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1001 Deutsch, L.
Evaluation of the effect of Neptune Krill Oil on chronic inflammation and arthritic symptoms
J Am Coll Nutr, 2007, 26(1), 39-48
Arthritis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Nutrition/diet, Essential fatty acids, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Dietary supplementation, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Krillöl
1002 Panton, L.; Simonavice, E.; Williams, K.; Mojock, C.; Kim, J.S.; Kingsley, J.D.; McMillan, V.; Mathis, R.
Effects of Class IV laser therapy on fibromyalgia impact and function in women with fibromyalgia
J Altern Complement Med, 2013, 19(5), 445-452
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Fibromyalgia, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Laser therapy, Physical therapy, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases
1003 Cramer, H.; Lauche, R.; Haller, H.; Langhorst, J.; Dobos, G.; Berger, B.
"I'm more in balance"
A qualitative study of yoga for patients with chronic neck pain
J Altern Complement Med, 2013, 19(6), 536-542
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Neck pain, Yoga
1004 Schwerla, F.; Kaiser, A.K.; Gietz, R.; Kastner, R.
Osteopathic treatment of patients with long-term sequelae of whiplash injury
Effect on neck pain disability and quality of life
J Altern Complement Med, 2013, 19(6), 543-549
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Osteopathy, Whiplash-associated disorders
1005 Diracoglu, D.; Vural, M.; Karan, A.; Aksoy, C.
Effectiveness of dry needling for the treatment of temporomandibular myofascial pain
A double-blind, randomized placebo-controlled study
J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil, 2013, 25(4), 285-290
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Tempromandibular joint disorder, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1006 Ma, Y.; Cui, J.; Huang, M.; Meng, K.; Zhao, Y.
Effects of Duhuojisheng Tang and combined therapies on prolapse of lumbar intervertebral disc
A systematic review
J Trad Chin Med, 2013, 33(2), 145-155
Purgative therapy, Acupuncture, Disc damage (intervertebral), Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Duhuojisheng Tang, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Physical therapy, Cupping, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, Stretching
1007 Tuncer, A.B.; Ergun, N.; Tuncer, A.H.; Karahan, S.
Effectiveness of manual therapy and home physical therapy in patients with temporomandibular disorders
A randomized controlled trial
J Bodyw Mov Ther, 2013, 17(3), 302-308
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Tempromandibular joint disorder, Manual therapy, Physical therapy, Randomized trial
1008 Pabst, H.; Schaefer, A.; Staiger, C.; Junker-Samek, M.; Predel, H.-G.
Combination of comfrey root extract plus methyl nicotinate in patients with conditions of acute upper or low back pain
A multicentre randomised controlled trial
Phytother Res, 2013, 27, 811-817
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Cervical syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific), Symphytum
1009 Henkel, R.R.; Wang, R.; Bassett, S.H.; Chen, T.; Liu, N.; Zhu, Y.; Tambi, M.I.
Tongkat Ali as a potential herbal supplement for physically active male and female seniors
A pilot study
Phytother Res, 2013, Epub ahead of print,
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Eurycoma longifolia, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Myasthenia, Phytomedicine
1010 Saper, R.B.; Boah, A.R.; Keosaian, J.; Cerrada, C.; Weinberg, J.; Sherman, K.J.
Comparing once- versus twice-weekly yoga classes for chronic low back pain in predominantly low income minorities
A randomized dosing trial
eCAM, 2013, Article ID 658030, (1-13)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific), Yoga
1011 Yuan, W.A.; Huang, S.R.; Guo, K.; Sun, W.Q.; Xi, X.B.; Zhang, M.C.; Kong, L.J.; Lu, H.; Zhan, H.S.; Cheng, Y.W.
Integrative TCM conservative therapy for low back pain due to lumbar disc herniation
A randomized controlled clinical trial
eCAM, 2013, Article ID 309831, (1-8)
Acupuncture, Disc damage (intervertebral), Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Tuina
1012 Teut, M.; Kaiser, S.; Ortiz, M.; Roll, S.; Binting, S.; Willich, S.N.; Brinkhaus, B.
Pulsatile dry cupping in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee
A randomized controlled exploratory trial
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2012, 12, 184; (1-9)
Purgative therapy, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Cupping
1013 Chester, R.; Shepstone, L.; Daniell, H.; Sweeting, D.; Lewis, J.; Jerosch-Herold, C.
Predicting response to physiotherapy in the treatment of musculoskeletal shoulder pain
A systematic review
BMC Musculoskel Disord, 2013, 14, 203; (1-29)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Physiotherapy, Schulterschmerz (unspezifisch), Systematic review
1014 Middleton, K.R.; Ward, M.M.; Haaz, S.; Velummylum, S.; Fike, A.; Acevedo, A.T.; Tataw-Ayuketah, G.; Dietz, L.; Mittleman, B.B.; Wallen, G.R.
