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101 Williamson, L.; Wyatt, M.R.; Yein, K., Melton, J.T.K.
Severe knee osteoarthritis
A randomized controlled trial of acupuncture, physiotherapy (supervised exercise) and standard management for patients awaiting knee replacement
Rheumatol, 2007, 46(9), 1445-1449
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Conventional medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
102 Huang, L.P.; Zhou, S.; Lu, Z.; Tian, Q.; Li, X.; Cao, L.J.; Yu, J.H.; Wang, H.
Bilateral effect of unilateral electroacupuncture on muscle strength
J Altern Complement Med, 2007, 13(5), 539-546
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Electroacupuncture, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Muscles, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
103 McManus, C.A.; Kaptchuk, T.J.; Schnyer, R.N.; Goldman, R.; Kerr, C.E.; Nguyen, L.T.; Stason, W.B.
Experiences of acupuncturists in a placebo-controlled, randomized clinical trial
J Altern Complement Med, 2007, 13(5), 533-537
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Assesment, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
104 Schaechter, J.D.; Connell, B.D.; Stason, W.B.; Kaptchuk, T.J.; Krebs, D.E.; Macklin, E.A.; Schnyer, R.N.; Stein, J.; Scarborough, D.M.; Parker, S.W.; McGibbon, C.A.; Wayne, P.M.
Correlated change in upper limb function and motor cortex activation after verum and sham acupuncture in patients with chronic stroke
J Altern Complement Med, 2007, 13(5), 527-532
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Stroke, Traditional Chinese medicine
105 Reinhold, T.; Witt, C.M.; Jena, S.; Brinkhaus, B.; Willich, S.N.
Quality of life and cost-effectiveness of acupuncture treatment in patients with osteoarthritis pain
Eur J Health Econ, 2008, 9(3), 209-219
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Economy, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Cost-effectiveness
106 Green, S.; Buchbinder, R.; Barnsley, L.; Hall, S.; White, M.; Smidt, N.; Assendelft, W.
Acupuncture for lateral elbow pain
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2002, 2002, Issue 1, (1-13) (Internet)
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Epicondylitis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
107 Brinkhaus, B.; Witt, C.M.; Jena, S.; Linde, K.; Streng, A.; Hummelsberger, J.; Irnich, D.; Hammes, M.; Pach, D.; Melchart, D.; Willich, S.N.
Physician and treatment characteristics in a randomised multicentre trial of acupuncture in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee
Complement Ther Med, 2007, 15(3), 180-189
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
108 Itoh, K.; Katsumi, Y.; Hirota, S.; Kitakoji, H.
Randomised trial of trigger point acupuncture compared with other acupuncture for treatment of chronic neck pain
Complement Ther Med, 2007, 15(3), 172-179
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Neck pain, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
109 Ga, H.; Choi, J.H.; Park, C.H.; Yoon, H.J.
Dry needling of trigger points with and without paraspinal needling in myofascial pain syndromes in elderly patients
J Altern Complement Med, 2007, 13(6), 617-623
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
110 Haake, M.; Müller, H.-H.; Schade-Brittinger, C.; Basler, H.D.; Schäfer, H.; Maier, C.; Endres, H.G.; Trampisch, H.J.; Molsberger, A.
German acupuncture trials (GERAC) for chronic low back pain
Arch Intern Med, 2007, 167(17), 1892-1898
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
111 Tam, L.-S.; Leung, P.-C.; Li, T.K.; Zhang, L.; Li, E.K.
Acupuncture in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis
A double-blind controlled pilot study
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2007, 7, 1-35
Acupuncture, Arthritis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
112 Lehmann, T.R.; Russell, D.W.; Spratt, K.F.; Colby, H.; Liu, Y.K.; Fairchild, M.L.; Christensen, S.
Efficacy of electroacupuncture and TENS in the rehabilitation of chronic low back pain patients
Pain, 1986, 26, 277-290
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Electroacupuncture, Electrotherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), Traditional Chinese medicine
113 Lundeberg, T.
A comparative study of the pain alleviating effect of vibratory stimulation, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, electroacupuncture and placebo
Am J Chin Med, 1984, 12(1-4), 72-79
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Electroacupuncture, Electrotherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Muscles, Physical therapy, Placebo, Randomized trial, Pain, Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), Traditional Chinese medicine
114 Thomas, M.; Lundberg, T.
Importance of modes of acupuncture in the treatment of chronic nociceptive low back pain
Acta Anaesthesiol Scand, 1994, 38, 63-69
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
115 Lee, M.S.; Pittler, M.H.; Shin, B.C.; Kong, J.C.; Ernst, E.
Bee venom acupuncture for musculoskeletal pain
A systematic review
J Pain, 2008, 9(4), 289-297
Acupuncture, Apisinum, Apitherapy, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Pain, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
116 Usichenko, T.I.; Kuchling, S.; Witstruck, T.; Pavlovic, D.; Zach, M.; Hofer, A.; Merk, H.; Lehmann, C.; Wendt, M.
Auricular acupuncture for pain relief after ambulatory knee surgery
A randomized trial
CMAJ, 2007, 176(2), 179-183
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Surgery, Joints, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ear acupuncture, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
117 Cherkin, D.C.; Sherman, K.J.; Hogeboom, C.J.; Erro, J.H.; Barlow, W.E.; Deyo, R.A.; Avins, A.L.
Efficacy of acupuncture for chronic low back pain
Protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Trials, 2008, 9(1), 10; (1-36)
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific), Traditional Chinese medicine
118 Shen, Y.F.; Goddard, G.
The short term effects of acupuncture on myofascial pain patients after clenching
Pain Pract, 2007, 7(3), 256-264
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
119 Szczurko, O.; Cooley, K.; Busse, J.W.; Seely, D.; Bernhardt, B.; Guyatt, G.H.; Zhou, Q.; Mills, E.J.
Naturopahtic care for chronic low back pain
A randomized trial
PLoS ONE, 2007, 2(9), e919; (1-7)
Acupuncture, Breathing therapy, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Relaxation, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Mind-body medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
120 Dyson-Hudson, T.A.; Kadar, P.; LaFountaine, M.; Emmons, R.; Kirshblum, S.C.; Tulsky, D.; Komaroff, E.
Acupuncture for chronic shoulder pain in persons with spinal cord injury
A small-scale clinical trial
Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 2007, 88(10), 1276-1283
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Spinal marrow, Pain, Shoulder, Traditional Chinese medicine, Chronic pain
121 McDonough, S.M.; Liddle, S.D.; Hunter, R.; Walsh, D.M.; Glasgow, P.; Gormley, G.; Hurley, D.; Delitto, A.; Park, J.; Bradbury, I.; Baxter, G.D.
Exercise and manual auricular acupuncture
A pilot assessor-blind randomised controlled trial
BMC Musculoskel Disord, 2008, 9, 31; (1-25)
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Ear acupuncture, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
122 Suen, L.K.; Wong, E.M.
Longitudinal changes in the disability level of the elders with low back pain after auriculotherapy
Complement Ther Med, 2008, 16(1), 28-35
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Ear acupuncture, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Vaccaria segetalis
123 Vas, J.; Ortega, C.; Olmo, V.; Perez-Fernandez, F.; Hernandez, L.; Medina, I.; Seminario, J.M.; Herrera, A.; Luna, F.; Pera-Milla, E.; Mendez, C.; Madrazo, F.; Jimenez, C.; Ruiz, M.A.; Aguilar, I.
Single-point acupuncture and physiotherapy for the treatment of painful shoulder
A multicentre randomized controlled trial
Rheumatol, 2008, 47(6), 887-893
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Physiotherapy, Randomized trial, Schulterschmerz (unspezifisch), Traditional Chinese medicine
124 Prady, S.L.; Thomas, K.; Esmonde, L.; Crouch, S.; MacPherson, H.
The natural history of back pain after a randomised controlled trial of acupuncture vs usual care
Long term outcomes
Acupunct Med, 2007, 25, 121-129
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Physiotherapy, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific), Traditional Chinese medicine
125 Deare, J.C.; Zheng, Z.; Xue, C.C.; Liu, J.; Shang, J.; Scott, S.W.
Acupuncture for treating fibromyalgia (protocol)
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2008, 2008(2), (1-7)
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Fibromyalgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
126 Kennedy, S.; Baxter, G.D.; Kerr, D.P.; Bradbury, I.; Park, J.; McDonough, S.M.
Acupuncture for acute non-specific low back pain
A pilot randomised non-penetrating sham controlled trial
Complement Ther Med, 2008, 16(3), 139-146
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific), Traditional Chinese medicine
127 Jubb, R.W.; Tukmachi, E.; Jones, P.; Dempsey, E.; Waterhouse, L.; Brailsford, S.
A blinded randomised trial of acupuncture (manual and electroacupuncture) compared with a non-penetrating sham for the symptoms of osteoarthritis of the knee
Acupunct Med, 2008, 26(2), 69
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Electroacupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
128 Elden, H.; Osstgaard, H.-C.; Fagevik-Olsen, M.; Ladfors, L.; Hagberg, H.
Treatments of pelvic girdle pain in pregnant women
Adverse effects of standard treatment, acupuncture and stabilising exercises on the pregnancy, mother, delivery and the fetus/neonate
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2008, 8(1), 34; (1-38)
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Conventional medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Pain, Obstetrics, Traditional Chinese medicine, Pelvic girdle pain
129 Lee, M.S.; Shin, B.-C.; Ernst, E.
Acupuncture for rheumatoid arthritis
A systematic review
Rheumatol, 2008, 47, 1747-1753
Acupuncture, Arthritis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
130 Harvey, L.A.; Lin, C.-W.; Glinsky, J.V.; Wolf, A. De
The effectiveness of physical interventions for people with spinal cord injuries
A systematic review
Spinal Cord, 2008, 47, 184-195
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Physical therapy, Spinal marrow, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
131 Goldman, R.H.; Stason, W.B.; Park, S.K.; Kim, R.; Schnyer, R.N.; Davis, R.B.; Legedza, A.T.; Kaptchuk, T.J.
Acupuncture for treatment of persistant arm pain due to repetitive use
A randomized controlled clinical trial
Clin J Pain, 2008, 24(3), 211-218
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
132 Itoh, K.; Hirota, S.; Katsumi, Y.; Ochi, H.; Kitakoji, H.
Trigger point acupuncture for treatment of knee osteoarthritis
A preliminary RCT for a pragmatic trial
Acupunct Med, 2008, 26, 17-26
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
133 Itoh, K.; Hirota, S.; Katsumi, Y.; Ochi, H.; Kitakoji, H.
A pilot study on using acupuncture and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) to treat knee osteoarthritis (OA)
Chin Med, 2008, 3, 2
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Electrotherapy, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), Traditional Chinese medicine
134 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
135 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
136 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
137 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
138 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
139 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
140 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
141 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
142 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
143 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
144 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
145 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
146 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
147 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
148 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
149 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
150 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
151 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
152 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
153 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
154 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
155 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
156 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
157 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
158 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
159 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
160 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
161 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
162 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
163 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
164 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
165 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
166 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
167 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
168 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
169 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
170 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
171 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
172 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
173 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
174 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
175 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
176 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
177 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
178 Fu, W.B.; Liang, Z.H.; Zhu, X.P.; Yu, P.; Zhang, J.F.
Analysis on the effect of acupuncture in treating cervical spondylosis with different syndrome types
Chin J Integr Med, 2009, 15(6), 426-430
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Spondylosis, Traditional Chinese medicine
179 Touche, R. La; Angulo-Diaz-Parreno, S.; de-la-Hoz, J.L.; Fernandez-Carnero, J.; Ge, H.Y.; Linares, M.T.; Mesa, J.; Sanchez-Gutierrez, J.
Effectiveness of acupuncture in the treatment of temporomandibular disorders of muscular origin
A systematic review of the last decade
J Altern Complement Med, 2010, 16(1), 107-112
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Jawbone, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Tempromandibular joint disorder, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, Dental diseases
180 He, D.; Hostmark, A.T.; Veiersted, K.B.; Medbo, J.I.
Effect of intensive acupuncture on pain-related social and psychological variables for women with chronic neck and shoulder pain
An RCT with six month and three year follow up
Acupunct Med, 2005, 23(2), 52-61
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Neck pain, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Schulterschmerz (unspezifisch), Traditional Chinese medicine
181 Tough, L.
Lack of effect of acupuncture on electromyographic (EMG) activity
A randomised controlled trial in healthy volunteers
Acupunct Med, 2006, 24(2), 55-60
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Muscles, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
182 Usichenko, T.I.; Dinse, M.; Lysenyuk, V.P.; Wendt, M.; Pavlovic, D.; Lehmann, C.
Auricular acupuncture reduces intraoperative fentanyl requirement during hip arthroplasty
A randomized double-blinded study
Acupunct Electrother Res, 2006, 31, 213-221
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Surgery, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ear acupuncture, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
183 Katsoulis, J.; Ausfeld-Hafter, B.; Windecker-Getaz, I.; Katsoulis, N.; Blagojevic, N.; Mericske-Stern, R.
Laser acupuncture for myofascial pain of the masticatory muscles
Schweiz Z Ganzheitsmed, 2010, 120(3), 213-219
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Laserneedle acupuncture, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
184 Itoh, K.; Kitakoji, H.
Effects of acupuncture to treat fibromyalgia
A preliminary randomised controlled trial
Chin Med, 2010, 5(1), 11; (1-7)
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Fibromyalgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
185 Chan, D.K.; Johnson, M.I.; Sun, K.O.; Doble, S.J.; Jenkins, S.
Electrical acustimulation of the wrist for chronic neck pain
A randomized, sham-controlled trial using a wrist-ankle acustimulation device
Clin J Pain, 2009, 25(4), 320-326
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Electroacupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Neck pain, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
186 Kim, E.J.; Jang, M.K.; Yoon, E.H.; Jung, C.Y.; Nam, D.W.; Lee, S.D.; Kim, K.S.
Efficacy of pharmacopuncture using root bark of Ulmus davidiana Planch in patients with knee osteoarthritis
A double-blind randomized controlled trial
J Acupunct Meridian Stud, 2010, 3(1), 16-23
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Ulmus, Ulmus davidiana, Pharmacopuncture
187 Pfister, D.G.; Cassileth, B.R.; Deng, G.E.; Yeung, K.S.; Lee, J.S.; Garrity, D.; Cronin, A.; Lee, N.; Kraus, D.; Shaha, A.R.; Shah, J.; Vickers, A.J.
Acupuncture for pain and dysfunction after neck dissection
Results of a randomized controlled trial
J Clin Oncol, 2010, 28(15), 2565-2570
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Blood/Lymphatic system, Surgery, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Head and neck cancer, Cancer, Lymphatic system, Neck, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
188 Cho, S.H.; Whang, W.W.
Acupuncture for temporomandibular disorders
A systematic review
J Orofac Pain, 2010, 24(2), 152-162
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Jawbone, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Tempromandibular joint disorder, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, Dental diseases
189 Zaringhalam, J.; Manaheji, H.; Rastqar, A.; Zaringhalam, M.
Reduction of chronic non-specific low back pain
A randomised controlled clinical trial on acupuncture and baclofen
Chin Med, 2010, 5, 15; (1-7)
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Conventional medicine, Low back pain, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific), Traditional Chinese medicine
190 Cao, H.; Liu, J.; Lewith, G.T.
Traditional Chinese Medicine for treatment of fibromyalgia
A systematic review of randomized controlled trials
J Altern Complement Med, 2010, 16(4), 397-409
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Fibromyalgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Rheumatic diseases, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
191 Simma-Kletschka, I.; Gleditsch, J.; Simma, L.; Piehlslinger, E.
Mikrosystem-Akupunktur bei craniomandibulärer Schmerzsymptomatik
Eine randomisierte kontrollierte Studie
Dt Z Aku, 2009, 52(4), 6-11
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Tempromandibular joint disorder, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
192 Ahsin, S.; Saleem, S.; Bhatti, A.M.; Iles, R.K.; Aslam, M.
Clinical and endocrinological changes after electroacupuncture treatment in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee
Pain, 2009, 147(1-3), 60-66
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Electroacupuncture, Endocrinology, Internal medicine, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
193 Tough, E.A.; White, A.R.; Richards, S.H.; Lord, B.; Campbell, J.L.
Developing and validating a sham acupuncture needle
Acupunct Med, 2009, 27(3), 118-122
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Whiplash-associated disorders, Traditional Chinese medicine
194 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
195 Trigkilidas, D.
Acupuncture therapy for chronic lower back pain
A systematic review
Ann R Coll Surg Engl, 2010, 92(7), 595-598
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
196 Lee, J.H.; Park, H.J.; Lee, H.; Shin, I.H.; Song, M.Y.
Acupuncture for chronic low back pain
Protocol for a multicenter, randomized sham-controlled trial
BMC Musculoskel Disord, 2010, 11, 118; (1-7) (Studienprotokoll)
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine, Chronic pain
197 Chen, R.; Chen, M.; Kang, M.; Xiong, J.; Chi, Z.; Zhang, B.; Fu, Y.
The design and protocol of heat-sensitive moxibustion for knee osteoarthritis
A multicenter randomized controlled trial on the rules of selecting moxibition location
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2010, 10, 32; (1-9)
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Moxibustion, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
198 Lin, S.Y.; Neoh, C.A.; Huang, Y.T.; Wang, K.Y.; Ng, H.F.; Shi, H.Y.
Educational program for myofascial pain syndrome
J Altern Complement Med, 2010, 16(6), 633-640
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Stretching
199 An, K.; Kim, Y.S.; Kim, H.Y.; Lee, H.; Hahm, D.H.; Lee, K.S.; Kang, S.K.
Needle-free acupuncture benefits both patients and clinicians
Neurol Res, 2010, 32 (Suppl. 1), 22-26
Acupuncture, Anxiety, Apisinum, Apitherapy, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Schulterschmerz (unspezifisch), Traditional Chinese medicine, Adverse effect
200 Manheimer, E.; Cheng, K.; Linde, K.; Lao, L.; Yoo, J.; Wieland, S.; Windt, D.A.W.M. van der; Berman, B.M.; Bouter, L.M.
Acupuncture for peripheral joint osteoarthritis
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2010, 1(CD001977), 1-186
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Rheumatic diseases, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine