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1 Doehring, T.J.; Fieguth, H.G.;Stevernagel, B.;Brix, J.;Konitzer, M.;Schneider, B.;Fischer, G.C.
Vibrationsmassage bei maschinell beatmeten Patienten
Pilotstudie mit herz- und lungentransplatierten Patienten und Patienten nach aortokoronarer Bypass-Operation
Forsch Komplementärmed, 1997, 4(6), 314-317
Observational trial, Surgery, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Intensivmedizin, Vibrationsmassage
2 Ernst, E.
Abdominal Massage Therapy for Chronic Constipation
A Systematic Review of Controlled Clinical Trials
Forsch Komplementärmed, 1999, 6(3), 149-151
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Manual therapy, Massage, Systematic review, Constipation
3 Hondras, M.A.; Linde, K.; Jones, A.P.
Manual therapy for asthma
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2005, 2(CD001002), 1-29
Asthma, Respiratory diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Systematic review
4 Green, C.; Martin, C.W.; Bassett, K.; Kazanijan, A.
A systematic review of craniosacral therapy
Biological plausibility, assessment reliability and clinical effectiveness
Complement Ther Med, 1999, 7(4), 201-207
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cranio-sacral therapy, Manual therapy, Systematic review
5 Cherkin, D.C.; Eisenberg, D.M.; Sherman, K.; Barlow, W.; Kaptchuk, T.J.; Street, J.; Deyo, R.
A Randomized Trial Comparing Acupuncture, Massage and Self-Care for Chronic Low Back Pain
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), 51-52 (Abstract)
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific), Traditional Chinese medicine
6 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
7 Berman, B.M.; Swyers, J.P.
Complementary medicine treatments for fibromyalgia syndrome
Ballière's Clin Rheumatology, 1999, 13(3), 487-492
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Biofeedback, Fibromyalgia, Hypnosis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Mind-body medicine, Practice, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
8 Reeves, K.D.; Hassanein, K.
Randomized, prospective, placebo-controlled double-blind study of dextrose prolotherapy for osteoarthritic thumb and finger (DIP, PIP, and Trapeziometacarpal) joints
Evidence of clinical efficacy
J Altern Complement Med, 2000, 6(4), 311-320
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Dextrose, Finger arthrosis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
9 Mur, E.; Schmidseder, J.; Egger, I.; Bodner, G.; Eibl, G.; Hartig, F.; Pfeiffer, K.P.; Herold, M.
Beeinflussung der Darmdurchblutung durch Fussreflexzonenmassage, gemessen mittels farbkodierter Dopplersonographie
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2001, 8(2), 86-89
Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Manual therapy, Randomized trial, Reflexology
10 Irnich, D.; Behrens, N.; Molzen, H.; König, A.; Gleditsch, J.; Krauss, M.; Natalis, M.; Senn, E.; Beyer, A.; Schöps, P.
Randomised trial of acupuncture compared with conventional massage and "sham" laser acupuncture for treatment of chronic neck pain
BMJ, 2001, 322, 1-6
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Neck pain, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
11 Hawk, C.; Long, C.R.; Reiter, R.; Davis, C.S.; Cambron, J.A.; Evans, R.
Issues in Planning a Placebo-Controlled Trial of Manual Methods: Results of a Pilot Study
J Altern Complement Med, 2002, 8(1), 21-32
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Pelvic girdle pain
12 Carter, B.
A pilot study to evaluate the effectiveness of Bowen Technique in the management of clients with frozen shoulder
Complement Ther Med, 2001, 9(4), 208-215
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Capsulitis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy
13 Korthals-de Bos, I.B.C.; Hoving, J.L.; Tulder, M.W. van; Rutten-van Mölken, P.M.H.; Adèr, H.J.; Vet, C.W. de; Koes, B.W.; Vondeling, H.; Bouter, L.M.
Cost effectiveness of physiotherapy, manual therapy, and general practitioner care for neck pain
Economic evaluation alongside a randomised controlled trial
BMJ, 2003, 326, (1-6)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Neck pain, Economy, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Cost-effectiveness
14 Ernst, E.; Canter, P.H.
The Alexander technique
A systematic review of controlled clinical trials
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2003, 10(6), 325-329
Alexander technique, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Nervous system, Parkinson's disease, Back pain (non-specific), Systematic review
15 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
16 Geldschläger, S.
Osteopathische versus orthopädische Behandlung der chronischen Epicondylopathia humeri radialis
Eine randomisierte kontrollierte Untersuchung
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2004, 11(2), 93-97
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Epicondylitis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Osteopathy, Randomized trial
17 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
18 Cherkin, D.C.; Sherman, K.J.; Deyo, R.A.; Shekelle, P.G.
A review of the evidence for the effectiveness, safety and cost of acupuncture, massage therapy, and spinal manipulation for back pain
Ann Intern Med, 2003, 138(11), 898-906
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Back pain (non-specific), Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
19 Shor-Posner, G.; Miguez, M.-J.; Hernandez-Reif, M.; Perez-Then, E.; Fletcher, M.
Massage treatment in HIV-1 infected dominican children
A preliminary report on the efficacy of massage therapy to preserve the immune system in children without antiretroviral medication
J Altern Complement Med, 2004, 10(6), 1093-1095
HIV, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Pediatrics, Randomized trial
20 Cutler, M.J.; Holland, B.S.; Stupski, B.A.; Gamber, R.G.; Smith, M.L.
Cranial manipulation can alter sleep latency and sympathetic nerve activity in humans
A pilot study
J Altern Complement Med, 2005, 11(1), 103-108
Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cranio-sacral therapy, Manual therapy, Nervous system, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Vegetative nervous system
21 Hawk, C.; Long, C.R.; Rowell, R.M.; Gudavalli, M.R.; Jedlicka, J.
A randomized trial investigating a chiropractic manual placebo
A novel design using standardized forces in the delivery of active and control treatments
J Altern Complement Med, 2005, 11(1), 109-117
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Placebo, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
22 Wilcock, A.; Manderson, C.; Weller, R.; Walker, G.; Carr, D.; Carey, A.-M.; Broadhurst, D.; Mew, J.; Ernst, E.
Does aromatherapy massage benefit patients with cancer attending a specialist palliative care day centre?
Palliative Med, 2004, 18, 287-290
Aromatherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Massage, Palliative care, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial
23 Reader, M.; Young, R.; Connor, J.P.
Massage therapy improves the management of alcohol withdrawal syndrome
J Altern Complement Med, 2005, 11(2), 311-313
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Addiction, Alcohol Addiction
24
United Kingdom back pain exercise and manipulation (UK BEAM) randomised trial: effectiveness of physical treatments for back pain in primary care
BMJ, 2005, 329, 1377-1384
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Physiotherapy, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific)
25 Williams, H.L.; Cullen, L.A.; Barlow, J.H.
The psychological well-being and self-efficacy of carers of children with disabilities following attendance on a Simple Massage Training and Support Programme
A 12-month comparison study of adherers and non-adherers
Complement Ther Med, 2005, 13(2), 107-114
Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Mental diseases, Stress
26 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
27 Muller, R.; Giles, L.F.G.
Long-term follow-up of a randomized clinial trial assessing the efficacy of medication, acupuncture, and spinal manipulation for chronic mechanical spinal pain syndromes
J Manipulative Physiol Ther, 2005, 28, 3-11
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific), Traditional Chinese medicine
28 Foster, N.E.; Thomas, E.; Barlas, P.; Hill, J.C.; Young, J.; Mason, E.; Hay, E.M.
Acupuncture as an adjunct to exercise based physiotherapy for osteoarthritis of the knee
Randomised controlled trial
BMJ, 2007, 15 Aug. 2007, (1-12) (Internet)
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Physiotherapy, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
29 Paterson, C.; Allen, J.A.; Browning, M.; Barlow, G.; Exings, P.
A pilot study of therapeutic massage for people with Parkinson's disease
The added value of user involvement
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2005, 11, 161-171
Observational trial, Assesment, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Nervous system, Parkinson's disease, Patient satisfaction
30 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
31 Zullino, D.F.; Krenz, S.; Fresard, E.; Cancela, E.; Khazaal, Y.
Local back massage with an automated massage chair
General muscle and psychophysiologic relaxing properties
J Altern Complement Med, 2005, 11(6), 1103-1106
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Relaxation, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Mind-body medicine, Muscles, Randomized trial
32 Brooks, C.P.; Woodruff, L.D.; Wright, L.L.; Donatelli, R.
The immediate effects of manual massage on power-grip performance after maximal exercise in healthy adults
J Altern Complement Med, 2005, 11(6), 1093-1101
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Randomized trial
33 Hsieh, L.L.-C.; Kuo, C.-H.; Lee, L.H.; Yen, A.M.-F.; Chien, K.-L.; Chen, T.H.-H.
Treatment of low back pain by acupressure and physical therpy
Randomised controlled trial
BMJ, 2006, 1-5 (Internet)
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
34 Eng, M.L.; Lyons, K.E.; Greene, M.S.; Pahwa, R.
Open-label trial regarding the use of acupuncture and yin tui na in Parkinson's disease outpatients
A pilot study on efficacy, tolerability, and quality of life
J Altern Complement Med, 2006, 12(4), 395-399
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Nervous system, Parkinson's disease, Mental diseases, Qi Gong, Traditional Chinese medicine, Tuina
35 Lafferty, W.E.; Downey, L.; McCarty, R.L.; Standish, L.J.; Patrick, D.L.
Evaluating CAM treatment at the end of life
A review of clinical trials for massage and meditation
Complement Ther Med, 2006, 14(2), 100-112
Anxiety, Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Manual therapy, Massage, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Palliative care, Mental diseases, Pain, Systematic review, Sickness
36 Williams, T.I.
Evaluating effects of aromatherapy massage on sleep in children with autism
A pilot study
eCAM, 2006, 3(3), 373-377 (Internet)
Aromatherapy, Autism, Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lavendula, Lavendula angustifolia, Manual therapy, Massage, Pediatrics, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Sleep disorders
37 Han, S.H.; Hur, M.H.; Buckle, J.; Choi, J.; Lee, M.S.
Effect of aromatherapy on symptoms of dysmenorrhea in college students
A randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial
J Altern Complement Med, 2006, 12(6), 543-548
Aromatherapy, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lavendula, Lavendula officinalis, Manual therapy, Massage, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Prunus, Prunus dulcis, Randomized trial, Rosa, Rosa centifolia, sage, Salvia sclarea
38 Shor-Posner, G.; Hernandez-Reif, M.; Miguez, M.J.; Fletcher, M.; Quintero, N.; Baez, J.; Perez-Then, E.; Soto, S.; Mendoza, R.; Castillo, R.; Zhang, G.
Impact of a Massage Therapy Clinical Trial on immune status in young Dominican children infected with HIV-1
J Altern Complement Med, 2006, 12(6), 511-516
HIV, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Pediatrics, Randomized trial
39 Proctor, M.L.; Hing, W.; Johnson, T.C.; Murphy, P.A.
Spinal manipulation for primary and secondary dysmenorrhoea (Review)
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2006, 2006(4), 1-20
Chiropractic, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Osteopathy, Physiotherapy, Systematic review
40 Mehl-Madrona, L.; Kligler, B.; Silverman, S.; Lynton, H.; Merrell, W.
The impact of acupuncture and craniosacral therapy interventions on clinical outcomes in adults with astma
Explore, 2007, 3(1), 28-36
Acupuncture, Asthma, Respiratory diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cranio-sacral therapy, Manual therapy, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
41 Bull, L.
Sunflower therapy for children with specific learning difficulties (dyslexia)
A randomised, controlled trial
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2007, 13, 15-24
Bioenergetics, Homeopathy, Kinesiology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Pediatrics, Phytomedicine, Psychology/psychotherapy, Randomized trial
42 Beider, S.; Moyer, C.A.
Randomized controlled trials of pediatric massage
A review
eCAM, 2007, 4(1), 23-34
Anxiety, Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Pediatrics, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Review (CR)
43 Billhult, A.; Bergbom, I.; Stener-Victorin, E.
Massage Relieves Nausea in Women with Breast Cancer Who Are Undergoing Chemotherapy
J Altern Complement Med, 2007, 13(1), 53-57
Breast cancer, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Gastrointestinal tract, Manual therapy, Massage, Randomized trial, Sickness
44 Wilkinson, I.S.A.; Prigmore, S.; Rayner, C.F.
A randomised-controlled trial examining the effects of reflexology of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2006, 12, 141-147
Respiratory diseases, Emphysema, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Randomized trial, Reflex therapy
45 Haraldsson, B.G.; Gross, A.R.; Myers, C.D.; Ezzo, J.M.; Morien, A.; Goldsmith, C.; Peloso, P.M.; Bronfort, G.
Massage for mechanical neck disorders
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2006, 3(CD004871), 1-58
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Neck pain, Systematic review
46 Underdown, A.; Barlow, J.; Chung, V.
Massage intervention for promoting mental and physical health in infants aged under six months
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2006, 4(CD005038), 1-28
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Pediatrics, Psychology/psychotherapy, Systematic review
47 Sharpe, P.A.; Williams, H.G.; Granner, M.L.; Hussey, J.R.
A randomised study of the effects of massage therapy compared to guided relaxation on well-being and stress perception among older adults
Complement Ther Med, 2007, 15(3), 157-163
Relaxation, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stress
48 Hamre, H.J.; Witt, C.M.; Glockmann, A.; Ziegler, R.; Willich, S.N.; Kiene, H.
Rhythmical massage therapy in chronic disease
A 4-year prospective cohort study
J Altern Complement Med, 2007, 13(6), 635-642
Anthroposophic medicine, Observational trial, Chronic diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage
49 Dennis, J.; Cates, C.J.
Alexander technique for chronic asthma (Review)
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2000, 2(CD000995), (1-6) (Internet)
Alexander technique, Asthma, Respiratory diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Systematic review
50 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
51 Wilkinson, S.M.; Love, S.B.; Westcombe, A.M.; Gambles, M.A.; Burgess, C.C.; Cargill, A.; Young, T.; Maher, J.; Ramirez, A.J.
Effectiveness of aromatherapy massage in the management of anxiety and depression in patients with cancer
A multicenter randomized controlled trial
J Clin Oncol, 2007, 25(5), 532-539
Anxiety, Aromatherapy, Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Massage, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial
52 Carlsson, J.; Augustinsson, L.-E.; Blomstrand, C.; Sullivan, M.
Health status in patients with tension headache treated with acupuncture or physiotherapy
Headache, 1990, 30, 593-599
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Headache, Manual therapy, Nervous system, Physiotherapy, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
53 Williams, N.H.; Hendry, M.; Lewis, R.; Russell, I.; Westmoreland, A.; Wilkinson, C.
Psychological response in spinal manipulation (PRISM)
A systematic review of psychological outcomes in randomised controlled trials
Complement Ther Med, 2007, 15(4), 271-283
Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Psychology/psychotherapy, Randomized trial, Systematic review
54 Silva G. D. da; Lorenzi-Filho, G.; Lage, L.V.
Effects of yoga and the addition of Tui Na in patients with fibromyalgia
J Altern Complement Med, 2007, 13(10), 1107-1113
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Fibromyalgia, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial, Tuina, Yoga
55 Hur, M.H.; Oh, H.; Lee, M.S.; Kim, C.; Choi, A.-N.
Effects of aromatherapy massage on blood pressure and lipid profile in Korean climacteric women
Int J Neurosci, 2007, 117(9), 1281-1287
Aromatherapy, High blood pressure, Gynaecology, Cardiovascular diseases, Hyperlipoproteinemia, jessamine, Climacteric, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lavendula, Lavendula angustifolia, Manual therapy, Massage, Pelargonium, Pelargonium graveolens, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
56 Kaye, A.D.; Kaye, A.J.; Swinford, J.; Baluch, A.; Bawcom, B.A.; Lambert, T.J.; Hoover, J.M.
The effect of deep-tissue massage therapy on blood pressure and heart rate
J Altern Complement Med, 2008, 14(2), 125-128
Observational trial, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage
57 Quinn, F.; Hughes, C.M.; Baxter, G.D.
Reflexology in the management of low back pain
A pilot randomised controlled trial
Complement Ther Med, 2008, 16(1), 3-8
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Reflex therapy
58 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
59 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
60 Moraska, A.; Chandler, C.; Edmiston-Schaetzel, A.; Franklin, G.; Calenda, E.L.; Enebo, B.
Comparison of a targeted and general massage protocol on strength, function, and symptoms associated with carpal tunnel syndrome
A randomized pilot study
J Altern Complement Med, 2008, 14(3), 259-267
Carpal tunnel syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Nervous system, Randomized trial
61 Hodgson, N.A.; Andersen, S.
The clinical efficacy of reflexology in nursing home residents with dementia
J Altern Complement Med, 2008, 14(3), 269-275
Dementia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Reflex therapy
62 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
63 Bello, D.; White-Traut, R.; Schwertz, D.; Pournajafi-Nazarloo, H.; Carter, C.S.
An exploratory study of neurohormonal responses of healthy men to massage
J Altern Complement Med, 2008, 14(4), 387-394
Endocrinology, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Nervous system, Randomized trial
64 Patterson, M.; Maurer, S.; Adler, S.R.; Avins, A.L.
A novel clinical-trial design for the study of massage therapy
Complement Ther Med, 2008, 16(3), 169-176
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Massage, Randomized trial
65 Yip, Y.B.; Tam, A.C.
An experimental study on the effectiveness of massage with aromatic ginger and orange essential oil for moderate-to-severe knee pain among the elderly in Hong Kong
Complement Ther Med, 2008, 16(3), 131-138
Aromatherapy, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Citrus, Citrus sinensis, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, ginger
66 Schwerla, F.; Bischoff, A.; Nürnberger, A.; Genter, P.; Guillaume, J.-P.; Resch, K.-L.
Osteopathic treatment of patients with chronic non-specific neck pain
A randomised controlled trial of efficacy
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2008, 15(3), 138-145
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Neck pain, Osteopathy, Randomized trial
67 Wilkey, A.; Gregory, M.; Byfield, D.; McCarthy, P.W.
A comparison between chiropractic management and pain clinic management for chronic low-back pain in a national health service outpatient clinic
J Altern Complement Med, 2008, 14(5), 465-473
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Randomized trial
68 Little, P.; Lewith, G.; Webley, F.; Evans, M.; Beattie, A.; Middleton, K.; Barnett, J. Ballard, K.; Oxford, F.; Smith, P.; Yardley, L.; Hollinghurst, S.; Sharp, D.
Randomised controlled trial of Alexander technique lessons, exercise, and massage (ATEAM) for chronic and recurrent back pain
BMJ, 2008, 337, (1-8) (Internet)
Alexander technique, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Massage, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific)
69 Takeda, H.; Tsujita, J.; Kaya, M.; Takemura, M.; Oku, Y.
Differences between the physiologic and psychologic effects of aromatherapy body treatment
J Altern Complement Med, 2008, 14(6), 655-661
Aromatherapy, Observational trial, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Physiology, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Stress
70 Hancock, M.J.; Maher, C.G.; Latimer, J.; McLachlan, A.J.; Cooper, C.W.; Day, R.O.; Spindler, M.F.; McAuley, J.H.
Assessment of diclofenac or spinal manipulative therapy, or both, in addition to recommended first-line treatment for acute low back pain
A randomised controlled trial
Lancet, 2007, 370, 1638-1643
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Randomized trial
71 Stringer, J.; Swindell, R.; Dennis, M.
Massage in patients undergoing intensive chemotherapy reduces serum cortisol and prolactin
Psychooncol, 2008, 17(10), 1024-1031
Aromatherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Massage, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stress
72 Wahl, R.A.; Aldous, M.B.; Worden, K.A.; Grant, K.L.
Echinacea purpurea and osteopathic manipulative treatment in children with recurrent otitis media
A randomized controlled trial
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2008, 8, (1-25) (Internet)
Echinacea purpurea, Ear-nose-throat disorders, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Middle ear inflammation, Osteopathy, Pediatrics, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
73 Hernandez-Reif, M.; Shor-Posner, G.; Baez, J.; Soto, S.; Mendoza, R.; Castillo, R.; Quintero, N.; Perez, E.; Zhang, G.
Dominican children with HIV not receiving antiretrovirals
Massage therapy influences their behavior and development
eCAM, 2008, 5(3), 345-354
Anxiety, Depression, HIV, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Pediatrics, Mental diseases, Randomized trial
74 Fernandez-Perez, A.M.; Peralta-Ramirez, M.I.; Pilat, A.; Villaverde, C.
Effects of myofascial induction techniques on physiologic and psychologic parameters
A randomized controlled trial
J Altern Complement Med, 2008, 14(7), 807-811
Anxiety, Depression, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Nervous system, Physiology, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Vegetative nervous system
75 Furlan, A.D.; Imamura, M.; Dryden, T.; Irvin, E.
Massage for low-back pain
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2008, 1(CD001929), (1-104)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Massage, Systematic review
76 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
77 Hollinghurst, S.; Sharp, D.; Ballard, K.; Barnett, J.; Beatti, A.; Evans, M.; Lewith, G.; Middleton, K.; Oxford, F.; Webley, F.; Little, P.
Randomised controlled trial of Alexander technique lessons, exercise, and massage (ATEAM) for chronic and recurrent back pain
Economic evaluation
BMJ, 2008, 337, (1-8)
Alexander technique, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Economy, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific)
78 Wu, Y.; Zou, L.P.; Han, T.L.; Zheng, H.; Caspi, O.; Wong, V.; Su, Y.; Shen, K.L.
Randomized controlled trial of traditional Chinese medicine (acupuncture and tuina) in cerebral palsy
Part 1 - Any increase in seizure in integrated acupuncture and rehabilitation group versus rehabilitation group?
J Altern Complement Med, 2008, 14(8), 1005-1009
Acupuncture, Infections, Poliomyelitis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Nervous system, Pediatrics, Randomized trial, Rehabilitation, Traditional Chinese medicine, Tuina, Zerebralparese
79 Buckle, J.; Newberg, A.; Wintering, N.; Hutton, E.; Lido, C.; Farrar, J.T.
Measurement of regional cerebral blood flow associated with the M technique-light massage therapy
A case series and longitudinal study using SPECT
J Altern Complement Med, 2008, 14(8), 903-910
Observational trial, Brain, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Nervous system
80 Chen, L.L.; Su, Y.C.; Su, C.H.; Lin, H.C.; Kuo, H.W.
Acupressure and meridian massage
Combined effects on increasing body weight in premature infants
J Clin Nurs, 2008, 17(9), 1174-1181
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Neonatologie, Pediatrics, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Frühgeborene
81 Arroyo-Morales, M.; Olea, N.; Martinez, M.M.; Hidalgo-Lozano, A.; Ruiz-Rodriguez, C.; Diaz-Rodriguez, L.
Psychophysiological effects of massage-myofascial release after exercise
A randomized sham-control study
J Altern Complement Med, 2008, 14(10), 1223-1229
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Muscles, Nervous system, Physiology, Placebo-controlled, Psychology/psychotherapy, Randomized trial
82 Zaproudina, N.; Hietikko, T.; Hanninen, O.O.; Airaksinen, O.
Effectiveness of traditional bone setting in treating chronic low back pain
A randomised pilot trial
Complement Ther Med, 2009, 17(1), 23-28
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Ethnomedicine, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Randomized trial
83 Bablis, P.; Pollard, H.
Anxiety and depression profile of 188 consecutive new patients presenting to a neuro-emotional technique practitioner
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(2), 121-127
Acupuncture, Anxiety, Observational trial, Bioenergetics, Chiropractic, Depression, Kinesiology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Nervous system, Mental diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
84 Imanishi, J.; Kuriyama, H.; Shigemori, I.; Watanabe, S.; Aihara, Y.; Kita, M.; Sawai, K.; Nakajima, H.; Yoshida, N.; Kunisawa, M.; Kawase, M.; Fukui, K.
Anxiolytic effect of aromatherapy massage in patients with breast cancer
eCAM, 2009, 6(1), 123-128
Anxiety, Aromatherapy, Observational trial, Breast cancer, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Massage, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases
85 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
86 Arikan, D.; Alp, H.; Gözüm, S.; Orbak, Z.; Cifci, E.K.
Effectiveness of massage, sucrose solution, herbal tea or hydrolysed formula in the treatment of infantile colic
J Clin Nurs, 2008, 17(13), 1757-1761
Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Colic, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Manual therapy, Massage, Pediatrics, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Tea
87 Atkins R.C.; Harris, P.
Using reflexology to manage stress in the workplace
A preliminary study
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2008, 14, 280-287
Occupational health, Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Mental diseases, Reflex therapy, Stress
88 Raviv, G.; Shefi, S.; Nizani, D.; Achiron, A.
Effect of craniosacral therapy on lower urinary tract signs and symptoms in multiple sclerosis
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2009, 15(2), 72-75
Observational trial, Urinary tract, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cranio-sacral therapy, Manual therapy, Multiple sclerosis, Nervous system
89 Meade, T.W.; Dyer, S.; Browne, W.; Townsend, J.; Frank, A.O.
Low back pain of mechanical origin
Randomised comparison of chiropractic and hospital outpatient treatment
BMJ, 1990, 300, 1431-1437
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific)
90 Mackereth, P.A.; Booth, K.; Hillier, V.F.; Caress, A.L.
Reflexology and progressive muscle relaxation training for people with multiple sclerosis
A crossover trial
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2009, 15(1), 14-21
Relaxation, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Mind-body medicine, Multiple sclerosis, Nervous system, Progressive muscle relaxation, Randomized trial, Reflex therapy
91 Jansi, L.B.R.
Effect of oil massage on changes in weight and neurobehavioural response of low birth weight babies
Nurs J India, 2008, 394-395, 256-258
Cocos nucifera, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Neonatologie, Nervous system, Oil, Pediatrics, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
92 Billhult, A.; Määttä, S.
Light presssure massage for patients with severe anxiety
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2009, 15(2), 96-101
Anxiety, Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Mental diseases
93 Panton, L.B.; Figueroa, A.; Kingsley, J.D.; Hornbuckle, L.; Wilson, J.; St. John, N.; Abood, D.; Mathis, R.; VanTassel, J.; McMillan, V.
Effects of resistance training and chiropractic treatment in women with fibromyalgia
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(3), 321-328
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Fibromyalgia, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Physical therapy, Randomized trial
94 Kotzampaltiris, P.V.; Chou, K.J.; Wall, S.P.; Crain, E.F.
The cranial rhythmic impulse and excessive crying of infancy
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(4), 341-345
Observational trial, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cranio-sacral therapy, Manual therapy, Pediatrics, Obstetrics
95 Smith, M.C.; Yamashita, T.E.; Bryant, L.L.; Hemphill, L.; Kutner, J.S.
Providing massage therapy for people with advanced cancer
What to expect
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(4), 367-371
Observational trial, Assesment, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Massage, Patient structure, Practice
96 Sturgeon, M.; Wetta-Hall, R.; Hart, T.; Good, M.; Dakhil, S.
Effects of therapeutic massage on the quality of life among patients with breast cancer during treatment
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(4), 373-380
Observational trial, Breast cancer, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Massage
97 Li, C.-Y.; Chen, S.-C.; Li, C.-Y.; Gau, M.-L.; Huang, C.-M.
Randomised controlled trial of the effectiveness of using foot reflexology to improve quality of sleep amongst Taiwanese postpartum women
Midwifery, 2011, 27(2), 181-186
Gynaecology, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Mental diseases, Reflexology, Sleep disorders, Obstetrics
98 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
99 FitzGerald, M.P.; Anderson, R.U.; Potts, J.; Payne, C.K.; Peters, K.M.; Clemens, J.Q.; Kotarinos, R.; Fraser, L.; Cosby, A.; Fortman, C.; Neville, C.; Badillo, S.; Odabachian, L.; Sanfield, A.; O'Dougherty, B.; Halle-Podell, R.; Cen, L.; Chuai, S.; Landis, J.R.; Mickelberg, K.; Barrell, T.; Kusek, J.W.; Nyberg, L.M.
Randomized multicenter feasibility trial of myofascial physical therapy for the treatment of urological chronic pelvic pain syndromes
J Urol, 2009, 182(2), 570-580 (Zweitveröffentlichung)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Bladder infection, Urinary tract, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Inflammation of the prostata, Randomized trial, Pelvic girdle pain
100 Schencking, M.; Otto, A.; Deutsch, T.; Sandholzer, H.
A comparison of Kneipp hydrotherapy with conventional physiotherapy in the treatment of osteoarthritis of the hip or knee
Protocol of a prospective randomised controlled clinical trial
BMC Musculoskel Disord, 2009, 10, 104; (1-10) (Studienprotokoll)
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Hip arthrosis, Hydrotherapy, Clinical research, Kneipp therapy, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Physical therapy, Physiotherapy, Randomized trial