A pilot study of yoga as self-care for arthritis in minority communities
Health Qual Life Outcomes, 2013, 11, 55; (1-14) (Studienprotokoll)
Arthritis, Arthrosis, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Rheumatic diseases, Yoga
1015 Pinto, D.; Robertson, M.C.; Abbott, J.H.; Hansen, P.; Campbell, A.J.
Manual therapy, exercise therapy, or both, in addition to usual care, for osteoarthritis of the hip or knee
2: Economic evaluation alongside a randomized controlled trial
Osteoarthritis Cartilage, 2013, 21(10), 1504-1513
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Hip arthrosis, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Economy, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases
1016 Ebert, J.R.; Joss, B.; Jardine, B.; Wood, D.J.
A randomized trial investigating the efficacy of manual lympathic drainage to improve early outcome following total knee arthroplasty
Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 2013, 94(11), 2103-2111
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Surgery, Joints, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lymphatic drainage, Manual therapy, Postoperative complaints, Randomized trial
1017 Tiedemann, A.; O'Rourke, S.; Sesto, R.; Sherrington, C.
A 12-week Iyengar yoga program improved balance and mobility in older community-dwelling people
A pilot randomized controlled trial
J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci, 2013, 68(9), 1068-1075
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Yoga
1018 Licciardone, J.C.; Kearns, C.M.; Minotti, D.E.
Outcomes of osteopathic manual treatment for chronic low back pain according to baseline pain severity
Results from the OSTEOPATHIC trial
Man Ther, 2013, 18(6), 533-540
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Osteopathy, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Pain, Chronic pain
1019 Homnick, D.N.; Henning, K.M.; Swain, C.V.; Homnick, T.D.
Effect of therapeutic horseback riding on balance in community-dwelling older adults with balance deficits
J Altern Complement Med, 2013, 19(7), 622-626
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Geriatrics, Therapeutic horse riding, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Physical therapy
1020 Ablin, J.N.; Häuser, W.; Buskila, D.
Spa treatment (balneotherapy) for fibromyalgia
A qualitative-narrative review and a historical perspective
eCAM, 2013, Article ID 638050, (1-5)
Balneology, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Fibromyalgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Spa, Physical therapy, Rheumatic diseases, Review (CR)
1021 Nipanikar, S.U.; Saluja, M.; Kuber, V.V.; Kadbhane, K.P.; Chopra, A.; Khade, N.R.
An open label, prospective, clinical study on a polyherbal formulation in osteoarthritis of knee
J Ayurveda Integr Med, 2013, 4(1), 33-39
Arthrosis, Ayurveda, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Boswellia, Cammophora, Cammophora mukul, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nyctanthes arbor-tristis, Rheumatic diseases, Rizinus communis, Vitex, Vitex negundo, Withania, Withania somnifera, ginger
1022 Lu, D.-F.; Hart, L.K.; Lutgendorf, S.K.; Perkhounkova, Y.
The effect of healing touch on the pain and mobility of persons with osteoarthritis
A feasibility study
Geriatric Nursing, 2013, 34(4), 314-322
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Pain, Therapeutic touch
1023 He, W.; Sheng, Z.-M.; Wang, L.; Gaischek, I.; Litscher, G.
Modulation of autonomic nervous system during and after acupuncture treatment of lumbosacral pain in women
A preliminary clinical observation study
Med Acupunct, 2013, 25(3), 209-215
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Nervous system, Traditional Chinese medicine, Vegetative nervous system
1024 Romeo, A.; Parazza, S.; Boschi, M.; Nava, T.; Vanti, C.
Manual therapy and therapeutic exercise in the treatment of osteoarthritis of the hip
A systematic review
Reumatismo, 2013, 65(2), 63-74
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Hip arthrosis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Physiotherapy, Rheumatic diseases, Systematic review
1025 Allam, H.; Mohammed, N.H.
The role of scalp acupuncture for relieving the chronic pain of degenerative osteoarthritis
A pilot study of Egyptian women
Med Acupunct, 2013, 25(3), 216-220
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical symptoms, Complementary and alternative medicine, Rheumatic diseases, Scalp acupuncture, Traditional Chinese medicine
1026 Poulsen, E.; Hartvigsen, J.; Christensen, H.W., Roos, E.M.; Vach, W.; Overgaard, S.
Patient education with or without manual therapy compared to a control group in patients with osteoarthritis of the hip
A proof of principle three-arm parallel group randomized clinical trial
Osteoarthritis Cartilage, 2013, 21(Suppl.), S145 (Abstract)
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Hip arthrosis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases
1027 Saha, S.; Koley, M.; Medhurst, R.
A meta-analysis of the randomized controlled trials of individualized homeopathy in rheumatoid arthritis
World J Pharm Pharmaceut Sci, 2013, 2(4), 2097-2117
Arthritis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Homeopathy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Rheumatic diseases
1028 Bodes-Pardo, G.; Pecos-Martín, D.; Gallego-Izquierdo, T.; Salom-Moreno, J.; Fernández-de-las-Peñas, C.; Ortega-Santiago, R.
Manual treatment for cervicogenic headache and active trigger point in the sternocleidomastoid muscle
A pilot randomized clinical trial
J Manipulative Physiol Ther, 2013, 36(7), 403-411
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Cervical syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Headache, Manual therapy, Massage, Nervous system, Randomized trial
1029 Luque-Suarez, A.; Navarro-Ledesma, S.; Petocz, P.; Hancock, M.J.; Hush, J.
Short term effects of kinesiotaping on acromiohumeral distance in asymptomatic subjects
A randomized controlled trial
Man Ther, 2013, 18(6), 573-577
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Bioenergetics, Kinesiology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Schulterschmerz (unspezifisch), Taping
1030 Vaughn, D.W.; Kenyon, L.K.; Sobeck, S.M.; Smith, R.E.
Spinal manual therapy interventions for pediatric patients
A systematic review
J Man Manip Ther, 2012, 20(3), 153-159
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Headache, Manual therapy, Massage, Nervous system, Pediatrics, Back pain (non-specific), Systematic review
1031 Holtzman, S.; Beggs, R.T.
Yoga for chronic low back pain
A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Pain Res Manag, 2013, 18(5), 267-272
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Meditation, Meta-analysis, Mind-body medicine, Yoga
1032 Barnes, P.L.; Laboy, F.; Noto-Bell, L.; Ferencz, V.; Nelson, J.; Kuchera, M.L.
A comparative study of cervical hysteresis characteristics after various osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) modalities
J Bodyw Mov Ther, 2013, 17(1), 89-94
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Cervical syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Osteopathy, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
1033 Uehleke, B.; Müller, J.; Stange, R.; Kelber, O.; Melzer, J.
Willow bark extract STW 33-I in the long-term treatment of outpatients with rheumatic pain mainly osteoarthritis or back pain
Phytomed, 2013, 20(11), 980-984
Arthrosis, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Rheumatic diseases, Back pain (non-specific), Salix, Salix purpurea
1034 Liu, Y.-S.; Xue, L.-G.; Ma, X.-J.; Liu, C.-S.
Observation on pain release by long-round needle therapy in knee osteoarthritis related with meridian-sinews theory
eCAM, 2013, Article ID 781289, (1-4)
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1035 Horng, H.-C.; Kuo, C.-P.; Cherng, C.-H.; Yeh, C.-C.; Wang, T.-C.; Liaw, W.-J.; Ko, S.-C.; Wong, C.-S.
The effects of collateral meridian therapy for knee osteoarthritis pain management
A pilot study
J Manipulative Physiol Ther, 2013, 36, 51-56
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
1036 Cramer, H.; Lauche, R.; Hohmann, C.; Lüdtke, R.; Haller, H.; Michalsen, A.; Langhorst, J.; Dobos, G.
Randomized-controlled trial comparing yoga and home-based exercise for chronic neck pain
Clin J Pain, 2013, 29(3), 216-223
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Neck pain, Randomized trial, Yoga
1037 Chesterton, L.S.; Lewis, A.M.; Sim, J.; Mallen, C.D.; Mason, E.E.; Hay, E.M.; Windt, D.A. van der
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation as adjunct to primary care management for tennis elbow
Pragmatic randomised controlled trial (TATE trial)
BMJ, 2013, 247 (Epub ahead of print), f5160; (1-12)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Electrotherapy, Epicondylitis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)
1038 Bao, T.; Cai, L.; Giles, J.T.; Gould, J.; Tarpinian, K.; Betts, K.; Medeiros, M.; Jeter, S.; Tait, N.; Chumsri, S.; Armstrong, D.K.; Tan, M.; Folkerd, E.; Dowsett, M.; Singh, H.; Tkaczuk, K.; Stearns, V.
A dual-center randomized controlled double blind trial assessing the effect of acupuncture in reducing musculoskeletal symptoms in breast cancer patients taking aromatase inhibitors
Breast Cancer Res Treat, 2013, 138, 167-174
Acupuncture, Arthralgia, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Breast cancer, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Muscle pain (unspecified)
1039 Hallström, H.; Byberg, L.; Glynn, A.; Lemming, E.W.; Wolk, A.; Michaelsson, K.
Long-term coffee consumption in relation to fracture risk and bone mineral density in women
Am J Epidemiol, 2013, 178(6), 898-909
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Coffea, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Osteoporosis, Cohort study
1040 Kim, T.-H.; Kang, J.W.; Kim, K.H.; Lee, M.H.; Kim, J.E.; Kim, J.-H.; Lee, S.; Shin, M.-S.; Jung, S.-Y.; Kim, A.-R.; Park, H.-J.; Hong, K.E.
Cupping for treating neck pain in video display terminal (VDT) users
A randomized controlled pilot trial
J Occup Health, 2012, 54, 416-426
Purgative therapy, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Neck pain, Randomized trial, Cupping
1041 Lu, X.; Hui-Chan, C.W.Y.; Tsang, W.W.N.
Effects of Tai Chi training on arterial compliance and muscle strength in female seniors
A randomized clinical trial
Eur J Prev Cardiol, 2013, 20(2), 238-245
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Geriatrics, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
1042 French, H.P.; Galvin, R.; Cusack, T.; McCarthy, G.M.
Predictors of short-term outcome to exercise and manual therapy for people with hip osteoarthritis
Phys Ther, 2014, 94(1), 31-39
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases
1043 Sawynok, J.; Lynch, M.; Marcon, D.
Extension trial of qigong for fibromyalgia
A quantitative and qualitative study
eCAM, 2013, Article ID 726062, (1-12)
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Fibromyalgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Qi Gong, Rheumatic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
1044 Glombiewski, J.A.; Bernardy, K.; Häuser, W.
Efficacy of EMG- and EEG-biofeedback in fibromyalgia syndrome
A meta-analysis and a systematic review of randomized controlled trials
eCAM, 2013, Article ID 962741, (1-11)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Biofeedback, Fibromyalgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Mind-body medicine, Rheumatic diseases, Systematic review
1045 Lee, W.B.; Woo, S.H.; Min, B.I.; Cho, S.H.
Acupuncture for gouty arthritis
A concise report of a systematic and meta-anlaysis approach
Rheumatology (Oxford), 2013, 52(7), 1225-1232
Acupuncture, Arthritis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Gout, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Rheumatic diseases, Metabolic diseases, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
1046 Barbosa, A.C.; Martins, F.L.; Barbosa, M.C.; Dos Santos, R.T.
Manipulation and selective exercises decrease pelvic anteversion and low-back pain
A pilot study
J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil, 2013, 26(1), 33-36
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Physical therapy
1047 Özdemir, G.; Ovayolu, N.; Ovayolu, Ö.
The effect of reflexology applied on haemodialysis patients with fatigue, pain and cramps
Int J Nurs Pract, 2013, 19, 265-273
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Reflexology, Pain, Muscular Spasm
1048 Pumpa, K.L.; Fallon, K.E.; Bensoussan, A.; Papalia, S.
The effects of topical Arnica on performance, pain and muscle damage after intense eccentric exercise
Eur J Sport Sci, 2014, 14(3), 294-300
Arnica, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Muscles, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Pain, Sports medicine
1049 Tsang, H.W.H.; Lee, J.L.C.; Au, D.W.H.; Wong, K.K.W.; Lai, K.W.
Developing and testing the effectiveness of a novel health qigong for frail elders in Hong Kong
A preliminary study
eCAM, 2013, Article ID 827392, (1-11)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Qi Gong, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Frailty-Syndrom
1050 Tekin, L.; Akarsu, S.; Durmus, O.; Çakar, E.; Dinçer, U.; Kiralp, M.Z.
The effect of dry needling in the treatment of myofacial pain syndrome
A randomized double-blinded placebo-controlled trial
Clin Rheumatol, 2013, 32(3), 309-315
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Myofasziales Schmerzsyndrom, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1051 Kumar, S.; Beaton, K.; Hughes, T.
The effectiveness of massage therapy for the treatment of nonspecific low back pain.
A systematic review of systematic reviews
Int J Gen Med, 2013, 6, 733-741
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Back pain (non-specific), Systematic review
1052 Eardley, S.; Brien, S.; Little, P.; Prescott, P.; Lewith, G.
Professional kinesiology practice for chronic low back pain
Single-blind, randomised controlled pilot study
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2013, 20(3), 180-188
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Bioenergetics, Kinesiology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
1053 Couilliot, M.F.; Darees, V.; Delahaye, G.; Ercolano, P.; Carcaillé, M.; Vytopilova, P.; Tenenbaum, B.; Vicaut, E.
Acceptability of an acupuncture intervention for geriatric chronic pain
An open pilot study
J Integr Med, 2013, 11(1), 26-31
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine, Chronic pain
1054 Kjeldsen-Kragh, J.; Haugen, M.; Borchgrevink, C.F.; Forre, O.
Vegetarian diet for patients with rheumatoid arthritis-status
Two years after introduction of the diet
Clin Rheumatol, 1994, 13(3), 475-482
Arthritis, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Rheumatic diseases, Vegetarianism
1055 Kjeldsen-Kragh, J.; Mellebye, O.J.; Haugen, M.; Mollnes, T.E.; Hammer, H.B.; Sioud, M.; Forre, O.
Changes in laboratory variables in rheumatoid arthritis patients during a trial of fasting and one-year vegetarian diet
Scand J Rheumatol, 1995, 24(2), 85-93
Arthritis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Nutrition/diet, Fasting, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Vegetarianism
1056 Chen, R.; Chen, M.; Xiong, J.; Su, T.; Zhou, M.; Sun, J.; Chi, Z.; Zhang, B.; Xie, D.
Influence of the deqi sensation by suspended moxibustion stimulation in lumbar disc herniation
Study for a multicenter prospective two arms cohort study
eCAM, 2013, Article ID 718593, (1-6)
Acupuncture, Disc damage (intervertebral), Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Moxibustion, Traditional Chinese medicine
1057 Richmond, S.J.; Gunadasa, S.; Bland, M.; MacPherson, H.
Copper bracelets and magnetic wrist straps for rheumatoid arthritis - analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects
A randomised double-blind placebo controlled crossover trial
PLoS ONE, 2013, 8(9), e71529; (1-9)
Arthritis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Magnetic field therapy, Physical therapy, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases
1058 Litscher, G.; Ofner, M.; Litscher, D.
Manual Khalifa therapy in patients with completely ruptured anterior cruciate ligament in the knee
First preliminary results from thermal imaging
N Am J Med Sci, 2013, 5(8), 473-479
Bandverletzung, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage
1059 Youssef, E.F.; Shanab, A.A.
Mobilization versus massage therapy in the treatment of cervicogenic headache
A clinical study
J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil, 2013, 26(1), 17-24
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Headache, Manual therapy, Massage, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Spine, Mobilisation
1060 Zhang, W.; Guo, W.; Zhao, P.; Zhou, W.; Wei, J.; Li, X.-D.; Liu, L.
Therapeutic effects of Chinese osteopathy in patients with lumbar disc herniation
Am J Chin Med, 2013, 41(5), 983-994
Disc damage (intervertebral), Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Osteopathy, Traditional Chinese medicine
1061 Kim, K.H.; Kim, T.H.; Lee, B.R.; Kim, J.K.; Son, D.W.; Lee, S.W.; Yang, G.Y.
Acupuncture for lumbar spinal stenosis
A systematic review and meta-analysis
Complement Ther Med, 2013, 21(5), 535-556
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, Spine, spinal stenosis
1062 Ghorbanihaghjo, A.; Kolahi, S.; Seifirad, S.; Rashtchizadeh, N.; Argani, H.; Hajialilo, M.; Khabazi, A.; Alizadeh, S.; Bahreini, E.
Effect of fish oil supplements on serum paraoxonase activity in female patients with rheumatoid arthritis
A double-blind randomized controlled trial
Arch Iran Med, 2012, 15(9), 549-552
Arthritis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Nutrition/diet, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, fish oil
1063 Picard, P.; Jusseaume, C.; Boutet, M.
Hypnosis for management of fibromyalgia
Int J Clin Exp Hypn, 2013, 61(1), 111-123
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Fibromyalgia, Gynaecology, Hypnosis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases
1064 Parkinson, L.; Sibbritt, D.; Bolton, P.; Rotterdam, J. van; Villadsen, I.
Well-being outcomes of chiropractic intervention for lower back pain
A systematic review
Clin Rheumatol, 2013, 32, 167-180
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Systematic review
1065 Durmus, D.; Alayli, G.; Aliyazicioglu, Y.; Buyukakincak, O.; Canturk, F.
Effects of glucosamine sulfate and exercise therapy on serum leptin levels in patients with knee osteoarthritis
Preliminary results of randomized controlled clinical trial
Rheumatol Int, 2013, 33(3), 593-599
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Endocrinology, Glucosamin, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Leptin
1066 Myint, M.W.W.; Wu, J.; Wong, E.; Chan, S.P.; Jess, T.S.; Chau, M.W.R.; Ting, K.H.; Fung, P.M.; Au, K.S.D.
Clinical benefits of oral nutritional supplementation for elderly hip fracture patients
A single blind randomised controlled trial
Age Ageing, 2013, 42, 39-45
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Nutrition/diet, Geriatrics, Hip, Clinical research, Fracture, Complementary and alternative medicine, Dietary supplementation, Randomized trial, Rehabilitation
1067 Lauche, R.; Cramer, H.; Häuser, W.; Dobos, G.; Langhorst, J.
A systematic review and meta-analysis of qigong for the fibromyalgia syndrome
eCAM, 2013, Article ID 635182, (1-12)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Fibromyalgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Qi Gong, Rheumatic diseases, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
1068 Romero-Cerecero, O.; Meckes-Fischer, M.; Zamilpa, A.; Jiménez-Ferrer, J.E.; Nicasio-Torres, P.; Pérez-García, D.; Tortoriello, J.
Clinical trial for evaluating the effectiveness and tolerability of topical Sphaeralcea angustifolia treatment in hand osteoarthritis
J Ethnopharmacol, 2013, 147, 467-473
Applikationsform, Arthritis, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Finger arthrosis, Gel, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Sphaeralcea angustifolia
1069 Taylor, P.; Pezzullo, L.; Grant, S.J.; Bensoussan, A.
Cost-effectiveness of acupuncture for chronic nonspecific low back pain
Pain Pract, 2014, 14(7), 599-606
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Economy, Back pain (non-specific), Traditional Chinese medicine, Cost-effectiveness
1070 Benetou, V.; Orfanos, P.; Pettersson-Kymmer, U.; Bergström, U.; Svensson, O.; Johansson, I.; Berrino, F.; Tumino, R.; Borch, K.B.; Lund, E.; Peeters, P.H.; Grote, V.; Li, K.; Altzibar, J.M.; Key, T.; Boeing, H.; Ruesten, A. von; Norat, T.; Wark, P.A.; Riboli, E.; Trichopoulou, A.
Mediterranean diet and incidence of hip fracture in a European cohort
Osteoporosis Int, 2013, 24(5), 1587-1598
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Diet, Nutrition/diet, Hip, Clinical research, Fracture, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mediterranian diet
1071 Messier, S.P.; Mihalko, S.L.; Legault, C.; Miller, G.D.; Nicklas, B.J.; DeVita, P.; Beavers, D.P.; Hunter, D.J.; Lyles, M.F.; Eckstein, F.; Williamson, J.D.; Carr, J.J.; Guermazi, A.; Loeser, R.F.
Effects of intensive diet and exercise on knee joint loads, inflammation, and clinical outcomes among overweight and obese adults with knee osteoarthritis
The IDEA randomized clinical trial
JAMA, 2013, 310(12), 1263-1273
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Diet, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Metabolic diseases, Overweight
1072 Added, M.A.; Costa, L.O.; Fukuda, T.Y.; Freitas, D.G. de; Salomao, E.C.; Monteiro, R.L.; Costa, L.D.
Efficacy of adding the kinesio taping method to guideline-endorsed conventional physiotherapy in patients with chronic nonspecific low back pain
A randomised controlled trial
BMC Musculoskel Disord, 2013, 14(1), 301; (1-8)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific), Taping, Kinesio-taping
1073 Heymann, W.J. von; Schloemer, P.; Timm, J.; Muehlbauer, B.
Spinal high-velocity low amplitude manipulation in acute nonspecific low back pain
A double-blinded randomized controlled trial in comparison with diclofenac and placebo
Spine, 2013, 38(7), 540-548
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific)
1074 Gallamini, M.
Treating balance disorders by ultra-low-level laser stimulation of acupoints
J Acupunct Meridian Stud, 6(2), 119-123
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Laserneedle acupuncture, Nervous system, Traditional Chinese medicine
1075 Goertz, C.M.; Long, C.R.; Hondras, M.A.; Petri, R.; Delgado, R.; Lawrence, D.J.; Owens, E.F.; Meeker, W.C.
Adding chiropractic manipulative therapy to standard medical care for patients with acute low back pain
Results of a pragmatic randomized comparative effectiveness study
Spine, 2013, 38(8), 627-634
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Randomized trial
1076 Baldwin, A.L.; Fullmer, K.; Schwartz, G.E.
Comparison of physical therapy with energy healing for improving range of motion in subjects with restricted shoulder mobility
eCAM, 2013, Article ID 329731, (1-9)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Reiki, Schulterschmerz (unspezifisch), Traditional Japanese medicine
1077 Jincao, Z.; Zhongchao, W.; Zhongjie, C.; Xiaoguang, Z.; Jing, H.; Yue, J.; Guiran, L.; Li, P.
Clinical effect of acupuncture on endemic skeletal fluorosis
A randomized controlled trial
eCAM, 2013, Article ID 839132, (1-5)
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Electroacupuncture, Clinical research, Bones, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1078 Yázigi, F.; Espanha, M.; Vieira, F.; Messier, S.P.; Monteiro, C.; Veloso, A.P.
The PICO project
Aquatic exercise for knee osteoarthritis in overweight and obese individuals
BMC Musculoskel Disord, 2013, 14, 320; (1-14)
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Metabolic diseases, Overweight, Water gymnastics
1079 Al Rashoud, A.S.; Abboud, R.J.; Wang, W.; Wigderowitz, C.
Efficacy of low-level laser therapy applied at aupuncture points in knee osteoarthritis
A randomised double-blind comparative trial
Physiother, 2014, 100(3), 242-248
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Laserneedle acupuncture, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
1080 Lam, M.; Curry, P.
Effectiveness of acupuncture for nonspecific chronic low back pain
A systematic review and meta-analysis
Spine, 2013, 38(24), 2124-2138
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Back pain (non-specific), Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
1081 Cameron, M.; Chrubasik, S.
Topical herbal therapies for treating osteoarthritis
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2013, 5(CD010538), 1-60
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Rheumatic diseases, Systematic review
1082 Hartfiel, N.; Burton, C.; Rycroft-Malone, J.; Clarke, G.; Havenhand, J.; Khalsa, S.B.; Edwards, R.T.
Yoga for reducing perceived stress and back pain at work
Occup Med, 2012, 62(8), 606-612
Occupational health, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Prevention, Mental diseases, Back pain (non-specific), Stress, Yoga
1083 Umay, E.; Tezelli, M.K.; Meshur, M.; Umay, S.
The effects of balneotherapy on blood pressure and pulse in osteoarthritis patients with hypertension
Altern Ther Health Med, 2013, 19(6), 16-21
Arthrosis, Balneology, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Hydrotherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Rheumatic diseases
1084 Galantino, M.L.; Callens, M.L.; Cardena, G.J.; Piela, N.L.; Mao, J.J.
Tai chi for well-being of breast cancer survivors with aromatase inhibitor-associated arthralgias
A feasibility study
Altern Ther Health Med, 2013, 19(6), 38-44
Arthralgia, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Breast cancer, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Menopause, Rheumatic diseases, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
1085 Lauche, R.; Cramer, H.; Langhorst, J.; Dobos, G.
Cupping for chronic nonspecific neck pain
A 2-year follow-up
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2013, 20(5), 328-333
Purgative therapy, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Neck pain, Randomized trial, Pain, Cupping, Chronic pain
1086 Chang, M.-Y.; Lin, C.-L.; Wu, T.-M.; Chu, M.-C.; Huang, T.-H.; Chen, H.-Y.
Eight forms of moving meditation for preventing falls in community-dwelling middle-aged and older adults
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2013, 20(5), 345-352
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Prevention, Qi Gong, Traditional Chinese medicine
1087 Kanat, E.; Alp, A.; Yurtkuran, M.
Magnetotherapy in hand osteoarthritis
A pilot trial
Complement Ther Med, 2013, 21(6), 603-608
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Magnetic field therapy, Physical therapy, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases
1088 Middaugh, S.; Thomas, K.J.; Smith, A.R.; McFall, T.L.; Klingmueller, J.
EMG biofeedback and exercise for treatment of cervical and shoulder pain in individuals with a spinal cord injury
A pilot study
Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil, 2013, 19(4), 311-323
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Biofeedback, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Neck pain, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Schulterschmerz (unspezifisch), EMG biofeedback
1089 Castro-Sánchez, A.M.; Aguilar-Ferrándiz, M.E.; Matarán-Penarrocha, G.A.; Sánchez-Joya, M.D.; Arroyo-Morales, M.; Fernández-de-Las-Penas, C.
Short-term effects of manual therapy protocol on pain, physical function, quality of sleep, depressive symptoms and pressure sensitivity on women and men with fibromyalgia syndrome
A randomized controlled trial
Clin J Pain, 2014, 30(7), 589-597
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Depression, Fibromyalgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Pain
1090 Liu, Y.; Tu, S.; Gao, W.; Wang, Y.; Liu, P.; Hu, Y.; Dong, H.
Extracts of Tripterygium wilfordii Hook F in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis
A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials
eCAM, 2013, Article ID 410793, (1-11)
Arthritis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine, Rheumatic diseases, Systematic review, Tripterygium, Tripterygium wilfordii
1091 Cao, H.; Li, X.; Han, M.; Liu, J.
Acupoint stimulation for fibromyalgia
A systematic review of randomized controlled trials
eCAM, 2013, 2013, 362831; (1-15)
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Fibromyalgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Rheumatic diseases, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
1092 Liu, Z.; Wang, W.; Wu, J.; Zhou, K.; Liu, B.
Electroacupuncture improves bladder and bowel function in patients with traumatic spinal cord injury
Results from a prospective observational study
eCAM, 2013, 2013, 543174; (1-9)
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Electroacupuncture, Encopresis, Urinary tract, Incontinence, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Nervous system, Querschnittlähmung, Traditional Chinese medicine
1093 Chen, S.-P.; Lo, S.-F.; Wang, Y.-C.; Chou, T.-Y.; Chang, K.-M.; Chou, L.-W.
Validating efficacy of shea nut oil extract in knee osteoarthritis patients
eCAM, 2013, 2013, 147163; (1-9)
Arthrosis, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Oil, Phytomedicine, Rheumatic diseases, Vitellaria paradoxa
1094 Jiang, C.; Liu, P.; Zhang, J.; Bao, W.; Qiu, S.; Liang, Y.; Jiang, L.
Clinical study of effects of Jian Ji Ning, a Chinese herbal medicine compound preparation, in treating patients with myasthena gravis via the regulation of differential MicroRNAs expression in serum
eCAM, 2014, Article ID 518942, (1-14)
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chinese medicinal herbs, Jian Ji Ning, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Myasthenia, Traditional Chinese medicine
1095 Cramer, H.; Lauche, R.; Langhorst, J.; Dobos, G.
Yoga for rheumatic diseases
A systematic review
Rheumatol, 2013, 52(11), 2025-2030
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Rheumatic diseases, Systematic review, Yoga
1096 Kumar, A.; Archana, E.; Pai, A.; Nayak, G.; Shenoy, R.P.; Rao, A.
Serum mineral status and climacteric symptoms in perimenopausal women before and after yoga therapy, an ongoing study
J Midlife Health, 2013, 4(4), 225-229 (Studienprotokoll)
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Menopause, Mind-body medicine, Osteoporosis, Yoga
1097 Lopéz Mantecón, A.M.; Garrido, G.; Delgado-Hernández, R.; Garrido-Suárez, B.B.
Combination of Mangifera indica L. extract supplementation plus methotrexate in rheumatoid arthritis patients
A pilot study
Phytother Res, 2014, 28(8), 1163-1172
Arthritis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, mango, Methotrexat, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases
1098 Bastos, J.L.; Pires, E.D.; Silva, M.L.; Araújo, F.L. de; Silva, J.R.
Effect of acupuncture at tender points for the management of fibromyalgia syndrome
A case series
J Acupunct Meridian Stud, 2013, 6(3), 163-168
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Fibromyalgia, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Rheumatic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
1099 Lara-Palomo, I.C.; Aguilar-Ferrándiz, M.E.; Matarán-Penarrocha, G.A.; Saavedra-Hernández, M.; Granero-Molina, J.; Fernández-Sola, C.; Castro-Sánchez, A.M.
Short-term effects of interferential current electro-massage in adults with chronic non-specific low back pain
A randomized controlled trial
Clin Rehabil, 2013, 27(5), 439-449
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific), Pain, Chronic pain
1100 Tsai, P.F.; Chang, J.Y.; Beck, C.; Kuo, Y.F.; Keefe, F.J.
A pilot cluster-randomized trial of a 20-week Tai Chi program in elders with cognitive impairment and osteoarthritic knee
Effects on pain and other health outcomes
J Pain Symptom Manage, 2013, 45(4), 660-669
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine