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1 Scharla, S.H.,; Minne, H.W.; Waibel-Treber, S.; Schaible, A.; Lempert, U.G.; Wüster, C.; Leyendecker, G.; Ziegler, R.
Bone Mass Reduction after Estrogen Deprivation by Long-Acting Gonadotropine-Releasing Hormone Agonists and Its Relation to Pretreatment Serum Concentrations of 1,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D3
J Clin Endocrinol Metab, 1990, 70(4), 1055-1061
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Osteoporosis, Vitamins, Cholecalciferol
2 Chrubasik, S.; Schmidt, A.; Junck, H.; Pfisterer, M.
Wirksamkeit und Wirtschaftlichkeit von Teufelskrallenwurzelextrakten bei Rückenschmerzen
Erste Ergebnisse einer therapeutischen Kohortenstudie
Forsch Komplementärmed, 1997, 6(4), 332-336
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Harpagophytum, Harpagophytum procumbens, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Back pain (non-specific)
3 David, J.; Modi, S.; Aluko, A.A.; Robertshaw, C.; Farebrother, J.
Chronic neck pain
A comparison of acupuncture treatment and physiotherapy
Brit J Rheumatol, 1998, 37(10), 1118-1122
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Neck pain, Physical therapy, Traditional Chinese medicine
4 Bullock, M.L.; Pheley, A.M.; Lenz, S.K.; Culliton, P.D.
Short-term outcomes of treatment for musculoskeletal disorders in a hospital-based alternative and complementary medicine clinic
J Altern Complement Med, 1999, 5(3), 253-260
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine
5 Creamer, P.; Singh, B.B.; Hochberg, M.C.; Berman, B.M.
Are psychosocial factors related to response to acupuncture among patients with knee osteoarthritis?
Altern Ther Health Med, 1999, 5(4), 72-76
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Traditional Chinese medicine
6 Randall, C.; Meerhan, K.; Randall, H.; Dobbs, F.
Nettle sting of Urtica dioica for joint pain
An exploratory study of this complementary therapy
Complement Ther Med, 1999, 7(3), 126-131
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Rheumatic diseases, Urtica
7 Hill, S.; Eckett, M.J.H.; Paterson, C.; Harkness, E.F.
A pilot study to evaluate the effects of floatation spa treatment on patients with osteoarthritis
Complement Ther Med, 1999, 7(4), 235-238
Arthritis, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Spa, Physical therapy
8 Hogeboom, C.J.; Sherman, K.J.; Cherkin, D.C.
Variation in diagnosis and treatment of chronic low back pain by traditional Chinese medicine acupuncturists
Complement Ther Med, 2001, 9(3), 154-166
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Diagnostics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Back pain (non-specific), Traditional Chinese medicine
9 Kerr, D.P.; Walsh, D.M.; Baxter, G.D.
A study of the use of acupuncture in physiotherapy
Complement Ther Med, 2001, 9(1), 21-27
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Assesment, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Patient satisfaction, Physiotherapy, Retrospective design, Traditional Chinese medicine
10 Sherman, K.J.; Cherkin, D.C.; Hogeboom, C.J.
The Diagnosis and Treatment of Patients with Chronic Low-Back Pain by Traditional Chinese Acupuncturists
J Altern Complement Med, 2001, 7(6), 641-650
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Diagnostics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Retrospective design, Back pain (non-specific), Traditional Chinese medicine
11 Sherman, K.J.; Hogeboom, C.J.; Cherkin, D.C.; Deyo, R.A.
Description and Validation of Noninvasive Placebo Acupuncture Procedure
J Altern Complement Med, 2002, 8(1), 11-19
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo, Back pain (non-specific), Traditional Chinese medicine
12 McDougall, J.; Bruce, B.; Spiller, G.; Westerdahl, J.; McDougall, M.
Effects of very low-fat, vegan diet in subjects with rheumatoid arthritis
J Altern Complement Med, 2002, 8(1), 71-75
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Rheumatic diseases, Veganism
13 Carter, B.
A pilot study to evaluate the effectiveness of Bowen Technique in the management of clients with frozen shoulder
Complement Ther Med, 2001, 9(4), 208-215
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Capsulitis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy
14 Chrubasik, S.; Thanner, J.; Künzel, O.; Conradt, C.; Black, A.; Pollak, S.
Comparison of outcome measures during treatment with the proprietary Harpagophytum extract Doloteffin ® in patients with pain in the lower back, knee or hip
Phytomed, 2002, 9(3), 181-194
Arthrosis, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Harpagophytum, Harpagophytum procumbens, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Back pain (non-specific)
15 Chrubasik, S.; Künzel, O.; Black, A.; Conradt, C.; Kerschbaumer, F.
Potential economic impact of using a proprietary willow bark extract in outpatient treatment of low back pain
An open non-randomized study
Phytomed, 2001, 8(4), 241-251
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Economy, Phytomedicine, Back pain (non-specific), Salix, Salix purpurea, Cost-effectiveness
16 Grahame, R.; Robinson, D.V.
Devil´s Claw (Harpagophytum procumbens): pharmalogical and clinical studies
Ann Rheum Dis, 1981, 49, 632
Arthritis, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Harpagophytum, Harpagophytum procumbens, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine
17 Koll, R.; Klingenburg, S.
Therapeutische Eigenschaften und Verträglichkeit topischer Beinwellzubereitungen
Ergebnisse einer Beobachtungsstudie an Patienten
Fortschr Med, 2002, 120(1), 1-9
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Muscle strain, Phytomedicine, Rheumatic diseases, Symphytum, Sprain
18 Sun, L.
Treatment of rheumatoid arthritis by warming needle
J Trad Chin Med, 1992, 12(1), 41-44
Acupuncture, Arthritis, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Traditional Chinese medicine
19 Liu, X.; Sun, L.; Xiao, J.; Yin, S.; Liu, C.; Li, Q.; Li, H.; Jin, B.
Effect of acupuncture and point-injection treatment on immunologic function in rheumatoid arthritis
J Trad Chin Med, 1993, 13(3), 174-178
Acupuncture, Arthritis, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Traditional Chinese medicine
20 Arichi, S.; Arichi, H.; Toda, S.
Acupuncture and rehabilitation (III) effects of acupuncture applied to the normal side on osteoarthritis deformans and rheumatoid arthritis of the knee and on disorders in motility of the knee joint after cerebral hemorrhage and thrombosis
Am J Chin Med, 1983, 11(1-4), 146-149
Acupuncture, Arthritis, Arthrosis, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Traditional Chinese medicine
21 Petrie, J.P.; Langley, G.B.
Acupuncture in the treatment of chronic cervical pain
A pilot study
Clin Exp Rheumatol, 1983, 1, 333-336
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Neck pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
22 Loy, T.T.
Treatment of cervical spondylosis
Electroacupuncture versus physiotherapy
Med J Australia, 1983, 2, 32-34
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Electroacupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Neck pain, Physical therapy, Spondylosis, Traditional Chinese medicine
23 Christensen, B.V.; Iuhl, I.U.; Vilbek, H.; Bülow, H.-H.; Dreijer, N.C.; Rasmussen, H.-F.
Acupuncture treatment of severe knee osteoarthritis
A long-term study
Acta Anaesthesiol Scand, 1992, 36, 519-525
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Traditional Chinese medicine
24 Donaldson, M.S.; Speight, N.; Loomis, S.
Fibromyalgia syndrome improved using a mostly raw vegetarian diet
An observational study
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2001, 1(7), 1-8 (Internet)
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Nutrition/diet, Fibromyalgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Raw foodism, Vegetarianism
25 Oberbaum, M.; Schreiber, R.; Rosenthal, C.; Itzchaki, M.
Homeopathic treatment in emergency medicine
A case series
Homeopathy, 2003, 92(1), 44-47
Aconitum, Arnica, Arsenicum, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Homeopathy, Ignatia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Emergency medicine/Intensive care, Garden poppy, Mental diseases, Trauma
26 Walker, A.F.
Bromelian reduces mild acute knee pain and improves well-being in a dose-dependent fashion in an open study of otherwise healthy adults
Phytomed, 2002, 9(8), 681-686
Arthritis, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Bromelain, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine
27 Bell, I.R.; Lewis II, D.A.; Lewis, S.E.; Brooks, A.J.; Schwartz, G.E.; Baldwin, C.M.
Strength of vital force in classical homeopathy
Bio-psycho-social-spiritual correlates within a complex system context
J Altern Complement Med, 2004, 10(1), 123-131
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Fibromyalgia, Homeopathy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Vital force, Philosophy
28 Samuels, N.
Acupuncture for acute torticollis
A pilot study
Am J Chin Med, 2003, 31, 803-807
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Neck pain, Torticollis spasmodicus, Traditional Chinese medicine
29 Clavo, B.; Pérez, J.L.; López, L.; Suárez, G.; Lloret, M.; Rodríguez, V.; Macías, D.; Santana, M.; Morera, J.; Fiuza, D.; Robaina, F.; Günderoth, M.
Effect of ozone therapy on muscle oxygenation
J Altern Complement Med, 2003, 9(2), 251-256
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Circulatory disorder, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Muscles, Ozon therapy, Oxygen therapy
30 Hooper, R.A.; Ding, M.
Retrospective case series on patients with chronic spinal pain treated with dextrose prolotherapy
J Altern Complement Med, 2004, 10(4), 670-674
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Dextrose, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Retrospective design, Back pain (non-specific)
31 Singh, B.B.; Wu, W.-S.; Hwang, S.H.; Khorsan, R.; Der-Martirosian, C.; Vinjamury, S.P.
Effectiveness of acupuncture in the treatment of fibromyalgia
J Altern Complement Med, 2004, 10(6), 1145-1146; P-7 (Abstract)
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Fibromyalgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Traditional Chinese medicine
32 Knuesel, O.; Weber, M.; Suter, A.
Arnica montana gel in osteoarthritis of the knee
An open, multicenter clinical trial
Adv Ther, 2002, 19(5), 209-218 (Sonderdruck)
Arnica, Arthrosis, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine
33 Zhang, G.G.; Lee, W.; Bausell, B.; Lao, L.; Handwerger, B.; Berman, B.
Variability in the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) diagnosis and herbal prescriptions provided by three TCM practitioners for 40 patients with rheumatoid arthritis
J Altern Complement Med, 2005, 11(3), 415-421
Arthritis, Treatment concept, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Diagnostics, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Practice, Traditional Chinese medicine
34 Kolasinski, S.L.; Garfinkel, M.; Gilden, A.; Matz, W.; Dyke, A. van; Schumacher, H.R.
Iyengar yoga for treating symptoms of osteoarthritis of the knees
A pilot study
J Altern Complement Med, 2005, 11(4), 689-693
Arthrosis, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Yoga
35 Michalsen, A.; Riegert, M.; Lüdtke, R.; Bäcker, M.; Langhorst, J.; Schwickert, M.; Dobos, G.J.
Mediterranean diet and extended fasting's influence on changing the intestinal microflora, immunoglobulin A secretion and clinical outcome in patients with rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia
An observational study
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2005, 5, 1-24 (Internet)
Arthritis, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Diet, Nutrition/diet, Fasting, Fibromyalgia, Therapeutic fasting, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Mediterranian diet, Rheumatic diseases
36 Cimbiz, A.; Bayazit, V.; Hallaceli, H.; Cavlak, U.
The effect of combined therapy (spa and physical therapy) on pain in various chronic diseases.
Complement Ther Med, 2005, 13(4), 244-250
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Electrotherapy, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Spa, Manual therapy, Massage, Nervous system, Physical therapy, Retrospective design, Rheumatic diseases, Pain
37 Blossfeldt, P.
Acupuncture for chronic neck pain - a cohort study in an NHS pain clinic
Acupunct Med, 2004, 22(3), 146-151
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Neck pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
38 Prokhorov, E. F.; Prokhorova, T. E.; Gonzalez-Hernandez, J.; Kovalenko, Y. A.; Llamas, F.; Moctezuma, S.; Romero, H.
In vivo dc and ac measurements at acupuncture points in healthy and unhealthy people.
Complement Ther Med, 2006, 14(1), 31-38
Acupuncture, Allergies, Arthritis, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Diagnostics, EAV, Healthy probands, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Traditional Chinese medicine
39 Singh, B.B.; Wu, W.-S.; Hwang, S.H.; Khorsan, R.; Der-Martirosian, C.; Vinjamury, S.P.; Wang, C.-N.; Lin, S.Y.
Effectiveness of acupuncture in the treatment of fibromyalgia
Altern Ther Health Med, 2006, 12(2), 34-41
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Fibromyalgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Traditional Chinese medicine
40 Linde, K.; Weidenhammer, W.; Streng, A.
Acupuncture for osteoarthritic pain
An observational study in routine care
Rheumatol, 2006, 45, 222-227
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Traditional Chinese medicine
41 Nozaki, K.; Hikiami, H.; Goto, H.; Nakagawa, T.; Shibahara, N.; Shimada, Y.
Keishibukuryogan (Gui-Zhi-Fu-Ling-Wan), a Kampo formula, decreases disease activity and soluble vascular adhesion molecule-1 in patients with rheumatoid arthritis
eCAM, 2006, 3(3), 359-364 (Internet)
Arteriosclerosis, Arthritis, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Cinnamomum, Cinnamomum cassia, Cardiovascular diseases, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Keishi-bukuryo-gan, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Paeonia, Paeonia lactiflora, Paeonia suffruticosa, Poria, Poria cocos, Prunus, peach, Traditional Japanese medicine
42 Teitelbaum, J.E.; Johnson, C.; Cyr, J.S.
The use of d-ribose in chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia
A pilot study
J Altern Complement Med, 2006, 12(9), 857-862
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Nutrition/diet, Fibromyalgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Dietary supplementation, Mental diseases
43 Chen, K.W.; Hassett, A.L.; Hou, F.; Staller, J.; Lichtbroun, A.S.
A pilot study of external Qigong therapy for patients with fibromyalgia
J Altern Complement Med, 2006, 12(9), 851-856
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Fibromyalgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Qi Gong, Traditional Chinese medicine
44 Chenot, J.F.; Becker, A.; Leonhardt, C.; Keller, S.; Donner-Banzhoff, N.; Baum, E.; Pfingsten, M.; Hildebrandt, J.; Kochen, M.M.; Basler, H.-D.
Determinants for receiving acupuncture for LBP and associated treatments
A prospective cohort study
BMC Health Services Res, 2006, 6, 149
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Attitude, Assesment, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Patient structure, Traditional Chinese medicine
45 Chrubasik, S.; Chrubasik, C.; Kunzel, O.; Black, A.
Patient-perceived benefit during one year of treatment with Doloteffin((R))
Phytomed, 2007, 14(6), 371-376
Arthrosis, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Harpagophytum, Harpagophytum procumbens, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Back pain (non-specific)
46 Weidenhammer, W.; Linde, K.; Streng, A.; Hoppe, A.; Melchart, D.
Acupuncture for chronic low back pain in routine care
A multicenter observational study
Clin J Pain, 2007, 23, 128-135
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine, Chronic pain
47 Michels, T.; Lehmann, N.; Moebus, S.
Cervical vertigo-cervical pain
An alternative and efficient treatment
J Altern Complement Med, 2007, 13(5), 513-518
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Headache, Neck pain, Nervous system
48 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
49 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
50 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
51 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
52 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
53 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
54 Riehl, G.
Anwendungsbeobachtung der seriellen Akupunkturbehandlung von Lumbago und Kopfschmerz in der Allgemeinpraxis
Dt Z Aku, 2008, 51(4), 26-29
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Lumbago, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Headache, Nervous system, Traditional Chinese medicine
55 Arnold, A.A.; Ross, B.E.; Silka, P.A.
Efficacy and feasibility of acupuncture for patients in the ED with acute, nonpenetrating muscoskeletal injury of the extremeties
Am J Emerg Med, 2009, 27, 280-284
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
56 Sato, M.; Inubushi, M.; Shiga, T.; Hirata, K.; Okamoto, S.; Kamibayashi, T.; Tanimura, K.; Tamaki, N.
Therapeutic effects of acupuncture in patients with rheumatoid arthritis
A prospective study using (18)F-FDG-PET
Ann Nucl Med, 2009, 23(3), 311-316
Acupuncture, Arthritis, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Rheumatic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
57 Warnrock, M.; McBean, D.; Suter, A.; Tan, J.; Whittaker, P.
Effectiveness and safety of Devil' Claw tablets in patients with general rheumatic disorders
Phytother Res, 2007, 21(12), 1228-1233
Arthritis, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Harpagophytum, Harpagophytum procumbens, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Rheumatic diseases
58 Witt, C.M.; Lüdtke, R.; Baur, R.; Willich, S.N.
Homeopathic treatment of patients with chronic low back pain
A prospective observational study with 2 years' follow-up
Clin J Pain, 2009, 25(4), 334-339
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Homeopathy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Pain, Chronic pain
59 Kozlovskaya, L.V.; Mukhin, N.A.; Rameev, V.V.; Sarkisova, I.A.; Epstein, O.I.
Potentiated antibodies to tumor necrosis factor-alpha in the therapy of patients with rheumatoid arthritis
Bull Exp Biol Med, 2003, (Suppl. 1), 152-154
Arthritis, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Inflammation, Homeopathy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Rheumatic diseases
60 Pirtkien, R.; Seybold, G.
Vergleichende Untersuchungen über die Wirksamkeit verschiedener Medikamente bei der Behandlung der primär chronischen Polyarthritis
Hippokrates, 1965, 36(17), 664-668
Arthritis, Balneology, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Colchicum, Colocynthis, Homeopathy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Conventional medicine, Ledum, Physical therapy, Sepia, Silicea, Spigelia, Spiraea ulmaria, Sulfur
61 Mist, S.; Ritenbaugh, C.; Aickin, M.
Effects of questionnaire-based diagnosis and training on inter-rater reliability among practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(7), 703-709
Doctor-patient relationship, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Diagnostics, Jawbone, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Tempromandibular joint disorder, Practice, Traditional Chinese medicine, Dental diseases
62 Lynch, M.E.; Sawynok, J.; Bouchard, A.
A pilot trial of CFQ for treatment of fibromyalgia
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(10), 1057-1058
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Fibromyalgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Qi Gong, Traditional Chinese medicine
63 Rancan, S.V.; Bataglion, C.; Bataglion, S.A.; Bechara, O.M.; Semprini, M.; Siessere, S.; Sousa, J.P.; Crippa, J.A.; Hallak, J.E.; Regalo, S.C.
Acupuncture and temporomandibular disorders
A 3-month follow-up EMG study
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(12), 1307-1310
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Jawbone, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Tempromandibular joint disorder, Traditional Chinese medicine, Dental diseases
64 Paterson, C.; Unwin, J.; Joire, D.
Outcomes of traditional Chinese medicine (traditional acupuncture) treatment for people with long-term conditions
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2010, 16, 3-9
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chronic diseases, Assesment, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Mental diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
65 Berg, I. van den
Health-related quality of life in patients with musculoskeletal complaints in a general acupuncture practice
An observational study
Eur J Integr Med, 2009, 1(4), 257 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Traditional Chinese medicine
66 Ross, J.; White, A.; Ernst, E.
Western, minimal acupuncture for neck pain
A cohort study
Acupunct Med, 1999, 17(1), 5-8
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Neck pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
67 Tukmachi, E.S.
Frozen shoulder
A comparison of Western and Traditional Chinese approaches and a clinical study of its acupuncture treatment
Acupunct Med, 1999, 17(1), 9-21
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Capsulitis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Conventional medicine, Systems comparison, Theory, Traditional Chinese medicine
68 Lindall, S.
Is acupuncture for pain relief in general practice cost-effective?
Acupunct Med, 1999, 17(2), 97-100
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Economy, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine, Cost-effectiveness
69 Ip, V.H.Y.
The use of acupuncture for pain relief in a Chinese hospital clinic
Acupunct Med, 1999, 17(2), 101-109
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
70 Itoh, K.; Okada, K.; Kwakita, K.
A proposed experimental model of myofascial trigger points in human muscle after slow eccentric exercises
Acupunct Med, 2004, 22(1), 2-13
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
71 Vas, J.; Perea-Milla, E.; Méndez, C.
Acupuncture and moxibustion as an adjunctive treatment for osteoarthritis of the knee
A large case series
Acupunct Med, 2004, 22(1), 23-28
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Moxibustion, Rheumatic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
72 Gunnarsdottir, T.J.; Peden-McAlpine, C.
Effects fo reflexology on fibromyalgia symptoms
A multiple case study
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2010, 16(3), 167-172
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Fibromyalgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Reflex therapy, Rheumatic diseases
73 Brown, D.; Chevalier, G.; Hill, M.
Pilot study on the effect of grounding on delayed-onset muscle soreness
J Altern Complement Med, 2010, 16(3), 265-273
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Bioenergetics, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Muscles
74 Collazo Chao, E.
Efectividad de la terapia acupuntural en el alivio del dolor en pacientes con fibromialgia
Effectiveness of acupuncture therapy for pain relief in patients with fibromyalgia
Rev Int Acupuntura, 2010, 4(1), 52-58
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Fibromyalgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Rheumatic diseases, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
75 Park, J.J.; Shin, J.; Choi, Y.; Youn, Y.; Lee, S.; Kwon, S.R.; Lee, H.; Kang, M.H.; Ha, I.H.; Shin, I.
Integrative package for low back pain with leg pain in Korea
A prospective cohort study
Complement Ther Med, 2010, 18(2), 78-86
Acupuncture, Apitherapy, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Phytomedicine, Traditional Chinese medicine
76 Schmidt, S.; Stange, R.; Lischka, E.; Kiehntopf, M.; Deufel, T.; Loth, D.; Uhlemann, C.
Unkontrollierte klinische Studie zur Wirksamkeit ambulanten Heilfastens bei Patienten mit Arthrose
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2010, 17(2), 87-94
Arthrosis, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Fasting, Therapeutic fasting, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Rheumatic diseases
77 Suarez-Almazor, M.E.; Looney, C.; Liu, Y.; Cox, V.; Pietz, K., Marcus, D.M.; Street, R.L. jr.
A randomized controlled trial of acupuncture for osteoarthritis of the knee
Effects of patient-provider communication
Arthritis Care Res, 2010, 62(9), 1229-1236
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Doctor-patient relationship, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Practice, Rheumatic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
78 Tufan, Z.K.; Arslan, H.; Yildiz, F.; Bulut, C.; Irmak, S.; Demiroz, A.P.
Acupuncture for depression and myalgia in patients with hepatitis
An observational study
Acupunct Med, 2010, 28(3), 136-139
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Depression, Hepatitis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Muscles, Mental diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Muscle pain (unspecified)
79 Ji, W.; Li, J.; Lin, Y.; Song, Y.N.; Zhang, M.; Ke, Y.; Ren, Y.; Deng, X.; Zhang, J.; Huang, F.; Yu, D.
Report of 12 cases of ankylosing spondylitis patients treated with Tripterygium wilfordii
Clin Rheumatol, 2010, 29(9), 1067-1072
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Bechterew's disease, Phytomedicine, Rheumatic diseases, Tripterygium, Tripterygium wilfordii
80 Karels, C.H.; Bierma-Zeinstra, S.M.; Verhaben, A.P.; Koes, B.W.; Burdorf, A.
Sickness absence in patients with arm, neck and shoulder complaints presenting in physical therapy practice
6 months follow-up
Man Ther, 2010, 15(5), 476-481
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Brachialgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Neck, Physiotherapy, Shoulder
81 Ekdahl, L.; Petersson, K.
Acupuncture treatment of pregnant women with low back and pelvic pain
An intervention study
Scand J Caring Sci, 2010, 24(1), 175-182
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Back pain (non-specific), Obstetrics, Traditional Chinese medicine, Pelvic girdle pain
82 Berg, I. van den; Tan, L.; Brero, H. van; Tan, K.T.; Janssens, A.C.; Hunink, M.G.
Health-related quality of life in patients with musculoskeletal complaints in a general acupuncture practice
An observational study
Acupunct Med, 2010, 28(3), 130-135
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Traditional Chinese medicine
83 Ülger, Ö.; Yagli, N.V.
Effects of yoga on balance and gait properties in women with musculoskeletal problems
A pilot study
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2011, 17(1), 13-15
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Yoga
84 Therkleson, T.
Ginger compress therapy for adults with osteoarthritis
J Adv Nurs, 2010, 66(10), 2225-2233
Arthrosis, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Phytomedicine, Rheumatic diseases, Compress, ginger
85 Caughey, G.E.; James, M.J.; Proudman, S.M.; Cleland, L.G.
Fish oil supplementation increases the cyclooxygenase inhibitory activity of paracetamol in rheumatoid arthritis patients
Complement Ther Med, 2010, 18(3-4), 171-174
Arthritis, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Dietary supplementation, Rheumatic diseases, fish oil
86 Beattie, A.; Shaw, A.; Yardley, L.; Little, P.; Sharp, D.
Participating in and delivering the ATEAM trial (Alexander technique lessons, exercise, and massage) interventions for chronic back pain
A qualitative study of professional perspectives
Complement Ther Med, 2010, 18(3-4), 119-127
Alexander technique, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Physical therapy, Back pain (non-specific)
87 Watson, J.D.; Shay, B.L.
Treatment of chronic low-back pain
A 1-year or greater follow-up
J Altern Complement Med, 2010, 16(9), 951-958
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lidocain, Low back pain, Retrospective design
88 Otter, S.; Church, A.; Murray, A.; Lucas, J.; Creasey, N.; Woodhouse, J.; Grant, R.; Cooper, H.
The effects of reflexology in reducing the symptoms of fatigue in people with rheumatoid arthritis
A preliminary study
J Altern Complement Med, 2010, 16(12), 1251-1252
Arthritis, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Mental diseases, Reflex therapy, Rheumatic diseases
89 Vuckovic, N.; Schneider, J.; Williams, L.A.; Ramirez, M.
Journey into healing
The transformative experience of shamanic healing on women with temporomandibular joint disordes
Explore, 2010, 6(6), 371-379
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Ethnomedicine, Joints, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Tempromandibular joint disorder, Shamanism
90 Tugcu, V.; Tas, S.; Eren, G.; Bedirhan, B.; Karadag, S.; Tasci, A.
Effectiveness of acupuncture in patients with category IIIB chronic pelvic pain syndrome
A report of 97 patients
Pain Med, 2010, 11(4), 518-523
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Urinary tract, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine, Pelvic girdle pain, Chronic pain
91 Williams, F.M.K.; Skinner, J.; Spector, T.D.; Cassidy, A.; Clark, I.M.; Davidson, R.M.; MacGregor, A.J.
Dietary garlic and hip osteoarthritis
Evidence of a protective effect and putative mechanism of action
BMC Musculoskel Disord, 2010, 11, 280; (1-8)
Arthrosis, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Nutrition/diet, Hip arthrosis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Prevention, Rheumatic diseases
92 Yeo, H.K.; Wright, A.
Hypoalgesic effect of a passive accessory mobilisation technique in patients with lateral ankle pain
Man Ther, 2011, 16(4), 373-377
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Joints, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Pain, Mobilisation
93 Taggart, H.M.; Arslanian, C.L.; Bae, S.; Singh, K.
Effects of t'ai chi exercise on fibromyalgia symptoms and health-related quality of life
Orthop Nurs, 2003, 22(5), 353-360
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Fibromyalgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Rheumatic diseases, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
94 Dunn, A.S.; Passmore, S.R.; Burke, J.; Chicoine, D.
A cross-sectional analysis of clinical outcomes following chiropractic care in veterans with and without post-traumatic stress disorder
Mil Med, 2009, 174(6), 578-583
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Neck pain, Mental diseases, Back pain (non-specific), Stress, Trauma
95 Tan, X.L.; Yowler, C.J.; Super, D.M.; Fratianne, R.B.
The efficacy of music therapy protocols for decreasing pain, anxiety, and muscle tension levels during burn dressing changes
A prospective randomized crossover trial
J Burn Care Res, 2010, 31(4), 590-597
Anxiety, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Skin diseases, Imagery, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Music therapy, Muscles, Mental diseases, Pain, Burn
96 Bagnato, G.; De Filippis, L.G.; Morgante, S.; Morgante, M.L.; Farina, G.; Caliri, A.; Romano, C.; D'Avola, G.; Pinelli, P.; Calpona, P.R.; Streva, P.; Resta, M.L.; De Luca, G.; Di Giorgio, R.
Clinical improvement and serum amino acid levels after mud-bath therapy
Int J Clin Pharmacol Res, 2004, 24(2-3), 39-47
Arthrosis, Balneology, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Blood, Blood/Lymphatic system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Rheumatic diseases, Peloidtherapie, Peat therapy
97 Fioravanti, A.; Valenti, M.; Altobelli, E.; Di Orio, F.; Nappi, G.; Crisanti, A.; Cantarini, L.; Marcolongo, R.
Clinical efficacy and cost-effectiveness evidence of spa therapy in osteoarthritis
The results of "Naiade" Italien Project
Panminerva Medica, 2003, 45(3), 211-217
Arthrosis, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Spa, Economy, Physical therapy, Rheumatic diseases, Cost-effectiveness
98 Bellometti, S.; Cecchettin, M.; Galzigna, L.
Mud pack therapy in osteoarthrosis
Changes in serum levels of chondrocyte markers
Clin Chim Acta, 1997, 268(1-2), 101-106
Arthrosis, Balneology, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Rheumatic diseases, Peloidtherapie, Peat therapy
99 Carbonell-Baeza, A.; Romero, A.; Aparicio, V.A.; Tercedor, P.; Delgado-Fernandez, M.; Ruiz, J.R.
T'ai-Chi intervention in men with fibromyalgia
A multiple-patient case report
J Altern Complement Med, 2011, 17(3), 187-189
Andrology, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Fibromyalgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Rheumatic diseases, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
100 Telles, S.; Naveen, K.V.; Gaur, V.; Balkrishna, A.
Effect of one week of yoga on function and severity in rheumatoid arthritis
BMC Res Notes, 2011, 4, 118; (1-4)
Arthritis, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Rheumatic diseases, Yoga