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301 Tough, E.A.; White, A.R.; Cummings, T.M.; Richards, S.H.; Campbell, J.L.
Acupuncture and dry needling in the management of myofascial trigger point pain
A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials
Eur J Pain, 2008, 13(1), 3-10
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Pain, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
302 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
303 Pittler, M.H.; Ernst, E.
Is acupuncture an effective treatment for knee osteoarthritis?
Nat Clin Pract Rheumatol, 2008, 4, 124-125
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Traditional Chinese medicine
304 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
305 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
306 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
307 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
308 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)
309 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
310 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
311 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
312 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
313 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
314 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
315 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
316 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)
317 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
318 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
319 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)
320 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
321 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
322 Lee, E.-N.; Kim, Y.-H.; Chung, W.T.; Lee, M.S.
Tai Chi for disease activity and flexibility in patients with ankylosing spondylitis
A controlled clinical trial
eCAM, 2008, 5(4), 457-462
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Bechterew's disease, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
323 Arroyo-Morales, M.; Olea, N.; Martinez, M.M.; Hidalgo-Lozano, A.; Ruiz-Rodriguez, C.; Diaz-Rodriguez, L.
Psychophysiological effects of massage-myofascial release after exercise
A randomized sham-control study
J Altern Complement Med, 2008, 14(10), 1223-1229
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Muscles, Nervous system, Physiology, Placebo-controlled, Psychology/psychotherapy, Randomized trial
324 Zaproudina, N.; Hietikko, T.; Hanninen, O.O.; Airaksinen, O.
Effectiveness of traditional bone setting in treating chronic low back pain
A randomised pilot trial
Complement Ther Med, 2009, 17(1), 23-28
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Ethnomedicine, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Randomized trial
325 Farhadi, K.; Schwebel, D.C.; Saeb, M.; Choubsaz, M.; Mohammadi, R.; Ahmadi, A.
The effectiveness of wet-cupping for nonspecific low back pain in Iran
A randomized controlled trial
Complement Ther Med, 2009, 17(1), 9-1531
Purgative therapy, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Randomized trial, Cupping
326 Hagen, K.B.; Byfuglien, M.G.; Falzon, L.; Olsen, S.U.; Smedslund, G.
Dietary interventions for rheumatoid arthritis
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2009, 2009(CD006400)), (1-54) (Internet)
Arthritis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Diet, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Systematic review
327 Black, C.D.; Oconnor, P.J.
Acute effects of dietary ginger on quadriceps muscle pain during moderate-intensity cycling exercise
Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab, 2008, 18(6), 653-664
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Nutrition/diet, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Muscles, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, ginger, Muscle pain (unspecified)
328 Vas, J.
Efficacy of acupuncture for the treatment of non-specific acute low back pain
Different components of the therapeutic effect
Eur J Integr Med, 2008, 1(Suppl.1), S18 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific), Traditional Chinese medicine
329 Fu, L.M.; Li, J.T.; Wu, W.S.
Randomized controlled trials of acupuncture for neck pain
Systematic review and meta-analysis
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(2), 133-145
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Neck pain, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
330 Taylor, S.L.; Kaur, M.; LoSicco, K.; Willard, J.; Camacho, F.; O'Rourke, K.S.; Feldman, S.R.
Pilot study of the effect of ultraviolet light on pain and mood in fibromyalgia syndrome
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(1), 15-23
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Fibromyalgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Light therapy, Physical therapy, Randomized trial
331 Reinhold, T.; Witt, C.M.; Willich, S.N.
Cost-effectiveness of acupuncture in the treatment of selected musculoskeletal system disorders
Eur J Integr Med, 2008, 1(Suppl.1), S52 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Economy, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Cost-effectiveness
332 Duncan, B.; McDonough-Means, S. Worden, K.; Schnyer, R.; Andrews, J.; Meaney, F.J.
Effectiveness of osteopathy in the cranial field and myofascial release versus acupuncture as complementary treatment for children with spastic celebral palsy
A pilot study
JAOA, 2008, 108(10), 559-570
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Osteopathy, Pediatrics, Randomized trial, Muscular Spasm, Traditional Chinese medicine
333 Chen, X.; Li, Y.; Zheng, H.; Hu, K.; Zhang, H.; Zhao, L.; Li, Y.; Liu, L.; Mang, L.; Yu, S.
A randomized controlled trial of acupuncture and moxibustion to treat Bell's palsy according to different stages
Design protocoll
Contemp Clin Trials, 2009, 30(4), 347-353
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Electroacupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Moxibustion, Muscle paralysis, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Bell's palsy
334 Targino, R.A.; Imamura, M.; Kaziyama, H.H.S.; Souza, L.P.M.; Hsing, W.T.; Furlan, A.D.; Imamura, S.T.; Soares Azevedo Neto, R.
A randomized controlled trial of acupuncture added to usual treatment for fibromyalgia
J Rehabil Med, 2008, 40(7), 582-588
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Fibromyalgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
335 Wayne, P.M.; Kerr, C.E.; Schnyer, R.N.; Legedza, A.T.; Savetsky-German, J.; Shields, M.H.; Buring, J.E.; Davis, R.B.; Conboy, L.A.; Highfield, E.; Parton, B.; Thomas, P.; Laufer, M.R.
Japanese-style acupuncture for endometriosis-related pelvic pain in adolescents and young women
Results of a randomized sham-controlled trial
J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol, 2008, 21(5), 247-257
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Endometriosis, Gynaecology, Jugendmedizin, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pediatrics, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Pelvic girdle pain
336 Elden, H.; Fagevik-Olsen, M.; Ostgaard, H.C.; Stener-Victorin, E.; Hagberg, H.
Acupuncture as an adjunct to standard treatment for pelvic girdle pain in pregnant women
Randomised double-blinded controlled trial comparing acupuncture with non-penetrating sham acupuncture
Brit J Obstetrics Gyn, 2008, 115(13), 1655-1668
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Obstetrics, Traditional Chinese medicine, Pelvic girdle pain
337 Chen, M.-R.; Wang, P.; Cheng, G.; Guo, X.; Wei, G.-W.; Cheng, X.-H.
The warming acupuncture for treatment of sciatica in 30 cases
J Trad Chin Med, 2009, 29(1), 50-53
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Sciatica, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Moxibustion, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
338 Meade, T.W.; Dyer, S.; Browne, W.; Townsend, J.; Frank, A.O.
Low back pain of mechanical origin
Randomised comparison of chiropractic and hospital outpatient treatment
BMJ, 1990, 300, 1431-1437
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific)
339 Yan, T.; Hui-Chan, C.W.
Transcutaneous electrical stimulation on acupuncture points improves muscle function in subjects after acute stroke
A randomized controlled trial
J Rehabil Med, 2009, 41(5), 312-316
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Electroacupuncture, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Muscles, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Rehabilitation, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
340 Lee, S.-H.; Lee, B.-C.
Electrocacupuncture relieves pain in men with chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome
Three-arm randomized trial
Urology, 2009, 73(5), 1936-1041
Acupuncture, Andrology, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Electroacupuncture, Urinary tract, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Inflammation of the prostata, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Pelvic girdle pain
341 Relton, C.; Smith, C.; Raw, J.; Walters, C.; Adebajo, A.O.; Thomas, K.J.; Young, T.A.
Healthcare provided by a homeopath as an adjunct to usual care for Fibromyalgia (FMS)
Results of a pilot Randomised Controlled Trial
Homeopathy, 2009, 98(2), 77-82
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Fibromyalgia, Homeopathy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial
342 Taechaarpornkul, W.; Suvapan, D.; Theppanom, C.; Chantipwaree, C.; Chirawatkul, A.
Comparison of the effectiveness of six and two acupuncture point regimens in osteoarthritis of the knee
A randomised trial
Acupunct Med, 2009, 27(1), 3-8
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
343 Cherkin, D.C.; Sherman, K.J.; Avins, A.L.; Erro, J.H.; Ichikawa, L.; Barlow, W.E.; Delaney, K.; Hawkes, R.; Hamilton, L.; Pressman, A.; Khalsa, P.S.; Deyo, R.A.
A randomized trial comparing acupuncture, simulated acupuncture, and usual care for chronic low back pain
Arch Intern Med, 2009, 169(9), 858-866
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
344 Yuan, J.; Purepong, N.; Hunter, R.F.; Kerr, D.P.; Park, J.; Bradbury, I.; McDonough, S.
Different frequencies of acupuncture treatment for chronic low back pain
An assessor-blinded pilot randomised controlled trial
Complement Ther Med, 2009, 17(3), 131-140
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
345 Miyazaki, S.; Hagihara, A.; Kanda, R.; Mukaino, Y.; Nobutomo, K.
Applicability of press needles to a double-blind trial
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
Clin J Pain, 2009, 25(5), 438-444
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
346 Schockert, T.; Schnitker, R.; Boroojerdi, B.; Vietzke, K.; Qua Smith, I.; Yamamoto, T.; Kastrau, F.
Kortikale Aktivierungen durch Yamamoto Neue Schädelakupunktur (YNSA) in der Behandlung von Schlaganfallpatienten
Eine Sham-kontrollierte Studie mit Hilfe der funktionellen Kerspintomographie (fMRI)
KIM, 2009, 50(4), 46-54
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Brain, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Muscle paralysis, Nervous system, Non-randomized trial, Placebo-controlled, Scalp acupuncture, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
347 Cornish, S.M.; Chilibeck, P.D.; Paus-Jennsen, L.; Biem, H.J.; Khozani, T.; Senanayake, V.; Vatanparast, H.; Little, J.P.; Whiting, S.J.; Pahwa, P.
A randomized controlled trial of the effects of flaxseed lignan complex on metabolic syndrome composite score and bone mineral in older adults
Appl Physiol Nutr Metab, 2009, 34(2), 89-98
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Linum usitatissimum, Metabolic syndrome, Osteoporosis, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
348 Uehleke, B.; Stange, R.
A clinical surrogate model for proof of efficacy of external phytomedicines for muscle pain
Results of a randomized, placebo-controlled clinical study in volunteers with muscle pain due to physical training
Phytomed, 2009, 16(6-7), 509-512
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Camphora, Eucalyptus, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Muscle soreness, Oleum, Oleum terebinthinae, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
349 Taibi, D.M.; Bourguignon, C.; Taylor, A.
A feasibility study of valerian extract for sleep disturbance in person with arthritis
Biol Res Nurs, 2009, 10(4), 409-417
Arthritis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Valeriana
350 Vlachojannis, J.E.; Cameron, M.; Chrubasik, S.
A systematic review on the effectiveness of willow bark for musculoskeletal pain
Phytother Res, 2009, 23(7), 897-900
Arthritis, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Rheumatic diseases, Back pain (non-specific), Salix, Salix purpurea, Pain, Systematic review
351 Ali, A.; Njike, V.Y.; Northrup, V.; Sabina, A.B.; Williams, A.L.; Liberti, L.S.; Perlman, A.I.; Adelson, H.; Katz, D.L.
Intravenous micronutrient therapy (Myers' Cocktail) for fibromyalgia
A placebo-controlled pilot study
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(3), 247-257
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Nutrition/diet, Fibromyalgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Minerals, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Vitamins
352 Panton, L.B.; Figueroa, A.; Kingsley, J.D.; Hornbuckle, L.; Wilson, J.; St. John, N.; Abood, D.; Mathis, R.; VanTassel, J.; McMillan, V.
