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101 Juberg, M.; Jerger, K.K.; Allen, K.D.; Dmitrieva, N.O.; Keever, T.; Perlman, A.I.
Pilot study of massage in veterans with knee osteoarthritis
J Altern Complement Med, 2015, 21(6), 333-338
Arthrosis, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Rheumatic diseases
102 Rice, A.D.; Patterson, K.; Wakefiled, L.B.; Reed, E.D.; Breder, K.P.; Wurn, B.F.; King III, C.R.; Wurn, L.J.
Ten-year retrospective study on the efficacy of a manual physical therapy to treat female infertility
Altern Ther Health Med, 2015, 21(3), 36-44
Observational trial, Gynaecology, Infertility, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Physiotherapy, Retrospective design
103 Froehle, R.M.
Ear infection
A retrospective study examining improvement from chiropractic care and analyzing for influencing factors
J Manipulative Physiol Ther, 1996, 19(3), 169-177
Observational trial, Chiropractic, Ear-nose-throat disorders, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Middle ear inflammation, Pediatrics, Retrospective design
104 Dubick, M.N.; Ravin, T.H.; Michel, Y.; Morrisette, D.C.
Use of localized human growth hormone and testosterone injections in addition to manual therapy and exercise for lower back pain
A case series with 12-month follow-up
J Pain Res, 2015, 8, 295-302
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Endocrinology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Massage, Physical therapy, Back pain (non-specific), Somatropin, Testosterone
105 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
106 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
107 Qingguang, Z.; Min, F.; Li, G.; Shuyun, J.; Wuquan, S.; Jianhua, L.; Yong, L.
Gait analysis of patients with knee osteoarthritis before and after Chinese massage treatment
J Trad Chin Med, 2015, 35(4), 411-416
Arthrosis, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Rheumatic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
108 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
109 Malila, P.; Seeda, K.; Machom, S.; Eungpinichpong, W.
Effects of Thai massage on spasticity in yong people with cerebral palsy
J Med Assoc Thai, 2015, 98(Suppl 5), S92-S96
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Infections, Poliomyelitis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Nervous system, Pediatrics, Muscular Spasm, Thai massage, Zerebralparese
110 Walaszek, R.
Impact of classic massage on blood pressure in patients with clinically diagnosed hypertension
J Trad Chin Med, 2015, 35(4), 396-401
Observational trial, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage
111 Meisingset, I.; Stensdotter, A.K.; Woodhouse, A.; Vasseljan, O.
Neck motion, motor control, pain and disability
A longitudinal study of associations in neck pain patients in physiotherapy treatment
Man Ther, 2016, 22, 94-100
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Neck pain, Physiotherapy
112 Kavlak, E.; Büker, N.; Altug, F.; Kitis, A.
Investigation of the effects of connective tissue mobilisation on quality of life and emotional status in healthy subjects
Afr J Tradit Compl Altern Med, 2014, 11(3), 160-165
Observational trial, Connective tissue massage, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Mental diseases
113 Schmiemann, G.; Blase, L.; Seeber, C.; Joos, S.; Steinhäuser, J.; Ernst, S.; Großhennig, A.; Hummers-Pradier, E.; Lingner, H.
Manual therapy by general practitioners for nonspecific low back pain in primary care
The ManRück study protocol of a clinical trial
J Chiropract Med, 2015, 14(1), 39-45 (Studienprotokoll)
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Back pain (non-specific)
114 Kito, K.; Suzuki, K.
Research on the effect of the foot bath and foot massage on residual schizophrenia patients
Arch Psychiatr Nurs, 2016, 30(3), 375-381
Balneology, Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Physical therapy, Mental diseases, Schizophrenia, Heilbad
115 Mantovani, A.M.; Fregonesi, C.E.P.T.; Lorenconi, R.M.R.; Savian, N.U.; Palma, M.R.; Salgado, A.S.I.; Oliveira, L.V.F. de; Parreira, R.B.
Immediate effect of basic body awareness therapy on heart rate variability
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2016, 22, 8-11
Observational trial, Exercise therapy, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Mind-body medicine, Physical therapy, Physiotherapy
116 Rabin, A.; Israeli, T.; Kozol, Z.
Physiotherapy management of people diagnosed with de Quervain's disease
A case series
Physiother Can, 2015, 67(3), 263-267
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Physiotherapy, Tenosynovitis
117 Zhang, Q.; Sun, Z.; Yue, J.
Massage therapy for preventing pressure ulcers
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2015, 6(CD010518), 1-19
Ulcer, Skin diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Review (CR)
118 Shin, J.S.; Lee, J.; Lee, Y.J.; Kim, M.R.; Ahn, Y.J.; Park, K.B.; Shin, B.C.; Lee, M.S.; Ha, I.H.
Long-term course of alternative and integrative therapy for lumbar disc herniation and risk factors for surgery
A prospective observational 5-year follow-up study
Spine, 2016, 41(16), E955-E963
Acupuncture, Apitherapy, Disc damage (intervertebral), Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Phytomedicine, Traditional Chinese medicine, Pharmacopuncture
119 Davis, L.; Hanson, B.; Gilliam, S.
Pilot study of the effects of mixed light touch manual therapies on active duty soldiers with chronic post-traumatic stress disorder and injury to the head
J Bodyw Mov Ther, 2016, 20(1), 42-51
Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Mental diseases, Trauma
120 Darai, C.; Deboute, O.; Zacharopoulou, C.; Laas, E.; Canlorbe, G.; Belghiti, J.; Zilberman, S.; Ballester, M.; Darai, E.
Impact of osteopathic manipulative therapy on quality of life of patients with deep infiltrating endometriosis with colorectal involvement
Results of a pilot study
Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol, 2015, 188, 70-73
Observational trial, Darm, Colon, Endometriosis, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Manual therapy, Straight intestine, Osteopathy
121 Yoopat, P.; Maes, C.; Poriau, S.; Vanwonterghem, K.
Thai traditional massage: Efficiency-assessment of three traditional massage methods on office workers
An exploratory study
J Bodyw Mov Ther, 2015, 19(2), 246-252
Occupational health, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Thai massage
122 Rice, A.D.; Patterson, K.; Reed, E.D.; Wurn, B.F.; Klingenberg, B.; King, C.R. 3rd; Wurn, L.J.
Treating small bowel obstruction with a manual physical therapy
A prospective efficacy study
Biomed Res Int, 2016, 2016, 7610387; (1-8)
Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Manual therapy, Constipation
123 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
124 Walston, Z.; Yake, D.
Lumbar thrust manipulation and exercise for the treatment of mechanical low back pain in adolescents
A case series
J Orthop Sports Phys Ther, 2016, 46(5), 391-398
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Jugendmedizin, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Pediatrics, Physical therapy
125 Sibbritt, D.
Rehabilitation of stroke patients using traditional Thai massage, herbal treatments and physical therapies
J Chin Integr Med, 2012, 10(7), 743-750
Observational trial, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Physical therapy, Phytomedicine, Rehabilitation, Stroke, Thai massage
126 Mello, M.S.; Pagnez, M.A.; Sousa Cabral, R. de; Taciro, C.; Nogueira, L.A.C.
Occipitoatlantoaxial manipulation for immediate increase to cervical rotation
Altern Ther Health Med, 2016, 22(2), 18-22
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Osteopathy, Spine
127 Whatley, J.; Street, R.; Kay, S.; Harris, P.E.
Use of reflexology in managing secondary lymphoedema for patients affected by treatments for breast cancer
A feasibility study
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2016, 23, 1-8
Observational trial, Breast cancer, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Lymphatic drainage, Lymphedema, Manual therapy, Reflex therapy
128 Visconti, L.; Capra, G.; Carta, G.; Forni, C.; Janin, D.
Effect of massage on DOMS in ultramarathon runners
A pilot study
J Bodyw Mov Ther, 2015, 19(3), 458-463
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Muscle soreness, Sports medicine
129 Crowell, M.S.; Deyle, G.D.; Owens, J.; Gill, N.W.
Manual physical therapy combined with high-intensity functional rehabilitation for severe lower extremity musculoskeletal injuries
A case series
J Man Manip Ther, 2016, 24(1), 34-44
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Physiotherapy, Rehabilitation
130 Lindgren, L.; Jacobsson, M.; Lämas, K.
Touch massage, a rewarding experience
J Holist Nurs, 2014, 32(4), 261-268
Observational trial, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage
131 Chobe, S.; Bhargav, H.; Raghuram, N.; Garner, C.
Effect of integrated yoga and physical therapy on audiovisual reaction time, anxiety and depression in patients with chronic multiple sclerosis
A pilot study
J Complement Integr Med, 2016, 13(3), 301-309
Anxiety, Observational trial, Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Multiple sclerosis, Nervous system, Physiotherapy, Mental diseases, Yoga
132 Painter, E.E.; Deyle, G.D.; Allen, C.; Petersen, E.J.; Croy, T.; Rivera, K.P.
Manual physical therapy following immobilization for stable ankle fracture
A case series
J Orthop Sports Phys Ther, 2015, 45(9), 665-674
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Joints, Clinical research, Fracture, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Description of method, Physiotherapy, Practice
133 Eriksson Crommert, M.; Lacourpaille, L.; Heales, L.J.; Tucker, K.; Hug, F.
Massage induces an immediate, albeit short-term, reduction in muscle stiffness
Scand J Med Sci Sports, 2015, 25(5), e490-e496
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Muscles
134 Yilmaz Yelvar, G.D.; Cirak, Y.; Demir, Y.P.; Dalkilinc, M.; Bozkurt, B.
Immediate effect of manual therapy on respiratory functions and inspiratory muscle strength in patients with COPD
Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis, 2016, 11, 1353-1357
Respiratory diseases, Observational trial, Emphysema, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Physiotherapy
135 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
136 Ullmann, G.; Williams, H.G.
The Feldenkrais Method(®) can enhance cognitive function in independent living older adults
A case-series
J Bodyw Mov Ther, 2016, 20(3), 512-517
Observational trial, Feldenkrais, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Nervous system
137 Argenbright, C.; Taylor-Piliae, R.; Loescher, L.J.
Bowenwork for symptom management of women breast cancer survivors with lympedema
A pilot study
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2016, 25, 142-149
Observational trial, Exercise therapy, Blood/Lymphatic system, Breast cancer, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Lymphedema, Manual therapy, Edema, Physical therapy
138 Whatley, J.; Street, R.; Kay, S.; Harris, P.
Use of reflexology in management of lymphoedema after surgery for breast cancer
The lived experience of patients with secondary lymphoedema
Eur J Integr Med, 2016, 8(4), 588-589 (Abstract)
Observational trial, Blood/Lymphatic system, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Lymphedema, Manual therapy, Edema, Postoperative complaints, Reflexology
139 Tomkins, M.
A pilot study of craniosacral therapy for veterans and their dependents
Eur J Integr Med, 2016, 8(4), 594 (Abstract)
Anxiety, Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cranio-sacral therapy, Manual therapy, Mental diseases, Sleep disorders, Stress
140 Minagawa, T.; Saitou, T.; Suzuki, T.; Domen, T.; Yokoyama, H.; Ishikawa, M.; Hirakata, S.; Nagai, T.; Nakazawa, M.; Ogawa, T.; Ishizuka, O.
Impact of ao-dake-humi, Japanese traditional bamboo foot stimulator, on lower urinary tract symptoms, constipation and hypersensitivity to cold
A single-arm prospective pilot study
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2016, 16, 513; (1-8)
Observational trial, Urinary tract, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Manual therapy, Reflexology, Traditional Japanese medicine, Constipation
141 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
142 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
143 Lv, P.; Chong, Y.; Zou, H.; Chen, X.
A study of using massage therapy accompanied with stretching exercise for rehabilitation of mammary gland hyperplasia
Biomed Res Int, 2016, Article ID 9426167, (1-5)
Observational trial, Exercise therapy, Breast, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Physical therapy, Stretching
144 Bocker, B.; Best, N.; Smolenski, U.C.
Ambulante Versorgung von Patienten mit Folgestörungen nach Poliomyelitis
ZKH, 2016, 8(6), 55-61
Observational trial, Ergotherapy, Infections, Poliomyelitis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Physical therapy, Physiotherapy, Rehabilitation
145 Weeks, W.B.; Leininger, B.; Whedon, J.M.; Lurie, J.D.; Tosteson, T.D.; Swenson, R.; O'Malley, A.J.; Goertz, C.M.
The association between use of chiropractic care and costs of care among older medicare patients with chronic low back pain and multiple comorbidities
J Manipulative Physiol Ther, 2016, 39(2), 63-75
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Economy, Retrospective design
146 Tütün Yümin, E.; Simsek, T.T.; Sertel, M.; Ankarali, H.; Yumin, M.
The effect of foot plantar massage on balance and functional reach in patients with type II diabetes
Physiother Theory Pract, 2017, 33(2), 115-123
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Reflexology, Metabolic diseases
147 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
148 Monteiro, E.R.; Cavanaugh, M.T.; Frost, D.M.; Novaes, J.D.
Is self-massage an effective joint range-of-motion strategy?
A pilot study
J Bodyw Mov Ther, 2017, 21(1), 223-226
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Joints, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage
149 Çetinkaya, B.; Başbakkal, Z.
The effectiveness of aromatherapy massage using lavender oil as a treatment for infantile colic
Int J Nurs Pract, 2012, 18, 164-169
Aromatherapy, Observational trial, Clinical research, Colic, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lavendula, Lavendula angustifolia, Gastrointestinal tract, Manual therapy, Massage, Pediatrics, Phytomedicine
150 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
151 Aydin, Y.; Aslan, E.; Yalcin, O.
Effect of reflexology to depressive symptoms in women with overactive bladder
Holist Nurs Pract, 2016, 30(5), 294-300
Observational trial, Depression, Gynaecology, Urinary tract, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Mental diseases, Reflexology, Irritable bladder
152 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
153 Sanjana, F.; Chaudhry, H.; Findley, T.
Effect of MELT method on thoracolumbar connective tissue
The full study
J Bodyw Mov Ther, 2017, 21, 179-185
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Massage, Back pain (non-specific)
154 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
155 Viravud, Y.; Apichartvorakit, A.; Mutirangura, P.; Plakornkul, V.; Roongruangchai, J.; Vannabhum, M.; Laohapand, T.; Akarasereenont, P.
The anatomical study of the major signal points of the court-type Thai traditional massage on legs and their effects on blood flow and skin temperature
J Integr Med, 2017, 15(2), 142-150
Anatomy, Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Traditional Thai Medicine, Thai massage
156 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
157 Ofner, M.; Strutzenberger, G.; Alexander, N.; Kastner, A.; Schwameder, H.
RegentK improves the gait mechanics of patients with acute anterior cruciate ligament rupture immediately after application
Clinical trial
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2017, 24(2), 90-96
Bandverletzung, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage
158 Nakajima, M.
Clinical validation of pain management manipulative therapy for knee osteoarthritis with the squeeze-hold technique
A case series
J Chiropr Med, 2017, 16(2), 85-93
Arthrosis, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Rheumatic diseases
159 Cook, C.; Petersen, S.; Donaldson, M.; Wilhelm, M.; Learman, K.
Does early change predict long-term (6 months) improvements in subjects who receive manual therapy for low back pain?
Physiother Theory Pract, 2017, 33(9), 716-724
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Retrospective design
160 Afand, N.; Keshavarz, M.; Fatemi, N.S.; Montazeri, A.
Effects of infant massage on state anxiety in mothers of preterm infants prior to hospital discharge
J Clin Nurs, 2017, 26(13-14), 1887-1892
Anxiety, Premature delivery, Gynaecology, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Neonatologie, Pediatrics, Mental diseases, Obstetrics, Frühgeborene
161 Suoh, S.; Donoyama, N.; Ohkoshi, N.
Anma massage (Japanese massage) therapy for patients with Parkinson's disease in geriatric health services facilities
Effectiveness on limited range of motion of the shoulder joint
J Bodyw Mov Ther, 2016, 20(2), 364-372
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Nervous system, Parkinson's disease, Shoulder, Traditional Japanese medicine
162 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
163 Lu, C.-N.; Friedman, M.; LIn, H.-C.; Bi, K.-W.; Hsueh, T.-P.; Chang, H.-W.; Su, M.-C.; Lin, M.-C.
Alternative therapy for patients with obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome
A 1-year, single-blind, randomized trial of Tui Na
Altern Ther Health Med, 2017, 23(4), 16-24
Respiratory diseases, Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Sleep apnea syndrome, Tuina
164 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
165 Gordon, C.M.; Andrasik, F.; Schleip, R.; Birbaumer, N.; Rea, M.
Myofascial triggerpoint release (MTR) for treating chronic shoulder pain
A novel approach
J Bodyw Mov Ther, 2016, 20(3), 614-622
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Schulterschmerz (unspezifisch)
166 Bramati-Castellarin, I.; Patel, V.B.; Drysdale, I.P.
Repeat-measures longitudinal study evaluating behavioural and gastrointestinal symptoms in children with autism before, during and after visceral osteopathic technique (VOT)
J Bodyw Mov Ther, 2016, 20(3), 461-470
Autism, Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Manual therapy, Osteopathy, Pediatrics, Mental diseases
167 Rosenbaum, M.S.; Velde, J.
The effects of yoga, massage, and reiki on patient well-being at a cancer resource center
Clin J Oncol Nurs, 2016, 20(3), E77-E81
Anxiety, Observational trial, Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Massage, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Reiki, Stress, Traditional Japanese medicine, Yoga
168 Langeland Iversen, M.; Midtgaard, J.; Ekelin, M.; Hegaard, H.K.
Danish women's experiences of the rebozo technique during labour
A qualitative explorative study
Sex Reprod Healthc, 2017, 11, 79-85
Observational trial, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Obstetrics, Tedious labour, Rebozo technique
169 Wetzler, G.; Roland, M.; Fryer-Dietz, S.; Dettmann-Ahern, D.
CranioSacral therapy and visceral manipulation
A new treatment intervention for concussion recovery
Med Acupunct, 2017, 29(4), 239-248
Observational trial, Brain injury, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cranio-sacral therapy, Manual therapy, Nervous system, Osteopathy
170 Cruz-Montecinos, C.; Godoy-Olave, D.; Contreras-Briceño, F.A.; Gutiérrez, P.; Torres-Castro, R.; Miret-Venegas, L.; Engel, R.M.
The immediate effect of soft tissue manual therapy intervention on lung function in severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Int J COPD, 2017, 12, 691-696
Respiratory diseases, Observational trial, Connective tissue massage, Emphysema, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy
171 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
172 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
173 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
174 Saedt, E.R.I.C.; Driehuis, F.; Hoogeboom, T.J.; Woude, B.H. van der; Bie, R.A. de; Nijhuis-van der Sanden, M.W.G.
Common manual therapy practices in the Netherlands for infants with upper cervical dysfunction
A prospective cohort study
J Manipulative Physiol Ther, 2018, 41(1), 52-61
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, KISS-Syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Neonatologie, Pediatrics
175 Petersen, S.; Domino, N.; Postma, C.; Wells, C.; Cook, C.
Scapulothoracic muscle strength changes following a single session of manual therapy and an exercise programme in subjects with neck pain
Musculoskeletal Care, 2016, 14(4), 195-205
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Neck pain, Physiotherapy
176 Oliveira, F.R. de; Gonçalves, L.C.V.; Borghi, F.; Silva, L.G.R.V. da; Gomes, A.E.; Trevisan, G.; Souza, A.L. de; Grassi-Kassisse, D.M.; Oliveira Crege, D.R.X. de
Massage therapy in cortisol circadian rhythm, pain intensity, perceived stress index and quality of life of fibromyalgia syndrome patients
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2018, 30, 85-90
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Fibromyalgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Rheumatic diseases
177 Corcoran, K.L.; Dunn, A.S.; Green, B.N.; Formolo, L.R.; Beehler, G.P.
Changes in female veterans' neck pain following chiropractic care at a hospital for veterans
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2018, 30, 91-95
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Neck pain, Retrospective design
178 Degenhardt, B.F.; Johnson, J.C.; Brooks, W.J.; Norman, L.
Characterizing adverse events reported immediately after osteopathic manipulative treatment
J Am Osteopath Assoc, 2018, 118(3), 141-149
Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Osteopathy, Adverse effect
179 Oh, S.; Lee, M.; Yeom, J.-W.; Kim, T.Y.; Kim, M.S.; Yoon, B.C.
Effect of aquomanual therapy on pain and physical function of patients with chronic musculoskeletal disorders
A pilot study using quantitative and qualitative methods
Eur J Integr Med, 2018, 17, 9-15
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Hydrotherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Physical therapy
180 Glover, L.; Kinsey, D.; Clappison, D.J.; Gardiner, E.; Jomeen, J.
“I never thought I could do that…”
Findings from an Alexander Technique pilot group for older people with a fear of falling
Eur J Integr Med, 2018, 17, 79-85
Alexander technique, Anxiety, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Nervous system, Prevention, Mental diseases
181 Lee, H.; Kim, M.; Park, S.Y.; Kim, E.K.; Seo, K.Y.; Kim, T.I.
Mechanical meibomian gland squeezing combined with eyelid scrubs and warm compresses for the treatment of meibomian gland dysfunction
Clin Exp Optom, 2017, 100(6), 598-602
Eye diseases, Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Physical therapy, Dry eye, Compress
182 Lopez, G.; Liu, W.; Milbury, K.; Spelman, A.; Wei, Q.; Bruera, E.; Cohen, L.
The effects of oncology massage on symptom self-report for cancer patients and their caregivers
Support Care Cancer, 2017, 25(12), 3645-3650
Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Massage
183 Polat, H.; Ergüney, S.
The effect of reflexology applied to patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease on dyspnea and fatigue
Rehabil Nurs, 2017, 42(1), 14-21
Respiratory diseases, Observational trial, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Dyspnea, Emphysema, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Mental diseases, Reflexology
184 Stomski, N.J.; Petterson, A.; Kristjanson, L.; Lobb, E.A.; Phillips, M.; Williams, A.; Morrison, P.; Joske, D.
The effect of self-selected complementary therapies on cancer patients' quality of life and symptom distress
A prospective cohort study in an integrative oncology setting
Complement Ther Med, 2018, 37, 1-5
Acupuncture, Aromatherapy, Observational trial, Relaxation, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cranio-sacral therapy, Cancer, Manual therapy, Massage, Mind-body medicine, Phytomedicine, Therapeutic touch, Traditional Chinese medicine
185 Amorim, D.; Amado, J.; Brito, I.; Costeira, C.; Amorim, N.; Machado, J.
Integrative medicine in anxiety disorders
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2018, 31, 215-219
Acupuncture, Anxiety, Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Mental diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
186 Wenham, A.; Atkin, K.; Woodman, J.; Ballard, K.; MacPherson, H.
Self-efficacy and embodiment associated with Alexander technique lessons or with acupuncture sessions
A longitudinale qualitative sub-study within the ATLAS trial
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2018, 31, 308-314
Acupuncture, Alexander technique, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Neck pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
187 Ben-Horin, I.; Kahan, P.; Ryvo, L.; Inbar, M.; Lev-Ari, S.; Geva, R.
Acupuncture and reflexology for chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy in breast cancer
Integr Cancer Ther, 2017, 16(3), 258-262
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Breast cancer, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Nervous system, Neuropathy, Reflex therapy, Retrospective design, Traditional Chinese medicine
188 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
189 Skarica, B.
Effectiveness of manual treatment on pregnancy symptoms
Usefulness of manual treatment in treating pregnancy symptoms
Med Arch, 2018, 72(2), 131-135
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Headache, Gastrointestinal tract, Manual therapy, Neck pain, Nervous system, Mental diseases, Sleep disorders, Obstetrics, Morning sickness, Vertigo, Heartburn, Sickness (pregnancy)
190 Braithwaite, C.M.; Ringdahl, D.
Nurse-administered hand massage
Integration into an infusion suite's standard of care

Clin J Oncol Nurs, 2017, 21(4), E87-E92
Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Massage
191 Elder, W.G.; Munk, N.; Love, M.M.; Bruckner, G.G.; Stewart, K.E.; Pearce, K.
Real-world massage therapy produces meaningful effectiveness signal for primary care patients with chronic low back pain
Results of a repeated measures cohort study
Pain Med, 2017, 18(7), 1394-1405
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Massage
192 Alves da Silva, T.; Stripari Schujmann, D.; Yamada da Silveira, L.T.; Caromano, F.A.; Fu, C.
Effect of therapeutic Swedish massage on anxiety level and vital signs of Intensive Care Unit patients
J Bodyw Mov Ther, 2017, 21(3), 565-568
Anxiety, Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Nervous system, Mental diseases, Vegetative nervous system, Intensivmedizin, Swedish massage
193 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
194 Parmar, R.; Brewer, B.B.; Szalacha, L.A.
Foot massage, touch, and presence in decreasing anxiety during a magnetic resonance imaging
A feasibility study
J Altern Complement Med, 2018, 24(3), 268-275
Anxiety, Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Mental diseases
195 Knecht, C.; Humphreys, B.K.; Wirth, B.
An observational study on recurrences of low back pain during the first 12 months after chiropractic treatment
J Manipulative Physiol Ther, 2017, 40(6), 427-433
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy
196 Moran, R.N.; Hauth, J.M.; Rabena, R.
The effect of massage on acceleration and sprint performance in track & field athletes
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2018, 30, 1-5
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Sports medicine
197 Wall, B.A.; Peiffer, J.J.; Losco, B.; Hebert, J.J.
The effect of manual therapy on pulmonary function in healthy adults
Sci Reports, 2016, 6, 33244; (1-4)
Respiratory diseases, Observational trial, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lung, Manual therapy, Massage
198 D'Ippolito, M.; Tramontano, M.; Buzzi, M.G.
Effects of osteopathic manipulative therapy on pain and mood disorders in patients with high-frequency migraine
J Am Osteopath Assoc, 2017, 117(6), 365-369
Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Migraine, Nervous system, Osteopathy, Mental diseases
199 Becker, J.J.; Copeland, S.L.; Botterbusch, E.L.; Cohen, R.G.
Preliminary evidence for feasibility, efficacy, and mechanisms of Alexander technique group classes for chronic neck pain
Complement Ther Med, 2018, 39, 80-86
Alexander technique, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Neck pain
200 Lim , J.-H.; Kim, H.; Jeon, C.; Cho, S.
The effects on mental fatigue and the cognitive function of mechanical massage and binaural beats (brain massage) provided by massage chairs
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2018, 32, 32-38
Observational trial, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Brain, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Nervous system, Mental diseases