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1 Walach, H.; Güthlin, C.; König, M.
Efficacy of Massage Therapy in Chronic Pain - A Randomized Trial
Evidence-Based Complementary Medicine: International Congress on Clinical Research and Quality Management in Complementary Medicine, Munich, April 6 to 8, 2000
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2000, 7(1), 54 (Abstract)
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Randomized trial, Pain
2 Walach, H.; Güthlin, C.; König, M.
Efficacy of massage therapy in chronic pain: a pragmatic randomized trial
J Altern Complement Med, 2003, 9(6), 837-846
Anxiety, Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Pain
3 Secor, E.R.; Blumberg, J.H.; Markow, M.J.; MacKenzie, Y.; Thrall, R.S.
Implementation of outcome measures in a complementary and alternative medicine clinic
Evidence of decreased pain and improved quality of life
J Altern Complement Med, 2004, 10(3), 506-513
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Chiropractic, Data collection, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Pain, Theory, Traditional Chinese medicine
4 Soden, K.; Vincent, K.; Craske, S.; Lucas, C.; Ashley, S.
A randomized controlled trial of aromatherapy massage in a hospice setting
Palliative Med, 2004, 18, 87-92
Anxiety, Aromatherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lavendula, Manual therapy, Massage, Palliative care, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Pain
5 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
6 Mehling, W.E.; Jacobs, B.; Acree, M.; Wilson, L.; Bostrom, A.; West, J.; Acquah, J.; Burns, B.; Chapman, J.; Hecht, F.M.
Symptom management with massage and acupuncture in postoperative cancer patients
A randomized controlled trial
J Pain Symptom Manage, 2007, 33(3), 258-266
Acupuncture, Surgery, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Massage, Postoperative complaints, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
7 Ostermann, T.; Blaser, G.; Bertram, M.; Michalsen, A.; Matthiessen, P.F.; Kraft, K.
Effects of rhythmic embrocation therapy with solum oil in chronic pain patients
A prospective observational study
Clin J Pain, 2008, 24(3), 237-243
Aromatherapy, Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lavendula, Manual therapy, Massage, Oil, Phytomedicine, Pain
8 Bauer, B.A.; Cutshall, S.M.; Wentworth, L.J.; Engen, D.; Messner, P.K.; Wood, C.M.; Brekke, K.M.; Kelly, R.F.; Sundt III, T.M.
Effect of massage therapy on pain, anxiety, and tension after cardiac surgery
A randomized study
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2009, 16(2), 70-75
Anxiety, Surgery, Heart, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Pain
9 Cutshall, S.M.; Wentworth, L.J.; Engen, D.; Sundt, T.M.; Kelly, R.F.; Bauer, B.A.
Effect of massage therapy on pain, anxiety and tension in cardiac surgical patients
A pilot study
Complement Ther Med, 2010, 16(2), 92-95
Anxiety, Surgery, Heart, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Pain
10 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
11 Field, T.; Diego, M.; Delgado, J.; Garcia, D.; Funk, C.G.
Hand pain is reduced by massage therapy
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2011, 17(4), 226-229
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Randomized trial, Pain
12 Cuesta-Vargas, A.L.; García-Romero, J.C.; Arroyo-Morales, M.; Diego-Acosta, A.M.; Daly, D.J.
Exercise, manual therapy, and education with or without high-intensity deep-water running for nonspecific chronic low back pain
A pragmatic randomized controlled trial
Am J Phys Med Rehabil, 2011, 90(7), 526-38
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lifestyle modification, Manual therapy, Mind-body medicine, Physical therapy, Physiotherapy, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific), Pain, Chronic pain, Rückenschule, Water gymnastics
13 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
14 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
15 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
16 Ou, M.C.; Hsu, T.F.; Lai, A.C.; Lin, Y.T.; Lin, C.C.
Pain relief assessment by aromatic essential oil massage on outpatients with primary dysmenorrhea
A randomized, double-blind cinical trial
J Obstet Gynaecol Res, 2012, 38(5), 817-822
Aromatherapy, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lavendula, Lavendula officinalis, Manual therapy, Massage, Origanum, Origanum majorana, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, sage, Salvia sclarea, Pain
17 López-Sendín, N.; Alburquerque-Sendín, F.; Cleland, J.A.; Fernández-de-Las-Penas, C.
Effects of physical therapy on pain and mood in patients with terminal cancer
A pilot randomized clinical trial
J Altern Complement Med, 2012, 18(5), 480-486
Anxiety, Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Massage, Palliative care, Physiotherapy, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Pain
18 Vismara, L.; Cimolin, V.; Menegoni, F.; Zaina, F.; Galli, M.; Negrini, S.; Villa, V.; Capodaglio, P.
Osteopathic manipulative treatment in obese patients with chronic low back pain
A pilot study
Man Ther, 2012, 17(5), 451-455
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Obesitiy, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Osteopathy, Randomized trial, Pain, Metabolic diseases, Chronic pain
19 Balthazard, P.; De Guemoens, P.; Rivier, G.; Demeulenaere, P.; Ballabeni, P.; Dériaz, O.
Manual therapy followed by specific active exercises versus a placebo followed by specific active exercises on the improvement of functional disability in patients with chronic non specific low back pain
A randomized controlled trial
BMC Musculoskel Disord, 2012, 13, 162; (1-11)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific), Pain, Chronic pain
20 Stochkendahl, M.J.; Christensen, H.W.; Vach, W.; Høilund-Carlsen, P.F.; Haghfelt, T.; Hartvigsen, J.
Chiropractic treatment vs self-management in patients with acute chest pain
A randomized controlled trial of patients without acute coronary syndrome
J Manipulative Physiol Ther, 2012, 35(1), 7-17
Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Randomized trial, Pain
21 Stochkendahl, M.J.; Christensen, H.W.; Vach, W.; Høilund-Carlsen, P.F.; Haghfelt, T.; Hartvigsen, J.
A randomized clinical trial of chiropractic treatment and self-management in patients with acute musculoskeletal chest pain
1-year follow-up
J Manipulative Physiol Ther, 2012, 35(4), 254-262
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Randomized trial, Pain
22 Braun, L.A.; Stanguts, C.; Casanelia, L.; Spitzer, O.; Paul, E.; Vardaxis, N.J.; Rosenfeldt, F.
Massage therapy for cardiac surgery patients
A randomized trial
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg, 2012, 144(6), 1453-1459
Anxiety, Surgery, Heart, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Pain
23 Licciardone, J.C.; Minotti, D.E.; Gatchel, R.J.; Kearns, C.M.; Singh, K.P.
Osteopathic manual treatment and ultrasound therapy for chronic low back pain
A randomized controlled trial
Ann Fam Med, 2013, 11(2), 122-129
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Osteopathy, Physical therapy, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Pain, Therapeutic ultrasound, Chronic pain
24 Licciardone, J.C.; Kearns, C.M.; Minotti, D.E.
Outcomes of osteopathic manual treatment for chronic low back pain according to baseline pain severity
Results from the OSTEOPATHIC trial
Man Ther, 2013, 18(6), 533-540
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Osteopathy, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Pain, Chronic pain
25 Büyükyilmaz, F.; Asti, T.
The effect of relaxation techniques and back massage on pain and anxiety in Turkish total hip or knee arthroplasty patients
Pain Management Nurs, 2013, 14(3), 143-154
Anxiety, Surgery, Relaxation, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Mind-body medicine, Postoperative complaints, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Pain
26 Abbaspoor, Z.; Akhari, M.; Najar, S.
Effect of foot and hand massage in post-cesarean section pain control
A randomized control trial
Pain Management Nurs, 2014, 15(1), 132-136
Surgery, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Postoperative complaints, Randomized trial, Pain, Obstetrics, Kaiserschnitt
27 Özdemir, G.; Ovayolu, N.; Ovayolu, Ö.
The effect of reflexology applied on haemodialysis patients with fatigue, pain and cramps
Int J Nurs Pract, 2013, 19, 265-273
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Reflexology, Pain, Muscular Spasm
28 Castro-Sánchez, A.M.; Aguilar-Ferrándiz, M.E.; Matarán-Penarrocha, G.A.; Sánchez-Joya, M.D.; Arroyo-Morales, M.; Fernández-de-Las-Penas, C.
Short-term effects of manual therapy protocol on pain, physical function, quality of sleep, depressive symptoms and pressure sensitivity on women and men with fibromyalgia syndrome
A randomized controlled trial
Clin J Pain, 2014, 30(7), 589-597
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Depression, Fibromyalgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Pain
29 Lara-Palomo, I.C.; Aguilar-Ferrándiz, M.E.; Matarán-Penarrocha, G.A.; Saavedra-Hernández, M.; Granero-Molina, J.; Fernández-Sola, C.; Castro-Sánchez, A.M.
Short-term effects of interferential current electro-massage in adults with chronic non-specific low back pain
A randomized controlled trial
Clin Rehabil, 2013, 27(5), 439-449
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific), Pain, Chronic pain
30 Saavedra-Herandez, M.; Arroyo-Morales, M.; Cantarero-Villanueva, I.; Fernández-Lao, C.; Castro-Sánchez, A.M.; Puentedura, E.J.; Fernández-de-las-Peñas, C.
Short-term effects of spinal thrust joint manipulation in patients with chronic neck pain
A randomized clinical trial
Clin Rehabil, 2013, 27(6), 504-512
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Neck pain, Randomized trial, Pain, Chronic pain
31 Izquierdo Pérez, H.; Alonso Perez, J.L.; Gil Martinez, A.; La Touche, R.; Lara, S.L.; Commeaux Gonzalez, N.; Arribas Perez, H.; Bishop, M.D.; Fernández-Carnero, J.
Is one better than another?
A randomized clinical trial of manual therapy for patients with chronic neck pain
Man Ther, 2014, 19(3), 215-221
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Neck pain, Randomized trial, Pain, Chronic pain
32 Molins-Cubero, S.; Rodriguez-Blanco, C.; Oliva-Pascual-Vaca, A.; Heredia-Rizo, A.M.; Boscá-Gandia, J.J.; Ricard, F.
Changes in pain perception after pelvis manipulation in women with primary dysmenorrhea
A randomized controlled trial
Pain Med, 2014, 15(9), 1455-1463
Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Randomized trial, Pain
33 Sritoomma, N.; Moyle, W.; Cooke, M.; O'Dwyer, S.
The effectiveness of Swedish massage with aromatic ginger oil in treating chronic low back pain in older adults
A randomized controlled trial
Complement Ther Med, 2014, 22(1), 26-33
Aromatherapy, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Massage, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Thai Medicine, Thai massage, Chronic pain, Swedish massage
34 Townsend, C.S.; Bonham, E.; Chase, L.; Dunscomb, J.; McAlister, S.
A comparison of still point induction to massage therapy in reducing pain and increasing comfort in chronic pain
Holist Nurs Pract, 2014, 28(2), 78-84
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cranio-sacral therapy, Manual therapy, Massage, Randomized trial, Pain, Chronic pain
35 Lundqvist, L.O.; Zetterlund, C.; Richter, H.O.
Effects of Feldenkrais method on chronic neck/scapular pain in people with visual impairment
A randomized controlled trial with one-year follow-up
Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 2014, 95(9), 1656-1661
Eye diseases, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Feldenkrais, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Neck pain, Randomized trial, Pain, Chronic pain
36 Martorella, G.; Boitor, M.; Michaud, C.; Gélinas, C.
Feasibility and acceptability of hand massage therapy for pain management of postoperative cardiac surgery patients in the intensive care unit
Heart Lung, 2014, 43(5), 437-444
Surgery, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Postoperative complaints, Randomized trial, Pain, Intensivmedizin
37 Haller, H.; Ostermann, T.; Lauche, R.; Cramer, H.; Dobos, G.
Credibility of a comparative sham control intervention for Craniosacral Therapy in patients with chronic neck pain
Complement Ther Med, 2014, 22(6), 1053-1059
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cranio-sacral therapy, Manual therapy, Neck pain, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Pain, Chronic pain
38 Adachi, N.; Munesada, M.; Yamada, N.; Suzuki, H.; Futohashi, A.; Shigeeda, T.; Kato, S.; Nishikgaki, M.
Effects of aromatherapy massage on face-down posture-related pain after vitrectomy
A randomized controlled trial
Pain Management Nurs, 2014, 15(2), 482-489
Aromatherapy, Eye diseases, Surgery, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Phytomedicine, Postoperative complaints, Randomized trial, Pain
39 Cerritelli, F.; Cicchitti, L.; Martelli, M.; Barlafante, G.; Renzetti, C.; Pizzolorusso, G.; Lupacchini, M.; D'Orazio, M.; Marinelli, B.; Cozzolino, V.; Fusilli, P.; D'Inecco, C.
Osteopathic manipulative treatment and pain in preterms
Study protocol for a randomised controlled trial
Trials, 2015, 16(1), 84; (1-5) (Studienprotokoll)
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Neonatologie, Osteopathy, Pediatrics, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Pain, Frühgeborene
40 Pellerin, F.; Guinéneuc, P.; Guihard, G.
Can osteopathic manipulative treatment modify the posture in elderly people?
A sinlge-case study
J Bodyw Mov Ther, 2015, 19(2), 3801-388
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Osteopathy, Pain, n-of-1 trial
41 Beltran-Alacreu, M.; López-de-Uralde-Villanueva, I.; Fernández-Carnero, J.; La Touche, R.
Manual therapy, therapeutic patient education, and therapeutic exercise, an effective multimodal treatment of nonspecific chronic neck pain
A randomized controlled trial
Am J Phys Med Rehabil, 2015, 94(10), 887-897
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Neck pain, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Pain, Chronic pain
42 Peterson, C.K.; Humphreys, B.K.; Vollenweider, R.; Kressig, M.; Nussbaumer, R.
Outcomes for chronic neck and low back pain patients after manipulation under anesthesia
A prospective cohort study
J Manipulative Physiol Ther, 2014, 37(6), 377-382
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Neck pain, Pain, Chronic pain
43 Sousa, C.M.; Moreira, L.; Coimbra, D. Machado, J.; Greten, H.J.
Immediate effects of Tuina techniques on working-related musculoskeletal disorder of professional orchestra musicians
J Integr Med, 2015, 13(4), 257-261
Occupational health, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine, Tuina
44 Hathaway, E.E.; Luberto, C.M.; Bogenschutz, L.H.; Geiss, S.; Wasson, R.S.; Cotton, S.
Integrative care therapies and physiological and pain-related outcomes in hospitalized infants
Global Adv Health Med, 2015, 4(4), 32-37
Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Mind-body medicine, Neonatologie, Pediatrics, Retrospective design, Pain, Therapeutic touch, Intensivmedizin
45 Brown Menard, M.
Immediate effect of therapeutic massage on pain sensation and unpleasantness
A consecutive case series
Global Adv Health Med, 2015, 4(5), 56-60
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Pain
46 Mitchinson, A.; Fletcher, C.E.; Kim, H.M.; Montagnini, M.; Hinshaw, D.B.
Integrating massage therapy within the palliative care of veterans with advanced illnesses
An outcome study
Am J Hosp Palliat Care, 2014, 31(1), 6-12
Anxiety, Respiratory diseases, Observational trial, Dyspnea, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Palliative care, Mental diseases, Pain, Stress
47 Swender, D.A.; Thompson, G.; Schneider, K.; McCoy, K.; Patel, K.
Osteopathic manipulative treatment for inpatients with pulmonary exacerbations of cystic fibrosis
Effects on spirometry findings and patient assessments of breathing, anxiety, and pain
J Am Osteopath Assoc, 2014, 114(6), 450-458
Anxiety, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Osteopathy, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Pain, Metabolic diseases, Mucoviscidosis
48 Khorsand, A.; Tadayonfar, M.A.; Badiee, S.; Aghaee, M.A.; Azizi, H.; Baghani, S.
Evaluation of the effect of reflexology on pain control and analgesic consumption after appendectomy
J Altern Complement Med, 2015, 21(12), 774-780
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Placebo-controlled, Postoperative complaints, Randomized trial, Reflexology, Pain
49 Lämas, K.; Häger, C.; Lindgren, L.; Wester, P.; Brulin, C.
Does touch massage facilitate recovery after stroke? A study protocol of a randomized controlled trial
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2016, 16, 50; (1-9) (Studienprotokoll)
Anxiety, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stroke, Pain
50 Nazari, F.; Soheili, M.; Hosseini, S.; Shaygannejad, V.
A comparison of the effects of reflexology and relaxation on pain in women with multiple sclerosis
J Complement Integr Med, 2016, 13(1), 65-71
Relaxation, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Mind-body medicine, Multiple sclerosis, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Reflex therapy, Reflexology, Pain, Chronic pain
51 McClean, S.; Brilleman, S.; Wye, L.
What is the perceived impact of Alexander technique lessons on health status, costs and pain management in the real life setting of an English hospital?
The results of a mixed-methods evaluation of an Alexander technique service for those with chronic back pain
BMC Health Services Res, 2015, 15, 293; (1-11)
Alexander technique, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Assesment, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Hospital, Manual therapy, Economy, Practice, Back pain (non-specific), Pain, Cost-effectiveness, Chronic pain
52 Berg, A.T.; Stafne, S.N.; Hiller, A.; Slordal, S.A.; Aamot, I.-L.
Physical therapy intervention in patients with non-cardiac chest pain following a recent cardiac event
A randomized controlled trial
Sage Open Med, 2015, 3, (1-7)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Connective tissue massage, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Manual therapy, Massage, Physical therapy, Physiotherapy, Randomized trial, Pain, Thermotherapy
53 Koc, T.; Gözen, D.
The effect of foot reflexology on acute pain in infants
A randomized controlled trial
Worldviews Evid Based Nurs, 2015, 12(5), 289-296
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Pediatrics, Randomized trial, Reflexology, Pain
54 Stochkendahl, M.J.; Sörensen, J.; Vach, W.; Christensen, H.W.; Hoilund-Carlsen, P.F.; Hartvigsen, J.
Cost-effectiveness of chiropractic care versus self-management in patients with musculoskeletal chest pain
Open Heart, 2016, 3, e000334; (1-10)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Economy, Randomized trial, Pain, Cost-effectiveness
55 Cino, K.
Aromatherapy hand massage for older adults with chronic pain living in long-term care
J Holist Nurs, 2014, 32(4), 304-313
Aromatherapy, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lavendula, Manual therapy, Massage, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Pain, Chronic pain
56 Saatsaz, S.; Rezaei, R.; Alipour, A.; Beheshti, Z.
Massage as adjuvant therapy in the management of post-cesarean pain and anxiety
A randomized clinical trial
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2016, 24, 92-98
Anxiety, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Postoperative complaints, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Pain, Obstetrics, Kaiserschnitt
57 Ferrari, S.; Vanti, C.; Costa, F.; Fornari, M.
Can physical therapy centred on cognitive and behavioural principles improve pain self-efficacy in symptomatic lumbar isthmic spondylolisthesis?
A case series
J Bodyw Mov Ther, 2016, 20(3), 554-564
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Physiotherapy, Pain, Spine
58 Hudson, B.F.; Davidson, J.; Whiteley, M.S.
The impact of hand reflexology on pain, anxiety and satisfaction during minimally invasive surgery under local anaesthetic
A randomised controlled trial
Int J Nurs Stud, 2015, 52(12), 1789-1797
Anxiety, Surgery, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Reflexology, Pain
59 Jones, S.M.; Lange, J.; Turner, J.; Cherkin, D.; Ritenbaugh, C.; Hsu, C.; Berthoud, H.; Sherman, K.
Development and validation of the EXPECT questionnaire
Assessing patient expectations of outcomes of complementary and alternative medicine treatments for chronic pain
J Altern Complement Med, 2016, 22(11), 936-946
Mindfulness meditation, Acupuncture, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Massage, Meditation, Methodology, Mind-body medicine, Psychology/psychotherapy, Pain, Theory, Traditional Chinese medicine, Yoga, Chronic pain
60 Boitor, M.; Martorella, G.; Arbour, C.; Michaud, c.; Gélinas, C.
Evaluation of the preliminary effectiveness of hand massage therapy on postoperative pain of adults in the intensive care unit after cardiac surgery
A pilot randomized controlled trial
Pain Manag Nurs, 2015, 16(3), 354-366
Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Postoperative complaints, Randomized trial, Pain, Intensivmedizin
61 Kim, D.-W.; Lee, D.W.; Schreiber, J.; Im, C.-H.; Kim, H.
Integrative evaluation of automated massage combined with thermotherapy
Physical, physiological, and psychological viewpoints
Biomed Res Int, 2016, Article ID 2826905, (1-8)
Anxiety, Observational trial, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Physical therapy, Mental diseases, Pain, Stress, Thermotherapy
62 Núnez-Cortés, R.; Cruz-Montecinos, C.; Váquez Rosel, A.; Paredes Molina, O.; Cuesta-Vargas, A.
Dry needling combined with physical therapy in patients with chronic postsurgical pain following total knee arthroplasty
Case series
J Orthop Sports Phys Ther, 2017, 47(3), 209-216
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Joints, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Physiotherapy, Postoperative complaints, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
63 Gok Metin, Z.; Ozdemir, L.
The effects of aromatherapy massage and reflexology on pain and fatigue in patients with rheumatoid arthritis
A randomized controlled trial
Pain Manag Nurs, 2016, 17(2), 140-149
Aromatherapy, Arthritis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Reflexology, Rheumatic diseases, Pain
64 Akin Korhan, E.; Uyar, M.; Eyigör, C.; Yönt, G.H.; Khorshid, L.
Effects of reflexology on pain in patients with fibromyalgia
Holist Nurs Pract, 2016, 30(6), 351-359
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Fibromyalgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Reflexology, Rheumatic diseases, Pain
65 Schlegel, M.L.; Whalen, J.L.; Williamsen, P.M.
Integrative therapies for women with a high risk pregnancy during antepartum hospitalization
AM J Matern Child Nurs, 2016, 41(6), 356-362
Acupuncture, Anxiety, Observational trial, Gynaecology, Healing, Imagery, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Reflexology, Retrospective design, Pain, Obstetrics, Traditional Chinese medicine
66 Fernandez-de-las-Penas, C.; Cleland, J.; Palacios-Cena, M.; Fuensalida-Novo, S.; Alonso-Blanco, C.; Pareja, J.A.; Alburquerque-Sendin, F.
Effectiveness of manual therapy versus surgery in pain processing due to carpal tunnel syndrome
A randomized clinical trial
Eur J Pain, 2017, 21(7), 1266-1276
Surgery, Carpal tunnel syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Pain
67 Seyyed-Rasooli, A.; Salehi, F.; Mohammadpoorasl, A.; Goljaryan, S.; Seyyedi, Z.; Thomson, B.
Comparing the effects of aromatherapy massage and inhalation aromatherapy on anxiety and pain in burn patients
A single-blind randomized clinical trial
Burns, 2016, 42(8), 1774-1780
Anxiety, Applikationsform, Aromatherapy, Skin diseases, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lavendula, Manual therapy, Massage, Phytomedicine, Prunus, Prunus dulcis, Randomized trial, Rosa, Rosa damascena, Pain, Burn, Inhalation
68 Lovas, J. ; Tran, Y.; Middleton J.; Bartrop, R.; Moore, N.; Craig, A.
Managing pain and fatigue in people with spinal cord injury
A randomized controlled trial feasibility study examining the efficacy of massage therapy
Spinal Cord, 2017, 55(2), 162-166
Chronic fatigue syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Nervous system, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Pain, spinal cord injury
69 Robison, J.G.; Smith, C.L.
Therapeutic massage during chemotherapy and/or biotherapy infusions
Patient eprceptions of pain, fatigue, nausea, anxiety, and satisfaction
Clin J Oncol Nurs, 2016, 20(2), E34-E40
Anxiety, Applikationsform, Observational trial, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Infusion, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Gastrointestinal tract, Manual therapy, Massage, Mental diseases, Pain, Sickness
70 Airosa, F.; Falkenberg, T.; Öhlén, G.; Arman, M.
Tactile massage as part of the caring act
A qualitative study in short-term emergency wards
J Holist Nurs, 2016, 34(1), 13-23
Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Pain, Stress, Therapeutic touch, Pflege
71 Ekici, G.; Unal, E.; Akbayrak, T.; Vardar-Yagli, N.; Yakut, Y.; Karabulut, E.
Effects of active/passive interventions on pain, anxiety, and quality of life in women with fibromyalgia
Randomized controlled pilot trial
Women Health, 2017, 57(1), 88-107
Anxiety, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Connective tissue massage, Fibromyalgia, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Physical therapy, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Pain, Pilates
72 Nasiri, M.; Farsi, Z.
Effect of light pressure stroking massage with sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) oil on alleviating acute traumatic limbs pain
A triple-blind controlled trial in emergency department
Complement Ther Med, 2017, 32, 41-48
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Oil, Oleum, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Pain, Sesamum indicum, Oleum sesami
73 Penza, C.W.; Horn, M.E.; George, S.Z.; Bishop, M.D.
Comparison of two lumbar manual therapies on temporal summation of pain in healthy volunteers
J Pain, 2017, 18(11), 1397-1408
Chiropractic, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Randomized trial, Pain, Mobilisation
74 Miladinia, M.; Baraz, S.; Shariati, A.; Malehi, A.S.
Effects of slow-stroke back massage on symptom cluster in adult patients with acute leukemia
Supportive care in cancer nursing
Cancer Nurs, 2017, 40(1), 31-38
Chronic fatigue syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Leukaemia, Manual therapy, Massage, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Pain, Pflege
75 Zajonz, d.; Fakler, J.K.M.; Dahse, a.J.; Zhao, F.J.; Edel, M.; Josten, C.; Roth, A.
Evaluation of a multimodal pain therapy concept for chronic pain after total knee arthroplasty
A pilot study in 21 patients
Patient Saf Surg, 2017, 11, 22; (1-10)
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Joints, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Conventional medicine, Manual therapy, Physiotherapy, Postoperative complaints, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
76 Racca, V.; Bordoni, B.; Castiglioni, P.; Modica, M.; Ferratini, M.
Osteopathic manipulative treatment improves heart surgery outcomes
A randomized controlled trial
Ann Thorac Surg, 2017, 104(1), 145-152
Surgery, Heart, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Osteopathy, Postoperative complaints, Randomized trial, Pain
77 Hastings, V.; McCallister, A.M.; Curtis, S.A.; Valant, R.J.; Yao, S.
Efficacy of osteopathic manipulative treatment for management of postpartum pain
J Am Osteopath Assoc, 2016, 116(8), 502-509
Observational trial, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Osteopathy, Pain, Obstetrics
78 Cabak, A.; Kotynia, P.; Banasinski, M.; Obminski, Z.; Tomaszewski, W.
The concept of "chair massage" in the workplace as prevention of musculoskeletal overload and pain
Ortop Traumatol Rehabil, 2016, 18(3), 279-288
Occupational health, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Prevention, Randomized trial, Pain
79 Telles, G.; Cristovao, D.R.; Belache, F.A.; Santos, M.R.; Almeida, R.S.; Nogueira, L.A.
The effect of adding myofascial techniques to an exercise programme for patients with anterior knee pain
J Bodyw Mov Ther, 2016, 20(4), 844-850
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Joints, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Pain
80 Alonso-Perez, J.L.; Lopez-Lopez, A.; La Touche, R.; Lerma-Lara, S.; Suarez, E.; Rojas, J.; Bishop, M.D.; Villafane, J.H.; Fernández-Carnero, J.
Hypoalgesic effects of three different manual therapy techniques on cervical spine and psychological interaction
A randomized clinical trial
J Bodyw Mov Ther, 2017, 21(4), 798-803
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Mental diseases, Psychosomatic medicine, Randomized trial, Pain, Spine
81 Caplan, N.; Robson, H; Robson, A.; Barry, G.; Wilkes, G.
Associations between community-based physiotherapy for musculoskeletal injury and health related quality of life (EQ-5D)
A multi-centre retrospective analysis
Health Qual Life Outcomes, 2017, 15(1), 212; (1-7)
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Physiotherapy, Retrospective design, Pain
82 Cooke, M.; Emery, H.; Brimelow, R.; Wollin, J.
The impact of therapeutic massage on adult residents living with complex and high level disabilities
A brief report
Disabil Health J, 2016, 9(4), 730-734
Observational trial, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Mental diseases, Sleep disorders, Pain
83 Hoffmann de Oliveira, B.; Abreu da Silva, A.Q. de; Ludtke, D.D.; Madeira, F.; Silva Medeiros, G.M. da; Parreira, R.B.; Salgado, A.S.I.; Belmonte, L.A.O.; Cidral-Filho, F.J.; Martins, D.F.
Foot reflexotherapy induces analgesia in elderly individuals with low back pain
A randomized, double-blind, controlled pilot study
eCAM, 2017, Article ID 2378973, (1-9)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Randomized trial, Reflexology, Back pain (non-specific), Pain
84 Cutshall, S.M.; Mahapatra, S.; Hynes, R.S.; Rooy, K.M. van; Looker, S.A.; Ghosh, A.; Schleck, C.D.; Bauer, B.A.; Wahner-Roedler, D.L.
Hand massage for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy as outpatients
A pilot study
Explore, 2017, 13(6), 393-399
Anxiety, Observational trial, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Massage, Mental diseases, Pain
85 Öztürk, R.; Sevil, Ü.; Sargin, A.; Yücebilgin, M.S.
The effects of reflexology on anxiety and pain in patients after abdominal hysterectomy
A randomised controlled trial
Complement Ther Med, 2018, 36, 107-112
Anxiety, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Postoperative complaints, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Reflexology, Pain
86 Woodman, J.; Ballard, K.; Hewitt, C.; MacPherson, H.
Self-efficacy and self-care-related outcomes following Alexander Technique lessons for people with chronic neck pain in the ATLAS randomised, controlled trial
Eur J Integr Med, 2018, 17, 64-71
Alexander technique, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Neck pain, Randomized trial, Pain, Chronic pain
87 Najafi Ghezeljeh, T.; Mohades Ardebili, F.; Rafii, F.
The effects of massage and music on pain, anxiety and relaxation in burn patients
Randomized controlled clinical trial
Burns, 2017, 43(5), 1034-1043
Anxiety, Skin diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Music therapy, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Pain, Burn
88 Bakir, E.; Baglama, S.S.; Gursoy, S.
The effects of reflexology on pain and sleep deprivation in patients with rheumatoid arthritis
A randomized controlled trial
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2018, 31, 315-319
Arthritis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Reflex therapy, Rheumatic diseases, Sleep disorders, Pain
89 Parás-Bravo, P.; Alonso-Blanco, C.; Paz-Zulueta, M.; Palacios-Cena, D.; Sarabia-Cobo, C.M.; Herrero-Montes, M.; Boixadera-Planas, E.; Fernández-de-las-Peñas, C.
Does Jacobson's relaxation technique reduce consumption of psychotropic and analgesic drugs in cancer patients?
A multicenter pre-post intervention study
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2018, 18, 139; (1-9)
Observational trial, Relaxation, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Progressive muscle relaxation, Mental diseases, Pain, Stress, Postpartum depression
90 Löffler, A.; Trojan, J.; Zieglgänsberger, W.; Diers, M.
Visually induced analgesia during massage treatment in chronic back pain patients
Eur J Pain, 2017, 21(10), 1623-1631
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Back pain (non-specific), Pain, Chronic pain
91 Félix, G.J.S.; Black, L.; Rodrigues, M.; Silva, A.G.
The acute effect of Bowen therapy on pressure pain thresholds and postural sway in healthy subjects
J Bodyw Mov Ther, 2017, 21(4), 804-809
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Pain
92 Gensic, M.E.; Smith, B.R.; LaBarbera, D.M.
The effects of effleurage hand massage on anxiety and pain in patients undergoing chemotherapy
JAAPA, 2017, 30(2), 36-38
Anxiety, Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Massage, Mental diseases, Pain
93 Dikmen, H.A.; Terzioglu, F.
Effects of reflexology and progressive muscle relaxation on pain, fatigue, and quality of life during chemotherapy in gynecologic cancer patients
Pain Management Nurs, 2018, epub ahead of print,
Chronic fatigue syndrome, Relaxation, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Mind-body medicine, Progressive muscle relaxation, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Reflexology, Pain
94 Attias, S.; Sivan, K.; Avneri, O.; Sagee, A.; Ben-Arye, E.; Grinberg, O.; Sroka, G.; Matter, I.; Schiff, E.
Analgesic effects of reflexology in patients undergoing surgical procedures
A randomized controlled trial
J Altern Complement Med, 2018, 24(8), 809-815
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Postoperative complaints, Randomized trial, Reflexology, Pain
95 Martínez-Ochoa, M.J.; Fernández-Domínguez, J.C.; Morales-Asencio, J.M.; González-Iglesias, J.; Ricard, F.; Oliva-Pascual-Vaca, Á.
Effectiveness of an osteopathic abdominal manual intervention in pain thresholds, lumbopelvic mobility, and posture in women with chronic functional constipation
J Altern Complement Med, 2018, 24(8), 816-824
Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Manual therapy, Osteopathy, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Pain, Constipation
96 Vergo, M.T.; Pinkson, B.M.; Broglio, K.; Li, Z.; Tosteson, T.D.
Immediate symptom relief after a first session of massage therapy or Reiki in hospitalized patients
A 5-year clinical experience from a rural academic medical center
J Altern Complement Med, 2018, 24(8), 801-808
Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Reiki, Retrospective design, Pain, Traditional Japanese medicine
97 Shukla, V.V.; Bansal, S.; Nimbalkar, A.; Chapla, A.; Phatak, A.; Patel, D.; Nimbalkar, S.
Pain control interventions in preterm neonates
A randomized controlled trial
Indian Pediatr, 2018, 55(4), 292-296
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Music therapy, Neonatologie, Pediatrics, Randomized trial, Pain, Frühgeborene
98 Timóteo, R.P.; Silva, A.F.; Micheli, D.C.; Candido Murta, E.F.; Freire, M.; Teodoro, R.B.; Lima, F.M.; Martins Tavares Murta, B.; Bertoncello, D.
Increased flexibility, pain reduction and unaltered levels of IL-10 and CD11b + lymphocytes in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus were associated with kinesiotherapy
Lupus, 2018, 27(7), 1159-1168
Observational trial, Skin diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lupus erythematodes, Manual therapy, Physiotherapy, Pain
99 De Groef, A.; Van Kampen, M.; Vervloesem, N.; Dieltjens, E.; Christaens, M.R.; Neven, P.; Vos, L.; De Vrieze, R.; Geraerts, I.; Devoogdt, N.
Effect of myofascial techniques for treatment of persistent arm pain after breast cancer treatment
Randomized controlled trial
Clin Rehabil, 2018, 32(4), 451-461
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Breast cancer, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Physiotherapy, Randomized trial, Pain
100 Marcos-Martín, F.; González-Ferrero, L.; Martín-Alcocer, N.; Paris-Alemany, A.; La Touche, R.
Multimodal physiotherapy treatment based on a biobehavioral approach for patients with chronic cervico-craniofacial pain
A prospective case series
Physiother Theory Pract, 2018, 34(9), 671-681
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Tempromandibular joint disorder, Manual therapy, Physiotherapy, Pain