Effects of resistance training and chiropractic treatment in women with fibromyalgia
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(3), 321-328
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Fibromyalgia, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Physical therapy, Randomized trial
353 Kiyak, E.K.
A new nonpharmacological method in fibromyalgia
The use of wool
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(4), 399-405
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Fibromyalgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial
354 Alentorn-Geli, E.; Moras, G.; Padilla, J.; Fernandez-Sola, J.; Bennett, R.M.; Lazaro-Haro, C.; Pons, S.
Effect of acute and chronic whole-body vibration exercise on serum insulin-like growth factor-1 levels in women with fibromyalgia
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(5), 573-578
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Fibromyalgia, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Vibration therapy
355 Lathia, A.T.; Jung, S.M.; Chen, L.X.
Efficacy of acupuncture as a treatment for chronic shoulder pain
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(6), 613-618
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Pain, Shoulder, Traditional Chinese medicine, Chronic pain
356 Medhi, B.; Kishore, K.; Singh, U.; Seth, S.D.
Comparative clinical trial of castor oil and diclofenac sodium in patients with osteoarthritis
Phytother Res, 2009, 23(10), 1469-1473
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Oil, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Rizinus communis
357 Wang, S.-M.; DeZinno, P.; Lin, E.C.; Lin, H.; Yue, J.J.; Berman, M.R.; Braveman, F.; Kain, Z.N.
Auricular acupuncture as a treatment for pregnant women who have low back and posterior pelvic pain
A pilot study
Am J Obstet Gynecol, 2009, 201(3), 271.e1-271.e9
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ear acupuncture, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific), Obstetrics, Traditional Chinese medicine, Pelvic girdle pain
358 FitzGerald, M.P.; Anderson, R.U.; Potts, J.; Payne, C.K.; Peters, K.M.; Clemens, J.Q.; Kotarinos, R.; Fraser, L.; Cosby, A.; Fortman, C.; Neville, C.; Badillo, S.; Odabachian, L.; Sanfield, A.; O'Dougherty, B.; Halle-Podell, R.; Cen, L.; Chuai, S.; Landis, J.R.; Mickelberg, K.; Barrell, T.; Kusek, J.W.; Nyberg, L.M.
Randomized multicenter feasibility trial of myofascial physical therapy for the treatment of urological chronic pelvic pain syndromes
J Urol, 2009, 182(2), 570-580 (Zweitveröffentlichung)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Bladder infection, Urinary tract, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Inflammation of the prostata, Randomized trial, Pelvic girdle pain
359 Petrov, V.I.; Babaeva, A.R.; Cherevkova, E.V.; Epstein, O.I.; Sergeeva, S.A.
Efficiency of potentiated antibodies to tumor necrosis factor-alpha (Artrofoon) in the therapy of patients with rheumatoid arthritis
Bull Exp Biol Med, 2003, 135(Suppl. 1), 155-158
Arthritis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Inflammation, Homeopathy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial
360 Martin-Sanchez, E.; Torralba, E.; Diaz-Dominguez, E.; Barriga, A.; Martin, J.L.
Efficacy of acupuncture for the treatment of fibromyalgia
Systematic review of meta-analysis of randomized trials
Open Rheumatol J, 2009, 3, 25-29
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Fibromyalgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
361 Harris, R.E.; Zubieta, J.-K.; Scott, D.J.; Napadow, V.; Gracely, R.H.; Clauw, D.J.
Traditional Chinese acupuncture and placebo (sham) acupuncture are differentiated by their effects on my-opioid receptors (MORs)
NeuroImage, 2009, 47(3), 1077-1085
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Fibromyalgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Neurophysiology, Physiology, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
362 Politti, F.; Vitti, M.; Amorim, C.F.; Oliveira Tosello, D. de; Palomari, E.T.
Correspondence of the auricular acupoint with the upper trapezius muscle
A electromyographic study
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2010, 16(1), 26-30
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Muscles, Ear acupuncture, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Shoulder, Traditional Chinese medicine
363 Noskov, S.M.; Snigireva, A.V.; Dolgova, L.N.; Somova, M.A.; Polyakov, D.P.
The use of homeopathic preparation Vozraston in the therapy of patients with rheumatoid arthritis
Bull Exp Biol Med, 2003, 135(Suppl. 1), 94-95
Ambra, Arthritis, Aurum, Aurum jodatum, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Causticum, Homeopathy, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Non-randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Vegetative nervous system, Vozraston
364 Kuptniratsaikul, V.; Thanakhumtorn, S.; Chinswangwatanakul, P.; Wattanamongkonsil, L.; Thamlikitkul, V.
Efficacy and safety of Curcuma domestica extracts in patients with knee osteoarthritis
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(8), 891-897
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Curcuma, Curcuma domestica, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial
365 Foster, N.E.; Thomas, E.; Hill, J.C.; Hay, E.M.
The relationship between patient and practitioner expectations and preferences and clinical outcomes in a trial of exercise and acupuncture for knee osteoarthritis
Eur J Pain, 2010, 14(4), 402-409
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
366 Hupperets, M.D.; Verhagen, E.A.; Mechelen, W. van
Effect of unsupervised home based proprioceptive training on recurrences of ankle sprain
Randomised controlled trial
BMJ, 2009, 339(91), b2684; (1-6)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Prevention, Randomized trial, Sprain
367 Fransen, M.; McConnell, S.; Hernandez-Molina, G.; Reichenbach, S.
Exercise for osteoarthritis of the hip
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2009, 3(CD007912), 1-24
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Hip arthrosis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Systematic review
368 Schencking, M.; Otto, A.; Deutsch, T.; Sandholzer, H.
A comparison of Kneipp hydrotherapy with conventional physiotherapy in the treatment of osteoarthritis of the hip or knee
Protocol of a prospective randomised controlled clinical trial
BMC Musculoskel Disord, 2009, 10, 104; (1-10) (Studienprotokoll)
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Hip arthrosis, Hydrotherapy, Clinical research, Kneipp therapy, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Physical therapy, Physiotherapy, Randomized trial
369 Oben, J.; Enonchong, E.; Kothari, S.; Chambliss, W.; Garrison, R.; Dolnick, D.
Phellodendron and Citrus extracts benefit joint health in osteoarthritis patients
A pilot, double-blind, placebo-controlled study
Nutrition J, 2009, 8, 38; (1-9)
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Citrus, Citrus sinensis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phellodendron, Phellodendron amurense, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
370 Sundberg, T.; Petzold, M.; Wandell, P.; Ryden, A.; Falkenberg, T.
Exploring integrative medicine for back and neck pain
A pragmatic randomised clinical pilot trial
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2009, 9, 33; (1-12)
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Neck pain, Qi Gong, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific), Traditional Chinese medicine
371 Glazov, G.; Schattner, P.; Lopez, D.; Shandley, K.
Laser acupuncture for chronic non-specific low back pain
A controlled clinical trial
Acupunct Med, 2009, 27(3), 94-100
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Laserneedle acupuncture, Low back pain, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
372 Jenkinson, C.M.; Doherty, M.; Avery, A.J.; Read, A.; Taylor, M.A.; Sach, T.H.; Silcocks, P.; Muir, K.R.
Effects of dietary intervention and quadriceps strenghtening exercises on pain and function in overweight people with knee pain
Randomised controlled trial
BMJ, 2009, 339, b3170; (1-10)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Nutrition/diet, Joints, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Overweight, Strength training
373 Barton, G.R.; Sach, T.H.; Jenkinson, C.; Doherty, M.; Avery, A.J.; Muir, K.R.
Lifestyle interventions for knee pain in overweight and obese adults aged > 45
Economic evaluation of randomised controlled trial
BMJ, 2009, 339, b2273; (1-6)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Nutrition/diet, Joints, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Economy, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Overweight, Cost-effectiveness, Strength training
374 Sherman, K.J.; Cherkin, D.C.; Ichikawa, L.; Avins, A.L.; Barlow, W.E.; Khalsa, P.S.; Deyo, R.A.
Characteristics of patients with chronic back pain who benefit from acupuncture
BMC Musculoskel Disord, 2009, 10, 114; (1-10)
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Assesment, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Patient structure, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
375 Rampp, T.; Michalsen, A.; Lüdtke, R.; Musial, F.; Kremer, G.; Dobos, G.J.
Schmerzlindernde Wirkung von Cantharidenpflaster bei lumbaler Spinalkanalstenose
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2009, 16(4), 246-250
Purgative therapy, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Cantharidal plaster, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Non-randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific), spinal stenosis
376 Burgos, R.A.; Hancke, J.L.; Bertoglio, J.C.; Aguirre, V.; Arriagada, S.; Calvo, M.; Canceras, D.D.
Efficacy of an Andrographis paniculata composition for the relief of rheumatoid arthritis symptoms
A prospective randomized placebo-controlled trial
Clin Rheumatol, 2009, 28(8), 931-946
Andrographis paniculata, Arthritis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases
377 Cameron, M.; Gagnier, J.J.; Little, C.V.; Parsons, T.J.; Blümle, A.; Chrubasik, S.
Evidence of effectiveness of herbal medicinal products in the treatment of arthritis
Part 1: Osteoarthritis
Phytother Res, 2009, 23(11), 1497-1515
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Systematic review
378 Lansdown, H.; Howard, K.; Brealey, S.; MacPherson, H.
Acupuncture for pain and osteoarthritis of the knee
A pilot study for an open parallel-arm randomised controlled trial
BMC Musculoskel Disord, 2009, 10, 130; (1-13)
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Conventional medicine, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
379 Sherman, K.J.; Hawkes, R.J.; Ichikawa, L.; Cherkin, D.C.; Deyo, R.A.; Avins, A.L.; Khalsa, P.S.
Comparing recruitment strategies in a study of acupuncture for chronic back pain
BMC Med Res Methodol, 2009, 9, 69; (1-7)
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific), Traditional Chinese medicine
380 Simma, I.; Gleditsch, J.M.; Simma, L.; Piehslinger, E.
Immediate effects of microsystem acupuncture in patients with oromyofacial pain and craniomandibular disorders (CMD)
A double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
Brit Dent J, 2009, 207(12), E26 (Abstract)
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Joints, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Tempromandibular joint disorder, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
381 Staiger, C.; Giannetti, B.
Beinwellwurzelextrakt in der Behandlung akuter Rückenschmerzen
Ergebnisse einer klinischen Prüfung
Z Phytother, 2009, 30(Suppl.1 Kongressband), S32 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific), Symphytum
382 Chau, A.C.M.; Cheung, R.T.F.; Jiang, X.; Au-Yeung, P.; Li, L.S.W.
Acupuncture of motor-implicated acupoints on subacute stroke patients
An fMRI evaluation study
Med Acupunct, 2009, 21(4), 233-241
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chemistry, FMRI, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Physical Chemistry, Randomized trial, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
383 Shen, Y.F.; Goddard, G.
Functional MRI and acupuncture (large intestine 4 acupoint) in patients with myofascial pain of the jaw muscles
A pilot randomized trial
Med Acupunct, 2009, 21(4), 263-268
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chemistry, FMRI, Joints, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical Chemistry, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
384 Shen, Y.F.; Younger, J.; Goddard, G.; Mackey, S.
Randomized clinical trial of acupuncture for myofascial pain of the jaw muscles
J Orofac Pain, 2009, 23(4), 353-359
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Jawbone, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Muscles, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Dental diseases
385 Linschoten, R. van; Middelkoop, M. van; Berger, M.Y.; Heintjes E.M.; Verhaar, J.A.; Willemsen, S.P.; Koes, B.W.; Bierma-Zeinstra, S.M.
Supervised exercise therapy versus usual care for patellofemoral pain syndrome
An open label randomised controlled trial
BMJ, 2009, 339, b4074; (1-8)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial
386 Zhang, S.P.; Yip, T.P.; Li, Q.S.
Acupuncture treatment for plantar fasciitis
A randomized controlled trial with six months follow-up
eCAM, 2011, 2011, 154108; (1-10)
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
387 Li, L.C.; Wong, R.W.; Rabie, A.B.
Clinical effect of a topical herbal ointment on pain in temporomandibular disorders
A randomized placebo-controlled trial
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(12), 1311-1317
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Jawbone, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Tempromandibular joint disorder, Phytomedicine, Ping On, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Dental diseases
388 Ahn, A.C.; Schnyer, R.; Conboy, L.; Laufer, M.R.; Wayne, P.M.
Electrodermal measures of Jing-Well points and their clinical relevance in endometriosis-related chronic pelvic pain
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(12), 1293-1305
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Endometriosis, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Pelvic girdle pain
389 Shin, B.C.; Lee, M.S.; Kong, J.C.; Jang, I.; Park, J.J.
Acupuncture for spinal cord injury survivors in Chinese literature
A systematic review
Complement Ther Med, 2009, 17(5-6), 316-327
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, Spine
390 Richmond, S.J.; Brown, S.R.; Campion, P.D.; Porter, A.J.; Moffett, J.A.; Jackson, D.A.; Featherstone, V.A.; Taylor, A.J.
Therapeutic effects of magnetic and copper bracelets in osteoarthritis
A randomised placebo-controlled crossover trial
Complement Ther Med, 2009, 17(5-6), 249-256
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Magnetic field therapy, Physical therapy, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases
391 Sterling, M.; Valentin, S.; Vicenzino, B.; Souvlis, T.; Connelly, L.B.
Dry needling and exercise for chronic whiplash
A randomised controlled trial
BMC Musculoskel Disord, 2009, 10, 160; (1-6)
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Cervical syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
392 Lewith, G.; White, P.; Little, P.; Prescott, P.; Irwin, V.; Hill, C.
Acupuncture for osteoarthritis pain
A randomized controlled trial evaluating the relative effects of real acupuncture and two placebos with respect to patient empathy, empowerment, and the practitioner on treatment outcome
Eur J Integr Med, 2009, 1(4), 209 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Doctor-patient relationship, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Practice, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
393 Hohmann, C.; Lauche, R.; Choi, K.-E.; Saha, F.; Rampp, T.; Dobos, G.; Musial, F.
Quantitative sensory testing in patients with chronic neck pain before and after the application of the acupressure pad
A randomized, controlled pilot study
Eur J Integr Med, 2009, 1(4), 212-213 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Neck pain, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
394 Bishop, F.; Hill, C.; White, P.; Walker, J.; Lewith, G.
Acupuncture for osteoarthritis
A qualitative analysis to interpret the results of a randomised controlled trial
Eur J Integr Med, 2009, 1(4), 214-215 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Methodology, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Theory, Traditional Chinese medicine
395 Meng, C.-R; Fan, L.; Fu, W.-B.; Li, Y.
Clinical research on abdominal acupuncture plus conventional acupuncture for knee osteoarthritis
J Trad Chin Med, 2009, 29(4), 249-252
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
396 Tillu, A.; Tillu, S.; Vowler, S.
Effect of acupuncture on knee function in advanced osteoarthritis of the knee
A prospective, non-randomised controlled study
Acupunct Med, 2002, 20(1), 19-21
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
397 Tukmachi, E.; Jubb, R.; Dempsey, E.; Jones, P.
The effect of acupuncture on the symptoms of knee osteoarthritis
An open randomised controlled study
Acupunct Med, 2004, 22(1), 14-22
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
398 Wasan, A.D.; Kong, J.; Pham, L.D.; Kaptchuk, T.J.; Edwards, R.; Gollub, R.L.
The impact of placebo, psychopathology, and expectations on the response to acupuncture needling in patients with chronic low back pain
J Pain, 2010, 11(6), 555-563
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Non-randomized trial, Placebo, Placebo-controlled, Psychology/psychotherapy, Traditional Chinese medicine
399 Mandel, D.R.; Eichas, K.; Holmes, J.
Bacillus coagulans
A viable adjunct therapy for relieving symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis according to a randomized, controlled trial
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2010, 10, 1; (1-7)
Arthritis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Microbiological therapy, Placebo-controlled, Probiotics, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases
400 Cui, X.; Trinh, K.; Wang, Y.J.
Chinese herbal medicine for chronic neck pain due to cervical degenerative disc disease
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2010, 1(CD006556), 1-27
Disc damage (intervertebral), Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Neck pain, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine