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701 Cherkin, D.C.; Sherman, K.J.; Hogeboom, C.J.; Erro, J.H.; Barlow, W.E.; Deyo, R.A.; Avins, A.L.
Efficacy of acupuncture for chronic low back pain
Protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Trials, 2008, 9(1), 10; (1-36)
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific), Traditional Chinese medicine
702 Herman, P.M.; Szczurko, O.; Cooley, K.; Mills, E.J.
Cost-effectiveness of naturopathic care for chronic low back pain
Altern Ther Health Med, 2008, 14(2), 32-39
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Economy, Randomized trial, Cost-effectiveness
703 Pittler, M.H.
Static magnets for reducing pain
FACT, 2008, 13(1), 5-10
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Magnetic field therapy, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific), Pain
704 Shen, Y.F.; Goddard, G.
The short term effects of acupuncture on myofascial pain patients after clenching
Pain Pract, 2007, 7(3), 256-264
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
705 Szczurko, O.; Cooley, K.; Busse, J.W.; Seely, D.; Bernhardt, B.; Guyatt, G.H.; Zhou, Q.; Mills, E.J.
Naturopahtic care for chronic low back pain
A randomized trial
PLoS ONE, 2007, 2(9), e919; (1-7)
Acupuncture, Breathing therapy, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Relaxation, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Mind-body medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
706 Dyson-Hudson, T.A.; Kadar, P.; LaFountaine, M.; Emmons, R.; Kirshblum, S.C.; Tulsky, D.; Komaroff, E.
Acupuncture for chronic shoulder pain in persons with spinal cord injury
A small-scale clinical trial
Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 2007, 88(10), 1276-1283
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Spinal marrow, Pain, Shoulder, Traditional Chinese medicine, Chronic pain
707 Lee, M.S.; Pittler, M.H.; Ernst, E.
Tai chi for osteoarthritis
A systematic review
Clin Rheumatol, 2008, 27(2), 211-218
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Systematic review, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
708 Everett, C.R.; Patel, R.K.
A systematic literature review of nonsurgical treatment in adult scoliosis
Spine, 2007, 32(19 Suppl.), S130-134
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Conventional medicine, Manual therapy, Physical therapy, Scoliosis, Systematic review
709 Harkin, C.
Effect of Homeopathic Calcium on Bone Density
Hom Links, 2008, 21(1), 44-49
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Calcium, Calcium carbonicum Hahnemanni, Calcium fluoratum, Calcium phosphoricum, Homeopathy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Osteoporosis
710 Fahmy, Z.
Hemmung der Interleukin-8-Synthese durch intraartikuläre Ozoninjektion bei Patienten mit rheumatoider Arhtritis
EHK, 2000, 49(11), 768-770
Arthritis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Ozon therapy, Rheumatic diseases, Oxygen therapy
711 McDonough, S.M.; Liddle, S.D.; Hunter, R.; Walsh, D.M.; Glasgow, P.; Gormley, G.; Hurley, D.; Delitto, A.; Park, J.; Bradbury, I.; Baxter, G.D.
Exercise and manual auricular acupuncture
A pilot assessor-blind randomised controlled trial
BMC Musculoskel Disord, 2008, 9, 31; (1-25)
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Ear acupuncture, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
712 Grünwald, J.; Staiger, C.; Krug, L.
Wirksamkeit einer Beinwell-Salbe bei Patienten mit Osteoarthritis des Kniegelenks
Ergebniss einer doppelblinden, randomisierten, bizentrischen, placebokontrollierten Studie
Z Phytother, 2008, 29(Suppl 1, Kongressband), S7-S8 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Symphytum
713 Wegener, T.; Staiger, C.
Beinwellwurzel-Fluidextrakt zur Behandlung stumpfer Verletzungen bei Kindern
Z Phytother, 2008, 29(Suppl 1, Kongressband), S18 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Blood/Lymphatic system, Hematoma, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pediatrics, Phytomedicine, Symphytum
714 Adler, M.
Retrospektive Studie zu Phytodolor in der Praxis
Z Phytother, 2008, 29(Suppl 1, Kongressband), S21 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Joints, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytodolor, Phytomedicine, Retrospective design, Pain
715 An, B.; Dai, K.; Zhu, Z.; Wang, Y.; Hao, Y.; Tang, T.; Yan, H.
Baduanjin alleviates the symptoms of knee osteoarthritis
J Altern Complement Med, 2008, 14(2), 167-174
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Qi Gong, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Baduanjin
716 Suen, L.K.; Wong, E.M.
Longitudinal changes in the disability level of the elders with low back pain after auriculotherapy
Complement Ther Med, 2008, 16(1), 28-35
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Ear acupuncture, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Vaccaria segetalis
717 Schneider, C.; Schneider, B.; Hanisch, J.; Haselen R. van
The role of a homoeopathic preparation compared with conventional therapy in the treatment of injuries
An observational cohort study
Complement Ther Med, 2008, 16(1), 22-27
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Homeopathy, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Torsion, Traumeel, Sprain
718 Quinn, F.; Hughes, C.M.; Baxter, G.D.
Reflexology in the management of low back pain
A pilot randomised controlled trial
Complement Ther Med, 2008, 16(1), 3-8
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Reflex therapy
719 Dickreiter, B.
Rückenschmerzen - eine bedeutsame Volkskrankheit
Neue Sichtweisen in der Prävention und der Therapie von muskuloskelettalen Beschwerden
EHK, 2004, 53(11), 687-693
Treatment concept, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Hyperthermia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Orthomolecular medicine, Practice, Back pain (non-specific), Thermotherapy, Review (CR)
720 Munar, A.; Gamboa, O.A.; Ortiz, N.I.
Homeopathy for osteoarthritis (Protocol)
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2008, 2(CD006402), (1-8) (Internet)
Arthritis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Homeopathy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Systematic review
721 Saller, R.; Melzer, J.; Felder, M.
Pain Relief with a Proprietary Extract of Willow Bark in Rheumatology
An Open Trial
Schweiz Z Ganzheitsmed, 2008, 20(3), 156-162
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Rheumatic diseases, Back pain (non-specific), Salix, Salix purpurea, Adverse effect
722 Vas, J.; Ortega, C.; Olmo, V.; Perez-Fernandez, F.; Hernandez, L.; Medina, I.; Seminario, J.M.; Herrera, A.; Luna, F.; Pera-Milla, E.; Mendez, C.; Madrazo, F.; Jimenez, C.; Ruiz, M.A.; Aguilar, I.
Single-point acupuncture and physiotherapy for the treatment of painful shoulder
A multicentre randomized controlled trial
Rheumatol, 2008, 47(6), 887-893
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Physiotherapy, Randomized trial, Schulterschmerz (unspezifisch), Traditional Chinese medicine
723 Lee, M.S.; Pittler, M.H.; Shin, B.C.; Ernst, E.
Tai chi for osteoporosis
A systematic review
Osteoporosis Int, 2008, 19(2), 139-146
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Osteoporosis, Systematic review, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
724 Wiedemann, A.M.
Auswirkungen von Qigong und Nackenübungen auf Beschwerden der Halswirbelsäule bei älteren Menschen
2008, 1-68 (Dissertation)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Geriatrics, Cervical syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Neck pain, Physiotherapy, Qi Gong, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
725 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
726 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
727 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
728 Berkovitz, S.; Cummings, M.; Perrin, C.; Ito, R.
High volume acupuncture clinic (HVAC) for chronic knee pain
Audit of a possible model for delivery of acupuncture in the National Health Service
Acupunct Med, 2008, 26(1), 46-50
Acupuncture, Arthritis, Arthrosis, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine, Cost-effectiveness
729 Inoue, M.; Kitakoji, H.; Yano, T.; Ishizaki, N.; Itoi, M.; Katsumi, Y.
Acupuncture treatment for low back pain and lower limb symptoms
The relation between acupuncture or electroacupuncture stimulation and sciatic nerve blood flow
eCAM, 2008, 5(2), 133-143
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Blood/Lymphatic system, Electroacupuncture, Experiment, Basic Research, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Animal, Traditional Chinese medicine
730 Hansson, Y.; Carlsson, C.; Olsson, E.
Intramuscular and periosteal acupuncture for anxiety and sleep quality in patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain
An evaluator blind, controlled study
Acupunct Med, 2007, 25, 148-157
Acupuncture, Anxiety, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Neck pain, Non-randomized trial, Mental diseases, Back pain (non-specific), Sleep disorders, Traditional Chinese medicine
731 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
732 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
733 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
734 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
735 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
736 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
737 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
738 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
739 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
740 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
741 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
742 Jungnitsch, G.
Krankheitsbewältigung von Rheumapatienten
Verfahren und Ergebnisse eines Krankheitsbewältigungstrainings für Patienten mit chronischer Polyarthritis
Natur- und GanzheitsMedizin, 1990, 3(9), 282-288
Arthritis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Psychosomatic medicine
743 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
744 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
745 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
746 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
747 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
748 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
749 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
750 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
751 Tan, L.; Yuen, K.M.; Hager, S.; Musial, F.; Dobos, G.J.
Therapeutische Effekte eines externen chinesischen Arzneimittelteilbades bei 64 fastenden und nicht-fastenden Patienten mit rheumatoider Arthritis
Dt Z Aku, 2008, 51(2), 21-25
Arthritis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Buchinger, Fasting, Chinese medicinal herbs, Hydrotherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Physical therapy, Traditional Chinese medicine
752 Staiger, C.; Wegener, T.
Beinwell in der Therapie stumpfer Traumen
Anwendung bei Kindern
Z Phytother, 2008, 29(2), 58-64
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Skin diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Muscle strain, Pediatrics, Phytomedicine, Bruise, Symphytum, Sprain
753 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)
754 Mucha, C.
Lokale Wärmetherapie bei gestörter Unterarmdurchblutung
Untersuchung bei Patienten mit Hemiparese
EHK, 2008, 57(8), 458-460
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Circulatory disorder, Hemiplegia, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Thermotherapy
755 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
756 Wascher, C.
Zum Einfluss eines standardisierten Bewegungsprogramms zur Wirbelsäulenpflege und gesundheitsfördernden Lebensführung auf subjektiv wahrgenommene Lebensqualität und Wohlbefinden älterer Menschen
2007, 1-4 (Internet; Abstract)
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Spine
757 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
758 Ough, Y.D.; Albert, R.; Bhaskar, D.D.; Jones, G.T.; Loftus, K.
Soap-scented skin patch for menstrual cramps
A case series
J Altern Complement Med, 2008, 14(6), 618
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Gynaecology, Homespun remedies, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Menstrual disorders, Muscular Spasm, Traditional medicine
759 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
760 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
761 Ostermann, T.; Bertram, M.; Kraft, K.
Rhythmische Einreibungen als komplementäre Methode der Anthroposophischen Pflege
Sanfte, wohltuende, ohne physikalischen Druck ausgeführte Berührung
KIM, 2008, 49(9), 35-37
Anthroposophic medicine, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Description of method, Practice, Back pain (non-specific), Solum-Öl
762 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
763 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
764 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
765 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
766 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
767 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
768 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
769 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
770 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
771 Singh, B.B.; Khorsan, R.; Vinjamury, S.P.
Influence of comorbidities on improvement of fibromyalgia symptoms when treated with acupuncture
A short report
Altern Ther Health Med, 2008, 14(5), 24-25
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Fibromyalgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Traditional Chinese medicine
772 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
773 Maa, S.H.; Sun, M.F.; Wu, C.C.
The effectiveness of acupuncture on pain and mobility in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee
A pilot study
J Nurs Res, 2008, 16(2), 140-148
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
774 Ono, R.; Higashi, T.; Suzukamo, Y.; Konno, S.; Takahashi, O.; Tokuda, Y.; Rhaman, M.; Shimbo, T.; Endo, H.; Hinohara, S.; Fuku, T.; Fukuhara, S.
Higher internality of health locus of control is associated with the use of complementary and alternative medicine providers among patients seeking care for acute low-back pain
Clin J Pain, 2008, 24(8), 725-730
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain
775 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
776 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
777 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)
778 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
779 Beer, A.-M.; Hellemann, M.; Schübel, H.; Wegener, T.
Weidenrindenextrakt bei Gon- und Coxarthrose
Ergebnisse einer Anwendungsbeobachtung mit Kontrollgruppe
Z Phytother, 2008, 29(5), 215-222
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Geriatrics, Hip arthrosis, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Phytomedicine, Salix, Salix purpurea
780 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
781 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
782 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
783 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
784 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
785 Bäumler, S.
Die Wirkung der Mistel bei degenerativen Erkrankungen des Bewegungsapparates
Eine prospektive Falldokumentation
KIM, 2008, 49(11/12), 31-37
Arthrosis, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mistletoe therapy, Pharmacology, Phytomedicine, Stimulation therapy, Theory, Viscum, Viscum album, Mechanism of action
786 Beer, A.-M.; Wegener, T.
Willow bark extract (Salicis cortex) for gonarthrosis and coxarthrosis
Results of a cohort study with a control group
Phytomed, 2008, 15(11), 907-913
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Hip arthrosis, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Phytomedicine, Salix
787 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
788 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
789 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)
790 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
791 Alentorn-Geli, E.; Padilla, J.; Moras, G.; Lázaro Haro, C.; Fernández-Solà, J.
Six weeks of whole-body vibration exercise improves pain and fatigue in women with fibromyalgia
J Altern Complement Med, 2008, 14(8), 975-981
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Physical therapy, Mental diseases, Pain, Vibration therapy
792 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)
793 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
794 Groessl, E.J.; Weingart, K.R.; Aschbacher, K.; Pada, L.; Baxi, S.
Yoga for veterans with chronic low-back pain
J Altern Complement Med, 2008, 14(9), 1123-1129
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Yoga
795 Gundimeda, R.M.
Herniated Lumbar Disc
A Clinical Study
Hom Links, 2008, 4(21), 217-220
Disc damage (intervertebral), Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Bryonia, Case analysis, Homeopathy, Clinical homeopathy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lycopodium
796 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
797 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
798 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
799 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
800 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