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1501 Saner, J.; Kool, J.; Bie, R.A. de; Sieben, J.M.; Luomajoki, H.;
Movement control exercise versus general exercise to reduce disability in patients with low back pain and movement control impairment
A randomised controlled trial
BMC Musculoskel Disord, 2011, 12, 207; (1-8)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Physical therapy, Randomized trial
1502 Levis, S.; Strickman-Stein, N.; Ganjei-Azar, P.; Xu, P.; Doerge, D.R.; Krischer, J.
Soy isoflavones in the prevention of menopausal bone loss and menopausal symptoms
A randomized, double-blind trial
Arch Intern Med, 2011, 171(15), 1363-1369
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Gynaecology, Climacteric, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Osteoporosis, Phaseolus, Phaseolus max, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Prevention, Randomized trial
1503 Ring, J.; Thiel, D. van; Seifert, j.; Stickl, H.; Probst, J.; Brendel, W.
Chronische posttraumatische Osteomyelitis
4. Therapieversuch mit oraler Autovakzine
Fortschr Med, 1976, 94(5), 264-268
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Immunotherapy, Vaccination, Clinical research, Osteomyelitis, Complementary and alternative medicine
1504 Zettergren, K.K.; Lubeski, J.M.; Viverito, J.M.
Effects of a yoga program on postural control, mobility, and gait speed in community-living older adults
A pilot study
J Geriatr Phys Ther, 2011, 34(2), 88-94
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Yoga
1505 Kesiktas, N.; Karakas, S.; Gun, K.; Gun, N.; Murat, S.; Uludag, M.
Balneotherapy for chronic low back pain
A randomized, controlled study
Rheumatol Int, 2012, 32(10), 3193-3199
Balneology, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Physical therapy, Randomized trial
1506 Villafañe, J.H.; Silva, G.B.; Diaz-Parreno, S.A.; Fernandez-Carnero, J.
Hypoalgesic and motor effects of Kaltenborn mobilization on elderly patients with secondary thumb carpometacarpal osteoarthritis
A randomized controlled trial
J Manipulative Physiol Ther, 2011, 34(8), 547-556
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Joints, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Pain, Mobilisation
1507 Yang, F.; Tang, D.Z.; Cui, X.J.; Holz, J.D.; Bian, Q.; Shi, Q.; Wang, Y.J.
Classic yin and yang tonic formula for osteopenia
Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Trials, 2011, 12, 187; (1-5) (Studienprotokoll)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, osteopenia
1508 Curtis, K.; Osadchuk, A.; Katz, J.
An eight-week yoga intervention is associated with improvements in pain, psychological functioning and mindfulness, and changes in cortisol levels in women with fibromyalgia
J Pain Res, 2011, 4, 189-201
Anxiety, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Depression, Fibromyalgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Rheumatic diseases, Pain, Yoga
1509 Cherkin, D.C.; Sherman, K.J.; Kahn, J.; Wellman, R.; Cook, A.J.; Johnson, E.; Erro, J.; Delaney, K.; Deyo, R.A.
A comparison of the effects of 2 types of massage and usual care on chronic low back pain
A randomized, controlled trial
Ann Intern Med, 2011, 155(1), 1-9
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Massage, Randomized trial
1510 Krishna, K.P.R.
The efficacy of Ayurvedic treatment for rheumatoid arthritis
Cross-sectional experiential profile of a longitudinal study
Int J Ayurveda Res, 2011, 2(1), 8-13
Arthritis, Ayurveda, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Rheumatic diseases
1511 Bishop, P.B.; Quon, J.A.; Fisher, C.G.; Dvorak, M.F.S.
The Chiropractic Hospital-based Interventions Research Outcomes (CHIRO) Study
A randomized controlled trial on the effectiveness of clinical practice guidelines in the medical and chiropractic management of patients with acute mechanical low back pain
Spine J, 2010, 10(12), 1055-1064
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Randomized trial
1512 Arroyo-Morales, M.; Fernandez-Lao, C.; Ariza-Garcia, A.; Toro-Velasco, C.; Winters, M.; Diaz-Rodriguez, L.; Cantarero-Villanueva, I.; Huijbregts, P.; Fernandez-De-Las-Penas, C.
Psychophysiological effects of preperformance massage before isokinetic exercise
J Strength Cond Res, 2010, 25(2), 481-488
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Muscles, Physiology, Placebo-controlled, Psychology/psychotherapy, Randomized trial, Sports medicine
1513 Telles, S.; Balkrishna, A.; Maharana, K.
Effect of yoga and ayurveda on duchenne muscular dystrophy
Indian J Palliat Care, 2011, 17(2), 169-170
Ayurveda, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Muscle weakness, Pediatrics, Yoga
1514 Smith, D.B.; Jacobson, B.H.
Effect of a blend of comfrey root extract (Symphytum officinale L.) and tannic acid creams in the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee
Randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind, multiclinical trials
J Chiropract Med, 2011, 10(3), 147-156
Acidum, Acidum tannicum, Applikationsform, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Salbe, Symphytum
1515 Jensen, A.M.; Ramasamy, A.; Hall, M.W.
Improving general flexibility with a mindbody approach
A randomized, controlled trial using Neuro Emotional Techniques ((R))
J Strength Cond Res, 2012, 26(8), 2103-2112
Anxiety, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Physical therapy, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stress, Stretching
1516 Kruse, R.A.; Cambron, J.
Chiropractic management of postsurgical lumbar spine pain
A retrospective study of 32 cases
J Manipulative Physiol Ther, 2011, 34(6), 408-412
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Postoperative complaints, Retrospective design, Back pain (non-specific), Pain, Spine
1517 Martins, S.M.M.; Bolognani, F.; Maia, A.P.; Serpa, C.; Damasceno, A.M.; Mendes, M.F.
Coreo athetosis condition and homeopathy
Liga Medicorum Homoeopathica Internationalis (L.M.H.I.): 63rd Congress of the Liga Medicorum Homeopathica Internationalis, 20. - 24. Mai 2008, Oostende, Belgien, Teil II, 2008, (1-4) (Symposiumsbeitrag)
Barium, Barium aceticum, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Homeopathy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Pediatrics, Retrospective design
1518 Amaral, M.T.P. do; Oliveira, M.M.F. de; Ferreira, N.D. de; Guimaraes, R.V.; Sarian, L.O.; Gurgel, M.S.C.
Manual therapy associated with upper limb exercises vs. exercises alone for shoulder rehabilitation in postoperative breast cancer
Physiother Theory Pract, 2012, 28(4), 299-306
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Breast cancer, Surgery, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Rehabilitation, Shoulder
1519 Zanca, J.M.; Natale, A.; Labarbera, J.; Schroeder, S.T.; Gassaway, J.; Backus, D.
Group physical therapy during inpatient rehabilitation for acute spinal cord injury
Findings from the SCIRehab study
Phys Ther, 2011, 91(12), 1877-1891
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Rehabilitation, Spine
1520 Balbir-Gurman, A.; Fuhrman, B.; Braun-Moscovici, Y.; Markovits, D.; Aviram, M.
Consumption of pomegranate decreases serum oxidative stress and reduces disease activity in patients with active rheumatoid arthritis
A pilot study
Isr Med Assoc J, 2011, 13(8), 474-479
Arthritis, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Punica granatum, Rheumatic diseases
1521 Olendzki, B.C.; Leung, K.; Van Buskirk, S.; Reed, G.; Zurier, R.B.
Treatment of rheumatoid arthritis with marine and botanical oils
Influence on serum lipids
eCAM, 2011, 2011, 827286; (1-9)
Arthritis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, borage, Dyslipidämie, Helianthus, sunflower, Hypercholesterolemia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Sea remedies, Oil, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Metabolic diseases, fish oil
1522 Hall, A.M.; Maher, C.G.; Lam, P.; Ferreira, M.; Latimer, J.
Tai chi exercise for treatment of pain and disability in people with persistent low back pain
A randomized controlled trial
Arthritis Care Res, 2011, 63(11), 1576-1583
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Randomized trial, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
1523 Ebnezar, J.; Nagarathna, R.; Bali, Y.; Nagendra, H.R.
Effect of an integrated approach of yoga therapy on quality of life on osteoarthritis of the knee joint
A randomized control study
Int J Yoga, 2011, 4(2), 55-63
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Electrotherapy, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Physical therapy, Physiotherapy, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), Therapeutic ultrasound, Yoga
1524 Rhon, D.I.; Boyles, R.E.; Cleland, J.A.; Brown, D.L.
A manual physical therapy approach versus subacromial corticosteroid injection for treatment of shoulder impingement syndrome
A protocol for a randomised clinical trial
BMJ Open, 2011, 1(2), e000137; (1-12)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Physiotherapy, Randomized trial, Schulterschmerz (unspezifisch), Impingement-Syndrom
1525 Pinto, D.; Robertson, M.C.; Hansen, P.; Abbott, J.H.
Economic evaluation within a factorial-design randomised controlled trial of exercise, manual therapy, or both interventions for osteoarthritis of the hip or knee
Study protocol
BMJ Open, 2011, 1(1), e000136; (1-6) (Studienprotokoll)
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Hip arthrosis, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Economy, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Cost-effectiveness
1526 Fallenstein, C.; Staiger, C.
Beinwell in der Therapy akuter Rückenschmerzen
Ergebnisse einer randomisierten, klinischen Prüfung
Z Phytother, 2011, 32(3), 107-111
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific), Pain, Symphytum, Chronic pain
1527 Chyu, M.C.; Bergen, V. von; Brismée, J.M.; Zhang, Y.; Yeh, J.K.; Shen, C.L.
Complementary and alternative exercises for management of osteoarthritis
Arthritis, 2011, 2011, 364319; (1-10)
Anxiety, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Qi Gong, Rheumatic diseases, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine, Review (CR), Yoga
1528 Tilbrook, H.E.; Cox, H.; Hewitt, C.E.; Kang'ombe, A.R.; Chuang, L.H.; Jayakody, S.; Aplin, J.D.; Semlyen, A.; Trewhela, A.; Watt, I.; Torgerson, D.J.
Yoga for chronic low back pain
A randomized trial
Ann Intern Med, 2011, 155(9), 569-578
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial, Pain, Yoga, Chronic pain
1529 Das, B.; Ganesh, R.M.; Mishra, P.K.; Bhuyan, G.
A study on Apabahuka (frozen shoulder) and its management by Laghumasha taila nasya
Ayu, 2010, 31(4), 488-494
Ayurveda, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Capsulitis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine
1530 Kwok, T.C.; Lam, K.; Wong, P.; Chau, W.; Yuen, K.S.; Ting, K.; Chung, E.W.; Li, J.C.; Ho, F.K.
Effectiveness of coordination exercise in improving cognitive function in older adults
A prospective study
Clin Interv Aging, 2011, 6, 261-267
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Non-randomized trial, Physical therapy, Strength training
1531 Pach, D.; Brinkhaus, B.; Röll, S.; Wegscheider, K.; Icke, K., Willich, S.N.; Witt, C.M.
Efficacy of injections with Disci/Rhus toxicodendron compositum for chronic low back pain
A randomized placebo-controlled trial
PLoS ONE, 2011, 6(11), e26166; (1-9)
Applikationsform, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Disci/Rhus toxicodenron comp., Homeopathy, Injektion, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
1532 Ali, M.; Shukla, V.D.; Dave, A.R.; Bhatt, N.N.
A clinical study of Nirgundi Ghana Vati and Matra Basti in the management of Gridhrasi with special reference to sciatica
Ayu, 2010, 31(4), 456-460
Ayurveda, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Sciatica, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial
1533 Lekurwale, P.S.; Pandey, K.; Yadaiah, P.
Management of Amavata with 'Amrita Ghrita'
A clinical study
Ayu, 2010, 31(4), 430-435
Ayurveda, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Rheumatic diseases, Tinospora, Tinospora cordifolia
1534 Nnodim, J.O.; Strasburg, D.; Nabozny, M.; Nyquist, L.; Galecki, A.; Chen, S.; Alexander, N.B.
Dynamic balance and stepping versus tai chi training to improve balance and stepping in at-risk older adults
J Am Geriatr Soc, 2006, 54(12), 1825-1831
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Non-randomized trial, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
1535 Baird, C.L.; Sands, L.P.
Effect of guided imagery with relaxation on health-related quality of life in older women with osteoarthritis
Res Nurs Health, 2006, 29(5), 442-451
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Relaxation, Geriatrics, Gynaecology, Imagery, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases
1536 Knebl, J.A.; Shores, J.H.; Gamber, R.G.; Gray, W.T.; Herron, K.M.
Improving functional ability in the elderly via the Spencer technique, an osteopathic manipulative treatment
A randomized, controlled trial
J Am Osteopath Assoc, 2002, 102(7), 387-396
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Osteopathy, Randomized trial, Shoulder
1537 Wu, G.
Evaluation of the effectiveness of Tai Chi for improving balance and preventing falls in the older population
A review
J Am Geriatr Soc, 2002, 50(4), 746-754
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Prevention, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
1538 Pumpa, K.L.; Fallon, K.E.; Bensoussan, A.; Papalia, S.
The effects of Lyprinol((R)) on delayed onset muscle soreness and muscle damage in well trained athletes
A double-blind randomised controlled trial
Complement Ther Med, 2011, 19(6), 311-318
Andrology, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Sea remedies, Muscles, green-lipped mussel, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Sports medicine
1539 Afra, D.
Randomisierte kontrollierte Studie zur Wirksamkeit der Blutegeltherapie bei symptomatischer Epicondylitis lateralis humeri
2009, 1-93 (Dissertation)
Purgative therapy, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Leech therapy, Epicondylitis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial
1540 Cesur, Ö.
Randomisierte kontrollierte Studie zur Wirksamkeit der Blutegeltherapie bei symptomatischer Rhizarthrose
2009, 1-87 (Dissertation)
Purgative therapy, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Leech therapy, Finger arthrosis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases
1541 Schmid, B.M.
Behandlung von Cox- und Gonarthrosen mit einem Trockenextrakt aus Salix purpurea x daphnoides
Placebokontrollierte Doppelblindstudie zur Kinetik, Wirksamkeit und Verträglichkeit von Weidenrinde
1998, 1-233 (Dissertation)
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Hip arthrosis, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pharmacology, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Salix, Salix purpurea, Pharmacocinetics
1542 Cao, Y.X.; Liu, J.; Zhu, Y.
Effect of Xinfeng capsule on the cardiac function in patients with rheumatoid arthritis
Chin J Integr Med, 2011, 17(10), 738-743
Arthritis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chinese medicinal herbs, Heart, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Xinfeng
1543 Leung, P.C.; Cheng, K.F.; Chan, Y.H.
An innovative herbal product for the prevention of osteoporosis
Chin J Integr Med, 2011, 17(10), 744-749
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Epimedium, Gynaecology, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ligustrum, Ligustrum lucidum, Menopause, Osteoporosis, Placebo-controlled, Prevention, Psoralea, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1544 Furlan, A.D.; Yazdi, F.; Tsertsvadze, A.; Gross, A.; Van Tulder, M.; Santaguida, L.; Gagnier, J.; Ammendolia; Dryden, T.; Doucette, S.; Skidmore, B.; Daniel, R.; Ostermann, T.; Tsouros, S.
A systematic review and meta-analysis of efficacy, cost-effectiveness, and safety of selected complementary and alternative medicine for neck and low-back pain
eCAM, 2012, 2012, 953139; (1-61)
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Massage, Meta-analysis, Neck pain, Economy, Physiotherapy, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, Cost-effectiveness, Mobilisation
1545 Uehleke, B.; Brignoli, R.; Rostock, M.; Saller, R.; Melzer, J.
Phytodolor in musculoskeletal disorders
Re-analysis and meta-analysis
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2011, 18(5), 249-256
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Phytodolor, Phytomedicine, Pain
1546 Smith, B.W.; Zautra, A.J.
Vulnerability and resilience in women with arthritis
Test of a two-factor model
J Consult Clin Psychol, 2008, 76(5), 799-810
Arthritis, Arthrosis, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Psychology/psychotherapy, Rheumatic diseases
1547 Winter, J.; Hunter, S.; Sim, J.; Crome, P.
Hands-on therapy interventions for upper limb motor dysfunction following stroke
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2011, 6(CD006609), 1-33
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Stroke, Systematic review, Therapeutic touch
1548 Kim, J.I.; Kim, T.H.; Lee, M.S.; Kang, J.W.; Kim, K.H.; Choi, J.Y.; Kang, K.W.; Kim, A.R.; Shi, M.S.; Jung, S.Y.; Choi, S.M.
Evaluation of wet-cupping therapy for persistent non-specific low back pain
A randomised, waiting-list controlled, open-label, parallel-group pilot trial
Trials, 2011, 12, 146; (1-7)
Purgative therapy, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Randomized trial, Pain, Cupping, Chronic pain
1549 Ma, C.; Szeto, G.P.; Yan, T.; Wu, S.; Lin, C.; Li, L.
Comparing biofeedback with active exercise and passive treatment for the management of work-related neck and shoulder pain
A randomized controlled trial
Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 2011, 92(6), 849-858
Occupational health, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Biofeedback, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Neck pain, Randomized trial, Schulterschmerz (unspezifisch)
1550 Yeh, M.L.; Chung, Y.C.; Chen, K.M.; Chen, H.H.
Pain reduction of acupoint electrical stimulation for patients with spinal surgery
A placebo-controlled study
Int J Nurs Stud, 2011, 48(6), 703-709
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Surgery, Electroacupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine, Spine
1551 Abrahamsen, R.; Baad-Hansen, l.; Zachariae, R.; Svensson, P.
Effect of hypnosis on pain and blink reflexes in patients with painful temporomandibular disorders
Clin J Pain, 2011, 27(4), 344-351
Eye diseases, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Hypnosis, Jawbone, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Tempromandibular joint disorder, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial, Pain, Dental diseases
1552 Guzun, R.; Aguilaniu, B.; Wuyam, B.; Mezin, P.; Koechlin-Ramonatxo, C.; Auffray, C.; Saks, V.; Pison, C.
Effects of training at mild exercise intensities on quadriceps muscle energy metabolism in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Acta Physiol, 2012, 205(2), 236-246
Respiratory diseases, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Emphysema, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Muscles, Non-randomized trial, Physical therapy, Physiology
1553 Mahto, R.R.; Dave, A.R.; Shukla, V.D.
A comparative study of Rasona Rasnadi Ghanavati and Simhanada Guggulu on Amavata with special reference to rheumatoid arthritis
Ayu, 2011, 32(1), 46-54
Arthritis, Ayurveda, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases
1554 Borghouts, J.A.J.; Koes, B.W.; Bouter, L.M.
The clinical course and prognostic factors of non-specific neck pain
A systematic review
Pain, 1998, 77(1), 1-13
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Conventional medicine, Neck pain, Systematic review
1555 Gheita, T.A.; Kenawy, S.A.
Effectiveness of Nigella sativa oil in the mangement of rheumatoid arthritis patients
A placebo controlled study
Phytother Res, 2011, 26(8), 1246-1248
Arthritis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Nigella sativa, Oil, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Rheumatic diseases
1556 Hanusch, K.-U.; Janssen, C.; Gluch, A.
Passive Infrarot-A-Ganzkörperhyperthermie (Heckelbett) bei rheumatischen Erkrankungen
Schweiz Z Ganzheitsmed, 2011, 23(6), 327-330
Arthritis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Healthy probands, Hyperthermia, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Infrared therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Physical therapy, Rheumatic diseases, Thermotherapy
1557 Shin, J.-S.; Ha, I.-H.; Lee, T.-G.; Choi, Y.; Park, B.-Y.; Kim, M.; Lee, M.S.
Motion style acupuncture treatment (MSAT) for acute low back pain with severe disability
A multicenter, randomized, controlled trial protocol
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2011, 11, 127; (1-7)
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
1558 Röijezon, U.
Sensorimotor function in chronic neck pain
Objective assessments and a novel method for neck coordination exercise
2009, 1-88 (Dissertation)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Neck pain, Non-randomized trial, Physical therapy, Whiplash-associated disorders
1559 Wildi, L.M.; Raynauld, J.P.; Martel-Pelletier, J.; Beaulieu, A.; Bessette, L.; Morin, F.; Abram, F.; Dorais, M.; Pelletier, J.P.
Chondroitin sulphate reduces both cartilage volume loss and bone marrow lesions in knee osteoarthritis patients starting as early as 6 months after initiation of therapy
A randomised double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot study using MRI
Ann Rheum Dis, 2011, 70(6), 982-989
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chondroitin, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases
1560 De Bock, K.; Eijnde, B.O.; Ramaekers, M.; Hespel, P.
Acute Rhodiola rosea intake can improve endurance exercise performance
Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab, 2004, 14, 298-307
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Muscles, Nervous system, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Rhodiola, Rhodiola rosea
1561 Colson, S.N.; Wyatt, F.B.; Johnston, D.L.; Autrey, L.D.; FitzGerald, Y.L.; Earnest, C.P.
Cordyceps sinensis- and Rhodiola rosea-based supplementation in male cyclists and its effect on muscle tissue oxygen saturation
J Strength Cond Res, 2005, 19(2), 358-363
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Cordyceps, Cordyceps sinensis, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Muscles, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Rhodiola, Rhodiola rosea
1562 Walker, T.B.; Altobelli, S.A.; Caprihan, A.; Robergs, R.A.
Failure of Rhodiola rosea to alter skeletal muscle phosphate kinetics in trained men
Metabolism, 2007, 56(8), 1111-1117
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Muscles, Physiology, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Rhodiola, Rhodiola rosea, Sports medicine
1563 Cramer, H.; Lauche, R.; Hohmann, C.; Choi, K. E.; Rampp, T.; Musial, F.; Langhorst, J.; Dobos, G.
Randomized controlled trial of pulsating cupping (pneumatic pulsation therapy) for chronic neck pain
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2011, 18(6), 327-334
Purgative therapy, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Neck pain, Randomized trial, Cupping
1564 Caturla, N.; Funes, L.; Perez-Fons, L.; Micol, V.
A randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled study of the effect of a combination of lemon verbena extract and fish oil omega-3 fatty acid on joint management
J Altern Complement Med, 2011, 17(11), 1051-1063
Aloysia, Aloysia triphylla, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Nutrition/diet, Essential fatty acids, Joints, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Pain
1565 Hansen, C.; Ruth E.; Taylor-Piliae, R.E.
What is Bowenwork((R))?
A systematic review
J Altern Complement Med, 2011, 17(11), 1001-1006
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Capsulitis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Systematic review
1566 Zhou, S.; Huang, L.-P.; Liu, J.; Yu, J.-H.; Tian, Q.; Cao, L.-J.
Bilateral effects of 6 weeks' unilateral acupuncture and electroacupuncture on ankle dorsiflexors muscle strength
A pilot study
Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 2012, 93(1), 50-55
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Electroacupuncture, Joints, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Muscles, Traditional Chinese medicine
1567 Fitz-Ritson, D.
Phasic exercises for cervical rehabilitation after "whiplash" trauma
J Manipulative Physiol Ther, 1995, 18(1), 21-24
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Rehabilitation, Whiplash-associated disorders
1568 Lundblad, I.; Elert, J.; Gerdle, B.
Randomized controlled trial of physiotherapy and feldenkrais interventions in female workers with neck-shoulder complaints
J Occup Rehab, 1999, 9(3), 179-194
Occupational health, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Feldenkrais, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Neck pain, Physiotherapy, Randomized trial, Schulterschmerz (unspezifisch)
1569 Jensen, J.L.; Marstrand, P.C.; Nielsen, J.B.
Motor skill training and strength training are associated with different plastic changes in the central nervous system
J Appl Physiol, 2005, 99(4), 1558-1568
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Brain, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Neurophysiology, Physical therapy, Physiology, Strength training
1570 Bronfort, G.; Evans, R.; Anderson, A.V.; Svendsen, K.H.; Bracha, Y.; Grimm, R.H.
Spinal manipulation, medication, or home exercise with advice for acute and subacute neck pain
Ann Intern Med, 2012, 156(1 Pt1), 1-10
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Neck pain, Physical therapy, Randomized trial
1571 Kim, J.I.; Lee, M.S.; Choi, T.Y.; Lee, H.; Kwon, H.J.
Acupuncture for Bell's palsy
A systematic review and meta-analysis
Chin J Integr Med, 2012, 18(1), 48-55
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Muscle paralysis, Nervous system, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, Bell's palsy
1572 Standaert, C.J.; Friedly, J.; Erwin, M.W.; Lee, M.J.; Rechtine, G.; Henrikson, N.B.; Norvell, D.C.
Comparative effectiveness of exercise, acupuncture, and spinal manipulation for low back pain
Spine, 2011, 36(21 Suppl.), S120-S130
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Physical therapy, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
1573 Crane, J.D.; Ogborn, D.I.; Cupido, C.; Melov, S.; Hubbard, A.; Bourgeois, J.M.; Tarnopolsky, M.A.
Massage therapy attenuates inflammatory signaling after exercise-induced muscle damage
Sci Transl Med, 2012, 4(119), 119ra13; (1-8)
Andrology, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Muscles
1574 Brantingham, J.W.; Parkin-Smith, G.; Cassa, T.K.; Globe, G.A.; Globe, D.; Pollard, H.; Deluca, K.; Jensen, M.; Mayer, S.; Korporaal, C.
Full kinetic chain manual and manipulation therapy plus exercise compared with targeted manual and manipulative therapy plus exercise for symptomatic osteoarthritis of the hip
A randomized controlled trial
Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 2012, 93(2), 259-267
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Hip arthrosis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Physical therapy, Physiotherapy, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases
1575 Teixeira, L.J.; Valbuza, J.S.; Prado, G.F.
Physical therapy for Bell's palsy (idiopathic facial paralysis)
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2011, 12(CD006283), 1-68
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Electrotherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Muscle paralysis, Nervous system, Physical therapy, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, Bell's palsy
1576 Wayne, P.M.; Kiel, D.P.; Buring, J.E.; Connors, E.M.; Bonato, P.; Yeh, G.Y.; Cohen, C.J.; Mancinelli, C.; Davis, R.B.
Impact of Tai Chi exercise on multiple fracture-related risk factors in post-menopausal osteopenic women
A pilot pragmatic, randomized trial
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2012, 12(1), 7; (1-12)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Geriatrics, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Fracture, Complementary and alternative medicine, Menopause, Prevention, Randomized trial, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine, osteopenia
1577 Chien, L.W.; Liu, S.J.; Chang, Y.; Liu, C.F.
Local thermal therapy effects on menopausal symptoms and bone mineral density
J Altern Complement Med, 2011, 17(12), 1133-1140
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Menopause, Osteoporosis, Physical therapy, Thermotherapy
1578 Avelar, N.C.; Simao, A.P.; Tossige-Gomes, R.; Neves, C.D.; Rocha-Vieira, E.; Coimbra, C.C.; Lacerda, A.C.
The effect of adding whole-body vibration to squat training on the functional performance and self-report of disease status in elderly patients with knee osteoarthritis
A randomized, controlled clinical study
J Altern Complement Med, 2011, 17(12), 1149-1155
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Vibration therapy
1579 Beer, A.; Treleaven, J.; Jull, G.
Can a functional postural exercise improve performance in the cranio-cervical flexion test?
A preliminary study
Man Ther, 2012, 17(3), 219-224
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Neck pain, Physical therapy, Randomized trial
1580 Bleakley, C.; McDonough, S.; Gardner, E.; Baxter, G.D.; Hopkins, J.T.; Davison, G.W.
Cold-water immersion (cryotherapy) for preventing and treating muscle soreness after exercise (Review)
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2012, 2(CD008262), 1-127
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Hydrotherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cryotherapy, Muscle soreness, Physical therapy, Prevention, Sports medicine, Systematic review, Thermotherapy
1581 Herbert, R.D.; Noronha, M. de, Kamper, S.J.
Stretching to prevent or reduce muscle soreness after exercise (Review)
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2011, 7(CD004577), 1-47
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Muscle soreness, Physical therapy, Prevention, Sports medicine, Systematic review, Stretching
1582 Wang, X.; Cao, Y.; Pang, J.; Du, J.; Guo, C.; Liu, T.; Wei, S.; Zheng, Y.; Chen, R.; Zhan, H.
Traditional Chinese herbal patch for short-term management of knee osteoarthritis
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
eCAM, 2012, 2012, 171706; (1-9)
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Fufang Nanxing Zhitong Gao, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Shangshi Jietong Gao, Traditional Chinese medicine
1583 Holt, K.R.; Haavik, H.; Elley, C.R.
The effects of manual therapy on balance and falls
A systematic review
J Manipulative Physiol Ther, 2012, 35(3), 227-234
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Systematic review
1584 Langhorst, J.; Klose, P.; Dobos, G.J.; Bernardy, K.; Häuser, W.
Efficacy and safety of meditative movement therapies in fibromyalgia syndrome
A systematic review and meta-analsis of randomized controlled trials
Rheumatol Int, 2013, 33(1), 193-207
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Fibromyalgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Meta-analysis, Mind-body medicine, Qi Gong, Rheumatic diseases, Systematic review, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine, Yoga
1585 Ebnezar, J.; Nagarathna, R.; Yogitha, B.; Nagendra, H.R.
Effect of integrated yoga therapy on pain, morning stiffness and anxiety in osteoarthritis of the knee joint
A randomized control study
Int J Yoga, 2012, 5(1), 28-36
Anxiety, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Physiotherapy, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Pain, Yoga
1586 Tachibana, K.; Ueki, N.; Uchida, T.; Koga, H.
Randomized comparison of the therapeutic effect of acupuncture, massage, and Tachibana-Style-Method on stiff shoulders by measuring muscle firmness, VAS, pulse, and blood pressure
eCAM, 2012, 2012, 989705; (1-7)
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Randomized trial, Schulterschmerz (unspezifisch), Traditional Chinese medicine, Traditional Japanese medicine
1587 Stange, R.; Moser, C.; Hopfenmueller, W.; Mansmann, U.; Buehring, M.; Uehleke, B.
Randomised controlled trial with medical leeches for osteoarthritis of the knee
Complement Ther Med, 2012, 20(1-2), 1-7
Purgative therapy, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Leech therapy, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases
1588 Slater, S.L.; Ford, J.J.; Richards, M.C.; Taylor, N.F.; Surkitt, L.D.; Hahne, A.J.
The effectiveness of sub-group specific manual therapy for low back pain
A systematic review
Man Ther, 2012, 17(3), 201-212
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Systematic review
1589 Chandran, B.; Goel, A.
A randomized, pilot study to assess the efficacy and safety of Curcumin in patients with active rheumatoid arthritis
Phytother Res, 2012, 26(11), 1719-1725
Arthritis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Curcuma, Curcuma longa, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases
1590 Howatson, G.; McHugh, M.P.; Hill, J.A.; Brouner, J.; Jewell, A.P.; Someren, K.A. van; Shave, R.E.; Howatson, S.A.
Influence of tart cherry juice on indices of recovery following marathon running
Scand J Med Sci Sports, 2010, 20(6), 843-852
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Muscle soreness, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Prunus, Prunus cerasus, Randomized trial, Sports medicine
1591 Evermann, W.
Evaluation der Wirksamkeit des elastischen Tapings
Anwendungsbeschreibung des sEMG beim Schulter-Arm-Syndrom
EHK, 2012, 61(1), 17-22
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Brachialgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Muscles, Non-randomized trial, Physical therapy, Pain, Taping
1592 Piraneo, S.; Maier, J.; Nervetti, G.; Duca, P.; Valli, C.; Milanesi, A.; Pagano, F.; Scaglione, D.; Osio, M.; Nascimbene, C.
A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial Comparing the Outcomes of Homeopathic-phytotherapeutic and Conventional Therapy of Whiplash in an Emergency Department
Hom Links, 2012, 25(1), 50-55
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Homeopathy, Hypericum, St John's wort, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Ribes, black currant, Whiplash-associated disorders
1593 Connolly, D.A.J.; McHugh, M.P.; Padilla-Zakour, O.I.
Efficacy of a tart cherry juice blend in preventing the symptoms of muscle damage
Brit J Sports Med, 2006, 40, 679-683
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Muscle soreness, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Prevention, Prunus, Prunus cerasus, Randomized trial, Juice/distillate, Sports medicine
1594 Perlman, A.I.; Ali, A.; Njike, V.Y.; Hom, D.; Davidi, A.; Gould-Fogerite, S.; Milak, C.; Katz, D.L.
Massage therapy for osteoarthritis of the knee
A randomized dose-finding trial
PLoS ONE, 2012, 7(2), e30248; (1-9)
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, posology, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases
1595 Rendant, D.; Pach, C.; Lüdtke, R.; Reisshauer, A.; Mietzner, A.; Willich, S.N.; Witt, C.M.
Qigong versus exercise versus no therapy for patients with chronic neck pain
A randomized controlled trial
Spine, 2011, 36(6), 419-427
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Neck pain, Physical therapy, Qi Gong, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine, Chronic pain
1596 Witt, C.M.; Pach, D.; Reinhold, T.; Wruck, K.; Brinkhaus, B.; Mank, S.; Willich, S.N.
Treatment of the adverse effects from acupuncture and their economic impact
A prospective study in 73,406 patients with low back or neck pain
Eur J Pain, 2011, 15, 193-197
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Neck pain, Economy, Traditional Chinese medicine, Adverse effect, Cost-effectiveness
1597 Ernst, E.; Posadzki, P.
Chiropractic for the prevention and/or treatment of sports injuries
A systematic review of controlled clinical trials
FACT, 2012, 17(1), 9-14
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Prevention, Sports medicine, Systematic review
1598 Miller, E.; Maimon, Y.; Rosenblatt, Y.; Mendler, A.; Hasner, A.; Barad, A.; Amir, H.; Dekel, S.; Lev-Avri
Delayed effect of acupuncture treatment in OA of the knee
A blinded, randomized, controlled trial
eCAM, 2011, 2011, 792975
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
1599 Gupta, A.K.; Acharya, K.; Sancheti-P.S.; Joshi, R.S.
A double-blind, randomized, mulitcentric, placebo-controlled clinical trial of Antarth, a phytomedicine, in the treatment of osteoarthritis
Indian J Pharmacol, 2011, 43(1), 69-72
Antarth, Arthrosis, Ayurveda, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases
1600 Saayman, L.; Hay, C.; Abrahamse, H.
Chiropractic manipulative therapy and low-level laser therapy in the management of cervical facet dysfunction
A randomized controlled study
J Manipulative Physiol Ther, 2011, 34(3), 153-163
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Cervical syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Laser therapy, Manual therapy, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, low-level laser therapy