S.
The immediate analgesic effect of acupuncture for pain
A systematic review and meta-analysis
eCAM, 2017, Article ID 3837194, (1-13)
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Headache, Meta-analysis, Migraine, Nervous system, Pain, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
835 Luca, K.E. de; Fang, S.H.; Ong, J.; Shin, K.S.; Woods, S.; Tuchin, P.J.
The effectiveness and safety of manual therapy on pain and disability in older persons with chronic low back pain
A systematic review
J Manipulative Physiol Ther, 2017, 40(7), 527-534
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Systematic review
836 Caplan, N.; Robson, H; Robson, A.; Barry, G.; Wilkes, G.
Associations between community-based physiotherapy for musculoskeletal injury and health related quality of life (EQ-5D)
A multi-centre retrospective analysis
Health Qual Life Outcomes, 2017, 15(1), 212; (1-7)
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Physiotherapy, Retrospective design, Pain
837 Fernandopulle, S.; Perry, M.; Manlapaz, D.; Jaykaran, P.
Effect of land-based generic physical activity interventions on pain, physical function, and physical performance in hip and knee osteoarthritis
A systematic review and meta-analysis
Am J Phys Med Rehabil, 2017, 96(11), 773-792
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Hip arthrosis, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Physical therapy, Rheumatic diseases, Pain, Systematic review
838 Tricco, A.C.; Thomas, S.M.; Veroniki, A.A.; Hamid, J.S.; Cogo, E.; Strifler, L.; Khan, P.A.; Robson, R.; Sibley, K.M.; MacDonald, H.; Riva, J.J.; Thavorn, K.; Wilson, C.; Holroyd-Leduc, J.; Kerr, G.D.; Feldman, F.; Majumdar, S.R.; Jaglal, S.B.; Hui, W.; Struas, S.E.
Comparisons of interventions for preventing falls in older adults
A systematic review and meta-analysis
JAMA, 2017, 318(17), 1687-1699
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Nutrition/diet, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Fracture, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Dietary supplementation, Nervous system, Physical therapy, Systematic review
839 Choi, T.Y.; Lee, M.S.; Kim, J.I.; Zaslawski, C.
Moxibustion for the treatment of osteoarthritis
An updated systematic review and meta-analysis
Maturitas, 2017, 100, 34-48
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Moxibustion, Rheumatic diseases, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
840 Sielski, R.; Rief, W.; Glombiewski, J.A.
Efficacy of biofeedback in chronic back pain
A meta-analysis
Int J Behav Med, 2017, 24(1), 25-41
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Biofeedback, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Mind-body medicine, Back pain (non-specific), Pain, Chronic pain
841 Saracoglu, I.; Emuk, Y.; Taspinar, F.
Does taping in addition to physiotherapy improve the outcomes in subacromial impingement syndrome?
A systematic review
Physiother Theory Pract, 2018, 34(4), 251-263
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Physical therapy, Physiotherapy, Systematic review, Taping, Impingement-Syndrom, Kinesio-taping
842 Cezairli, B.; Sivrikaya, E.C.; Omezli, M.M.; Ayranci, F.; Seyhan Cezairli, N.
Results of combined, single-session arthrocentesis and dextrose prolotherapy for symptomatic temporomandibular joint syndrome
A case series
J Altern Complement Med, 2017, 23(10), 771-777
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Dextrose, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Tempromandibular joint disorder
843 Daily, J.W.; Zhang, T.; Cao, S.; Park, S.
Efficacy and safety of GuiZhi-ShaoYao-ZhiMu decoction for treating rheumatoid arthritis
A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials
J Altern Complement Med, 2017, 23(10), 756-770
Arthritis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Rheumatic diseases, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, GuiZhi-ShaoYao-ZhiMu
844 Calviño, L.C.; Gross, S.C.; Álvarez, T.M.; Cruz, L.K.D.
Efectividad del AliviHo®-reuma en pacientes con artrosis de rodilla
Effectiveness of the AliviHo®-rheumatism in patients with arthrosis of the knee
Medisan, 2017, 21(5), 565; (1-9)
Arthrosis, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Homeopathy, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Retrospective design, Rheumatic diseases, AliviHo®-reuma
845 Botelho, M.B.; Alvarenga, B.A.P.; Molina, N.; Ribas, M.; Baptista, A.F.
Spinal manipulative therapy and sports performance enhancement
A systematic review
J Manipulative Physiol Ther, 2017, 40(7), 535-543
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Sports medicine, Systematic review
846 Masterson, T.A.; Masterson, j.M.; Azzinaro, J.; Manderson, L.; Swain, S.; Ramasamy, R.
Comprehensive pelvic floor physical therapy program for men with idiopathic chronic pelvic pain syndrome
A prospective study
Transl Androl_Urol, 2017, 6(5), 910-915
Andrology, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Pelvic floor exercises, Pelvic girdle pain
847 Busch, A.J.; Spuy, I. van der; Tupper, S.; Kim, S.Y.; Bidonde, J.; Overend, T.J.
Whole body vibration exercise training for fibromyalgia
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2017, 9(CD011755), 1-23 (Studienprotokoll)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Fibromyalgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Rheumatic diseases, Systematic review, Vibration therapy
848 Fernandes, A.C.; Duarte Moura, D.M.; Da Silva, L.G.D.; De Almeida, E.O.; Barbosa, G.A.S.
Acupuncture in temporomandibular disorder myofascial pain treatment
A systematic review
J Oral Facial Pain Headache, 2017, 31(3), 225-232
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Tempromandibular joint disorder, Myofasziales Schmerzsyndrom, Systematic review
849 Veronese, N.; Maggi, S.; Schofield, P.; Stubbs, B.
Dance movement therapy and falls prevention
Maturitas, 2017, 102, 1-5
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Systematic review, Tanztherapie
850 Segura-Jiménez, V.; Gatto-Cardia, C.M.; Martins-Pereira, C.M.; Delgado-Fernández, M.; Aparicio, V.A.; Carbonell-Baeza, A.
Biodanza reduces acute pain severity in women with fibromyalgia
Pain Manag Nurs, 2017, 18(5), 318-327
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Fibromyalgia, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Rheumatic diseases, Pain, Tanztherapie
851 Yang, X.-Q.; Liu, L.; Yang, W.-Y.; Dong, H.-H.; Yang, Y.-R.; Li, Y.
Efficacy and safety of the TCM Qi-supplementing therapy in patients with myasthenia gravis
A systematic and meta-analysis
eCAM, 2017, Article ID 6512572, (1-10)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Myasthenia, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
852 Breucker, S. de; Rouvière, H.; Mélot, C.; Appelboom, T.
Flexofytol® (a Belgian curcumin extract) for the treatment of aged patients with osteoarthritis and comorbidity
Open J Rheumatol Autoimm Dis, 2017, 7, 167-177
Arthrosis, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Curcuma, Curcuma longa, Spices, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Retrospective design, Rheumatic diseases
853 Ge, L.; Zheng, Q.-X.; Lao, Y.-T.; Tan, J.-Y.; Xie, Q.-L.; Rask, M.
Effects of traditional Chinese exercises on the rehabilitation of limb function among stroke patients
A systematic review and meta-analysis
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2017, 29, 35-47
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Qi Gong, Rehabilitation, Stroke, Systematic review, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine, Baduanjin
854 Lee, N.-W.; Kim, G.-H.; Heo, I.; Kim, K.-W.; Ha, I.-H.; Lee, J.-H.; Hwang, E.-H.; Shin, B.-C.
Chuna (or Tuina) manual therapy for musculoskeletal disorders
A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
eCAM, 2017, Article ID 8218139, (1-32)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Meta-analysis, Back pain (non-specific), Pain, Systematic review, Tuina, Muscle pain (unspecified)
855 Saedt, E.R.I.C.; Driehuis, F.; Hoogeboom, T.J.; Woude, B.H. van der; Bie, R.A. de; Nijhuis-van der Sanden, M.W.G.
Common manual therapy practices in the Netherlands for infants with upper cervical dysfunction
A prospective cohort study
J Manipulative Physiol Ther, 2018, 41(1), 52-61
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, KISS-Syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Neonatologie, Pediatrics
856 Yang, M.; Jiang, L.; Wang, Q.; Chen, H.; Xu, G.
Traditional Chinese medicine for knee osteoarthritis
An overview of systematic review
PLoS ONE, 2017, 12(12), e0189884; (1-16)
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Rheumatic diseases, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, Review (CR)
857 Zhao, J.-G.; Zeng, X.-T.; Wang, J.; Liu, L.
Association between Calcium or Vitamin D supplementation and fracture incidence in community-dwelling older adults
A systematic review and meta-analysis
JAMA, 2017, 318(24), 2466-2482
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Calciferol, Calcium, Nutrition/diet, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Fracture, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Minerals, Dietary supplementation, Osteoporosis, Systematic review, Vitamins
858 Chad-Friedman, E.; Talaei-Khoei, M.; Ring, D.; Vranceanu, A.M.
First use of a brief 60-second mindfulness exercise in an orthopedic surgical practice
Results from a pilot study
Arch Bone Jt Surg, 2017, 5(6), 400-405
Mindfulness meditation, Anxiety, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Surgery, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Pain
859 Concoff, A.; Sancheti, P.; Niazi, F.; Shaw, P.; Rosen, J.
The efficacy of multiple versus single hyaluronic acid injections
A systematic review and meta-analysis
BMC Musculoskel Disord, 2017, 18, 542; (1-14)
Applikationsform, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Hyaluronsäure, Injektion, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Rheumatic diseases, Systematic review
860 Petersen, S.; Domino, N.; Postma, C.; Wells, C.; Cook, C.
Scapulothoracic muscle strength changes following a single session of manual therapy and an exercise programme in subjects with neck pain
Musculoskeletal Care, 2016, 14(4), 195-205
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Neck pain, Physiotherapy
861 Chang, S.C.; Hsu, C.H.; Hsu, C.K.; Yang, S.S.; Chang, S.J.
Acupuncture for chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome
Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Neurourol Urodyn, 2017, 36(2), 474-481
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Urinary tract, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Inflammation of the prostata, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, Pelvic girdle pain
862 Eckenrode, B.J.; Kietrys, D.M.; Parrott, J.S.
Effectiveness of manual therapy on pain and self-reported function in individuals with patellofemoral pain
Systematic review and meta-analysis
J Orthop Sports Phys Ther, 2018, 48(5), 358-371
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Meta-analysis, Systematic review, Patellafemoralsyndrom
863 Shem, K.; Karasik, D.; Carufel, P.; Kao, M.-C.; Zheng, P.
Seated Tai Chi to alleviate pain and improve quality of life in individuals with spinal cord disorder
J Spinal Cord Med, 2016, 39(3), 353-358
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Back pain (non-specific), Pain, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine, spinal cord injury
864 Kwon, C.-Y.; Lee, B.
Clinical effects of acupressure on neck pain syndrome (nakchim)
A systematic review
Integr Med Res, 2018, 7(3), 219-230
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Neck pain, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
865 Kim, K.H.; Jang, S.; Lee, J.A.; Jang, B.-H.; Go, H.-Y.; Park, S.; Jo, H.-G.; Lee, M.S.; Ko, S.-G.
Experiences providing medical assistance during the Sewol ferry disaster using Traditional Korean Medicine
eCAM, 2017, Article ID 3203768, (1-8)
Respiratory diseases, Treatment concept, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Emergency medicine/Intensive care, Practice, Mental diseases, Traditional Korean Medicine, Trauma
866 Ma, J.X.; Zhang, L.K.; Kuang, M.J.; Zhao, J.; Wang, Y.; Lu, B.; Sun, L.; Ma, X.L.
The effect of preoperative training on functional recovery in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty
A systematic review and meta-analysis
Int J Surg, 2018, 51, 205-212
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Joints, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Postoperative complaints, Rehabilitation, Systematic review
867 Zhan, J.; Pan, R.; Zhou, M.; Tan, F.; Huang, Z.; Dong, J.; Wen, Z.
Electroacupuncture as an adjunctive therapy for motor dysfunction in acute stroke survivors
A systematic review and meta-analyses
BMJ Open, 2018, 8(1), e017153; (1-11)
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Electroacupuncture, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Rehabilitation, Stroke, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
868 Zou, L.; Yeung, A.; Quan, X.; Boyden, S.D.; Wang, H.
A systematic review and meta-analysis of mindfulness-based (Baduanjin) exercise for alleviating musculoskeletal pain and improving sleep quality in people with chronic diseases
Int J Environ Res Publ Health, 2018, 15(2), 206; (1-19)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Mental diseases, Sleep disorders, Pain, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, Baduanjin
869 Ho, T.-J.; Cho, K.-T.; Li, C.-H.; Kuo, B.-C.; Huang, T.-C.
Quantitative motion analysis of Tai Chi Chuan
The upper extremity movement
Biomed Res Int, 2018, Article ID 2538765, (1-9)
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
870 Zhang, Q.; Yue, J.; Golianu, B.; Sun, Z.; Lu, Y.
Updated systematic review and meta-analysis of acupuncture for chronic knee pain
Acupunct Med, 2017, 35(6), 452-459
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Rheumatic diseases, Pain, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, Chronic pain
871 Oliveira, F.R. de; Gonçalves, L.C.V.; Borghi, F.; Silva, L.G.R.V. da; Gomes, A.E.; Trevisan, G.; Souza, A.L. de; Grassi-Kassisse, D.M.; Oliveira Crege, D.R.X. de
Massage therapy in cortisol circadian rhythm, pain intensity, perceived stress index and quality of life of fibromyalgia syndrome patients
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2018, 30, 85-90
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Fibromyalgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Rheumatic diseases
872 Corcoran, K.L.; Dunn, A.S.; Green, B.N.; Formolo, L.R.; Beehler, G.P.
Changes in female veterans' neck pain following chiropractic care at a hospital for veterans
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2018, 30, 91-95
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Neck pain, Retrospective design
873 Wang, J.; Chen, N.; Fang, L.; Feng, Z.; Li, G.; Mucelli, A.; Zhang, X.; Zhou, X.
A systematic review about the efficacy and safety of Tripterygium wilfordii Hook.f. preaparations used for the management of rheumatoid arthritis
eCAM, 2018, Article ID 1567463, (1-13)
Arthritis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Rheumatic diseases, Systematic review, Tripterygium wilfordii
874 Häuser, W.
Ist Hypnotherapie eine etablierte Behandlungsmethode in der Inneren Medizin?
Hypnose-ZHH, 2010, 5(1+2), 237-252
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Fibromyalgia, Hypnosis, Internal medicine, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Mind-body medicine, Irritable bowel syndrome, Rheumatic diseases, Systematic review
875 Beazley, D.; Patel, S.; Davis, B.; Vinson, S.; Bolgla, L.
Trunk and hip muscle activation during yoga poses
Implications for physical therapy practice
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2017, 29, 130-135
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Muscles, Yoga
876 Yaseen, K.; Hendrick, P.; Ismail, A.; Felemban, M.; Alshehri, M.A.
The effectiveness of manual therapy in treating cervicogenic dizziness
A systematic review
J Phys Ther Sci, 2018, 30(1), 96-102
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Nervous system, Vertigo, Systematic review, Spine
877 Hamre, H.J.; Witt, C.M.; Kienle, G.S.; Glockmann, A.; Ziegler, R.; Willich, S.N.; Kiene, H.
Langzeitergebnisse der anthroposophischen Therapie bei chronischem Lendenwirbelsäulen-Syndrom
Eine Folgeanalyse nach 24 Monaten
Merkurstab, 2018, 71(1), 43-53
Anthroposophic medicine, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Retrospective design
878 Seo, S.Y.; Lee, K.B.; Shin, J.S.; Lee, J.; Kim, M.R.; Ha, I.H.; Ko, Y.; Lee, Y.J.
Effectiveness of acupuncture and electroacupuncture for chronic neck pain
A systematic review and meta-analysis
Am J Chin Med, 2017, 45(8), 1573-1595
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Electroacupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Neck pain, Pain, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, Chronic pain
879 Liu, L.; Huang, Q.M.; Liu, Q.G.; Thitham, N.; Li, L.H.; Ma, Y.T.; Zhao, J.M.
Evidence for dry needling in the management of myofascial trigger points associated with low back pain
A systematic review and meta-analysis
Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 2018, 99(1), 144-152.e2
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Meta-analysis, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
880 Skinner, E.H.; Dinh, T.; Hewitt, M.; Piper, R.; Thwaites, C.
An Ai Chi-based aquatic group improves balance and reduces falls in community-dwelling adults
A pilot observational cohort study
Physiother Theory Pract, 2016, 32(8), 581-590
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Prevention, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
881 Deng, Y.-Z.; Xu, L.-G.; Chen, L.; Zhou, D.; Liu, Y.
Effectiveness of acupuncture in the management of cervical spondylosis
A meta-analysis
J Biol Regul Homeost Agents, 2017, 31(4), 1017-1022
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Spondylosis, Traditional Chinese medicine
882 Souza Mitidieri, A.M. de; Ferreira Gurian, M.B.; Silva, A.P.M. da; Poli-Neto, O.B.; Noguiera, A.A.; Candido-dos-Reis, F.J.; Rosa-e-Silva, J.C.
Effect of acupuncture on chronic pelvic pain secondary to abdominal myofascial syndrome not responsive to local anaesthetic block
A pilot study
Med Acupunct, 2017, 29(6), 397-404
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Myofasziales Schmerzsyndrom, Traditional Chinese medicine, Pelvic girdle pain
883 Maeda, T.; Kudo, Y.; Horluchi, T.; Makino, N.
Clinical and anti-aging effect of mud-bathing therapy for patients with fibromyalgia
Mol Cell Biochem, 2018, 444(1-2), 87-92
Balneology, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Fibromyalgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Rheumatic diseases, Peloidtherapie, Peat therapy
884 Middleton, K.R.; Ward, M.M.; Haaz Moonaz, S.; López, M.M.; Tataw-Ayuketah, G.; Yang, L.; Acevedo, A.T.; Brandon, Z.; Wallen, G.R.
Feasibility and assessment of outcome measures for yoga as self-care for minorities with arthritis
A pilot study
Pilot Feasibility Stud, 2018, 4, 53; (1-11)
Arthritis, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Rheumatic diseases, Yoga
885 Tang, S.; Mo, Z.; Zhang, R.
Acupuncture for lumbar disc herniation
A systematic review and meta-analysis
Acupunct Med, 2018, 36(2), 62-70
Acupuncture, Disc damage (intervertebral), Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
886 Franco, J.V.; Turk, T.; Jung, J.H.; Xiao, Y.T.; Iakhno, S.; Garrote, V.; Vietto, V.
Non-pharmacological interventions for treating chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2018, 1(CD012551), 1-15
Acupuncture, Andrology, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Biofeedback, Urinary tract, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Physical therapy, Inflammation of the prostata, Systematic review, Thermotherapy, Traditional Chinese medicine, Pelvic girdle pain
887 Oh, S.; Lee, M.; Yeom, J.-W.; Kim, T.Y.; Kim, M.S.; Yoon, B.C.
Effect of aquomanual therapy on pain and physical function of patients with chronic musculoskeletal disorders
A pilot study using quantitative and qualitative methods
Eur J Integr Med, 2018, 17, 9-15
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Hydrotherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Physical therapy
888 Glover, L.; Kinsey, D.; Clappison, D.J.; Gardiner, E.; Jomeen, J.
“I never thought I could do that…”
Findings from an Alexander Technique pilot group for older people with a fear of falling
Eur J Integr Med, 2018, 17, 79-85
Alexander technique, Anxiety, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Nervous system, Prevention, Mental diseases
889 Lee, J.W.; Hyun, M.K.
Herbal medicine (Gegen-decoction) for treating cervical spondylosis
A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Eur J Integr Med, 2018, 18, 52-58
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Spondylosis, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, Gegen
890 Chen, L.; Lin, C.C.; Huang, T.W.; Kuan, Y.C.; Huang, Y.H.; Chen, H.C.; Kao, C.Y.; Su, C.M.; Tam, K.W.
Effect of acupuncture on aromatase inhibitor-induced arthralgia in patients with breast cancer
A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Breast, 2017, 33, 132-138
Acupuncture, Arthralgia, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Breast cancer, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Meta-analysis, Rheumatic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
891 Alotaibi, M.; Ayoub, A.; King, T.; Uddin, S.
The effect of kinesio taping in reducing myofascial pain syndrome on the upper trapezius muscle
A systematic review and meta-analysis
Eur Sci J, 2018, 14(6), 336-350
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Myofasziales Schmerzsyndrom, Physical therapy, Systematic review, Taping, Kinesio-taping
892 Pan, H.; Jin, R.; Li, M.; Liu, Z.; Xie, Q.; Wang, P.
The effectiveness of acupuncture for osteoporosis
A systematic review and meta-analysis
Am J Chin Med, 2018, 46(3), 489-513
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Osteoporosis, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
893 Rusciano, A.; Corradini, G.; Stoianov, I.
Neuroplus biofeedback improves attention, resilience, and injury prevention in elite soccer players
Psychophysiology, 2017, 54(6), 916-926
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Biofeedback, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Prevention, Sports medicine
894 Hoffman, M.D.; Agnish, V.
Functional outcome from sacroiliac joint prolotherapy in patients with sacroiliac joint instability
Complement Ther Med, 2018, 37, 64-68
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain
895 Kahwati, L.C.; Palmieri Weber, R.; Pan, H.; Gourlay, M.; LeBlanc, E.; Coker-Schwimmer, M.; Viswanathan, M.
Vitamin D, calcium, or combined supplementation for the primary prevention of fractures in community-dwelling adults
Evidence report and systematic review for the US preventive services task force
JAMA, 2018, 319(15), 1600-1612
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Calciferol, Calcium, Nutrition/diet, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Fracture, Complementary and alternative medicine, Minerals, Dietary supplementation, Prevention, Systematic review, Vitamins
896 Yang, L.; Tan, J.Y.; Ma, H.; Zhao, H.; Lai, J.; Chen,J.X.; Suen, L.K.P.
Warm-needle moxibustion for spasticity after stroke
A systematic review of randomized controlled trials
Int J Nurs Stud, 2018, 82, 129-138
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Moxibustion, Rehabilitation, Stroke, Muscular Spasm, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
897 Malmir, H.; Shab-Bidar, S.; Djarfarian, K.
Vitamin C intake in relation to bone mineral density and risk of hip fracture and osteoporosis
A systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies
Br J Nutr, 2018, 119(8), 847-858
Acidum, Acidum ascorbicum, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Nutrition/diet, Hip, Clinical research, Fracture, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Osteoporosis, Systematic review, Vitamins
898 Zhou, M.; Liao, H.; Sreepada, L.P.; Ladner, J.R.; Balschi, J.A.; Lin, A.P.
Tai Chi improves brain metabolism and muscle energetics in older adults
J Neuroimaging, 2018, 28(4), 359-364
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Brain, Geriatrics, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Muscles, Nervous system, Physiology, Metabolic diseases, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
899 Schneider, M.A.
The effect of listening to music on postoperative pain in adult orthopedic patients
J Holist Nurs, 2018, 36(1), 23-32
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Surgery, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Music therapy, Postoperative complaints, Pain
900 Sun, Z.; Chen, H.; Berger, M.R.; Zhang, L.; Guo, H.; Huang, Y.
Effects of tai chi exercise on bone health in perimenopausal and postmenopausal women
A systematic review and meta-analysis
Osteoporos Int, 2016, 27(10), 2901-2911
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Menopause, Meta-analysis, Osteoporosis, Systematic review, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine