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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 Stallibrass, C.
An evaluation of the Alexander Technique for the management of disability in Parkinson's disease
A preliminary study
Clin Rehabil, 1997, 11, 8-12
Alexander technique, Observational trial, Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Nervous system, Parkinson's disease, Mental diseases
3 Balon, J.; Aker, P.D.; Crowther, E.R.; Danielson, C.; Cox, P.G.; Oshaughnessy, D.; Walker, C.; Goldsmith, C.H.; Duku, E.; Sears, M.R.
A comparison of active and simulated chiropractic manipulation as adjunctive treatment for childhood asthma
New Engl J Med, 1998, 339(15), 1013-1020
Asthma, Respiratory diseases, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Pediatrics, Randomized trial
4 Ernst, E.
Does post-exercise massage treatment reduce delayed onset muscle soreness?
A systematic review
Brit J Sports Med, 1998, 32(3), 212-214
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Muscle soreness, Systematic review
5 Smith, C.M.; Stallings, M.A.; Mariner, S.; Burrall, M.
Benefits of Massage Therapy for Hospitalized Patients
A descriptive and qualitative evaluation
Altern Ther Health Med, 1999, 5(4), 64-71
Observational trial, Assesment, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage
6 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
7 Mesquita, L.P.
Homoeopathy and physiotherapy, with special reference to osteoarthropathy
Brit Hom J, 1987, 76, 16-18
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Homeopathy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Randomized trial
8 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
9 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
10 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
11 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
12 Bove, G.; Nilsson, N.
Spinal manipulation in the treatment of episode tension-type headache
A randomized controlled trial
JAMA, 1998, 280, 1576-1579
Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Headache, Manual therapy, Nervous system, Randomized trial
13 Hondras, M.A.; Long, C.R.; Brennan, P.C.
Spinal manipulative therapy versus a low force mimic maneuver for women with primary dysmenorrhea
A randomized, observer-blind, clinical trial
Pain, 1999, 81, 105-114
Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Randomized trial
14 Sawyer, C.E.; Evans, R.L.; Boline, P.D.; Branson, R.; Spicer, A.
A feasibility study of chiropractic spinal manipulation versus sham spinal manipulation for chronic otitis media with effusion in children
J Manipulative Physiol Ther, 1999, 22, 292-298
Chiropractic, Ear-nose-throat disorders, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Middle ear inflammation, Pediatrics, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
15 Andersson, G.B.; Lucente, T.; Davis, A.M.; Kappler, R.E.; Lipton, J.A.; Leurgans, S.
A comparison of osteopathic spinal manipulation with standard care for patients with low back pain
New Engl J Med, 1999, 341(19), 1426-1431
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Osteopathy, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific)
16 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
17 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
18 Güthlin, C.; Walach, H.
Die Wirksamkeit der klassischen Massage bei Schmerzpatienten - eine vergleichende Studie
Phys Ther, 2000, 21(12), 717-722
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Randomized trial, Pain
19 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
20 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
21 Hornstein, O.P.; Salzer, B.
Sporttherapie bei Patienten mit atopischem Ekzem
10 Jahre Karl und Veronica Carstens-Stiftung im Stifterverband für die Deutsche Wissenschaft (1982-1992), 1992, 68-75
Observational trial, Skin diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Neurodermitis, Physiotherapy, Review (CR)
22 Jacobs, G.E.; Franks, T.L.; Gilman, P.G.
Diagnosis of thyroid dysfunction
Applied kinesiology compared to clinical observations and laboratory tests
J Manipulative Physiol Ther, 1984, 7(2), 99-104
Observational trial, Bioenergetics, Chiropractic, Diagnostics, Hyperthyreodism, Hypothyreodism, Kinesiology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Metabolic diseases
23 Peterson, K.B.
A preliminary inquiry into manual muscle testing response in phobic and control subjects exposed to threatening stimuli
J Manipulative Physiol Ther, 1996, 19(5), 310-316
Anxiety, Bioenergetics, Chiropractic, Kinesiology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Mental diseases, Randomized trial
24 Walsh, M.J.; Polus, B.I.
A randomised, placebo-controlled clinical trial of the efficacy of chiropractic therapy on premenstrual syndrome
J Manipulative Physiol Ther, 1999, 22, 582-585
Chiropractic, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Placebo-controlled, Premenstrual syndrome, Randomized trial
25 Ernst, E.; Harkness, E.
Spinal manipulation: A systematic review of sham-controlled, double-blind, randomized clinical trials
J Pain Symptom Manage, 2001, 22(4), 879-889
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Placebo-controlled, Systematic review, Spine
26 Pera, G. la; Nicastro, A.
A new treatment for premature ejaculation
The rehabilitation of the pelvic floor
J Sex Marital Ther, 1996, 22(1), 22-26
Andrology, Observational trial, Biofeedback, Erectile disorder, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Mind-body medicine
27 Ernst, E.
Prospective investigations into the safety of spinal manipulation
J Pain Symptom Manage, 2001, 21(3), 238-242
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Neck pain, Back pain (non-specific), Systematic review, Adverse effect
28 Brygge, T.; Heinig, J.H.; Collins, P.; Ronberg, S.; Gehrchen, P.M.; Hilden, J.; Heegaard, S.; Poulsen, L.K.
Reflexology and bronchial asthma
Respir Med, 2001, 95, 173-179
Asthma, Respiratory diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Reflex therapy
29 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
30 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
31 Ireland, M.; Olson, M.
Massage Therapy and Therapeutic Touch in Children: State of Science
Altern Ther Health Med, 2000, 6(5), 54-63
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Mind-body medicine, Pediatrics, Systematic review, Therapeutic touch
32 Schulte, D.
Die F.M. Alexander-Technik als ergänzender Ansatz in der Stottertherapie
Eine randomisierte Einzelfallstudie zur Prozess- und Wirksamkeitsforschung mit computerunterstützter Datenerfassung unter Alltagsbedingungen
2002, 1-165 (Dissertation (Diplomarbeit))
Alexander technique, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stuttering
33 Williamson, J.; White, A.; Hart, A.; Ernst, E.
The effects of reflexology on menopausal symptoms
A randomised sham-controlled trial
Altern Ther, 2001, 7(3), 69 (Abstract)
Gynaecology, Climacteric, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Menopause, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Reflex therapy
34 Ernst, E.; Harkness, E.
Is spinal manipulation more than a placebo?
Altern Ther, 2001, 7(3), 67 (Abstract)
Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Pediatrics, Placebo, Systematic review
35 Astin, J.A.; Ernst, E.
The effectiveness of spinal manipulation for the treatment of headache disorders
A systematic review of randomized clinical trials
Cephalalgia, 2002, 22, 617-623
Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Headache, Manual therapy, Nervous system, Systematic review
36 Williamson, J.; White, A.; Hart, A.; Ernst, E.
Randomised controlled trial of reflexology for menopausal symptoms
BJOG, 2002, 109, 1050-1055
Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Menopause, Randomized trial, Reflex therapy
37 Grübel, R.; Erbacher, G.; Larisch, A.
Die Wirksamkeit der Feldenkrais-Methode bei Krebs-Betroffenen
EHK, 2003, 52(2), 71-83
Feldenkrais, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Randomized trial
38 Smith, M.C.; Reeder, F.; Daniel, L.; Baramee, J.; Hagman, J.
Outcomes of Touch Therapies During Bone Marrow Transplant
Altern Ther Health Med, 2003, 9(1), 40-49
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Massage, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial, Therapeutic touch
39 McNamara, M.A.; Burnham, D.C.; Smith, C.; Carroll, D.L.
The Effects of Back Massage before Diagnostic Cardiac Catheterization
Altern Ther Health Med, 2003, 9(1), 50-57
Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Randomized trial
40 Furlan, A.D.; Brosseau, L.; Imamura, M.; Irvin, E.
Massage for low-back pain: a systematic review within the framework of the Collaboration Back Review Group
Spine, 2002, 27(17), 1896-1910
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Back pain (non-specific), Systematic review
41 Goertz, C.H.; Grimm, R.H.; Svendsen, K.; Grandits, G.
Treatment of Hypertension with Alternative Therapies (THAT) Study: a randomized clinical trial
J Hypertens, 2002, 20, 2063-2068
High blood pressure, Chiropractic, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Randomized trial
42 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
43 Plaugher, G.; Long, C.R.; Alcantara, J.; Silvesus, A.D.; Wood, H.; Lotun, K.; Menke, J.M.; Meeker, W.C.; Rowe, S.H.
Practice-based randomized controlled-comparison clinical trial of chiropractic adjustments and brief massage treatment at sites of subluxation in subjects with essential hypertension
Pilot study
J Manipulative Physiol Ther, 2002, 25(4), 221-239
High blood pressure, Chiropractic, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Randomized trial
44 Bellossi, A.; Berget, R.
Pulsed magnetic fields
A glimmer of hope for patient suffering from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Bersani, F. (ed.): Proceedings of the Second World Congress for Electricity and Magnetism in Biology and Medicine, June 8-13, 1997, Bologna, Italy, 1999, 891-893 (Symposiumsbeitrag)
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Observational trial, Case report, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Magnetic field therapy, Manual therapy, Nervous system, Physical therapy, Physiotherapy, Practice
45 Ernst, E.
Chiropractic manipulation for non-spinal pain - a systematic review
NZ Med J, 2003, 116(1179), 1-9
Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Pain, Systematic review
46 Wilkey, A.S.; McCarthy, P.W.; Byfield, D.; Gregory, M.
Chiropractic management compared with outpatient pain clinic management for chronic mechanical low back pain: a hospital-based, pilot study
FACT, 2003, 8(4), 488 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific)
47 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
48 Howie, J.A.; Robinson, N.
Abdominal massage with peppermint oil in the management of bowel function in children with severe and multiple learning difficulties
FACT, 2003, 8(4), 503 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Manual therapy, Massage, peppermint, Oil, Pediatrics, Phytomedicine, Psychosomatic medicine, Randomized trial, Constipation
49 Hughes, C.M.; Rutherford, J.; McDonough, S.M.
The effect of reflexology on sleep quality: a literature review
FACT, 2003, 8(4), 504 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Mental diseases, Reflex therapy, Sleep disorders, Systematic review
50 Stadler, M.; Häfner, S.; Schwerla, F.; Resch, K.-L.
Osteopathic treatment of chronic sinusitis: a randomised, controlled pilot trial
FACT, 2003, 8(4), 532 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Ear-nose-throat disorders, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Sinusitis, Osteopathy, Randomized trial
51 Stiedl, M.; Müller, A.; Salomon, J.; Schwerla, F.; Resch, K.-L.
Osteopathy as a promising short-term strategy for irritable bowel syndrome: randomised controlled trial
FACT, 2003, 8(4), 536 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Manual therapy, Osteopathy, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Irritable bowel syndrome
52 Bischoff, A.; Nürnberger, A.; Voigt, P.; Schwerla, F.; Resch, K.-L.
Osteopathy alleviates pain in chronic non-specific neck pain: randomised controlled trial
FACT, 2003, 8(4), 537 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Neck pain, Osteopathy, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
53 Vernon, H.; Jansz, G.; Goldsmith, C.; McDermaid, C.
A randomised, placebo-controlled clinical trial of chiropractic and medical prophylactic treatment of adult tension-type headache
FACT, 2003, 8(4), 548 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Headache, Manual therapy, Nervous system, Placebo-controlled, Prevention, Randomized trial
54 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
55 Mills, M.V.; Henley, C.E.; Barnes, L.L.B.; Carreiro, J.E.C.; Degenhardt, B.F.
The Use of Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment as Adjuvant Therapy in Children with Recurrent Acute Otitis Media
Arch Ped Adolesc Med, 2003, 157(9), 861-866
Ear-nose-throat disorders, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Middle ear inflammation, Osteopathy, Pediatrics, Randomized trial
56 Ernst, E.; Canter, P.H.
Chiropractic spinal manipulation treatment for back pain?
A systematic review of randomised clinical trials
Phys Ther Rev, 2003, 8, 85-91
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Back pain (non-specific), Systematic review
57 Ernst, E.
Chiropractic spinal manipulation for neck pain
A systematic review
J Pain , 2003, 4(8), 417.421
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Neck pain, Systematic review
58 Licciardone, J.C.; Stoll, S.T.; Fulda, K.G.; Russo, D.P.; Siu, J.; Winn, W.; Swift, J.
Osteopathic manipulative treatment for chronic low back pain
A randomized controlled trial
Spine, 2003, 28, 1355-1362
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Osteopathy, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific)
59 Böhme, P.; Arnold, C.-R.
Muskeldystrophie vom Gliedergürteltyp - Therapieergebnisse physikalischer Behandlungen unter stationären Bedingungen
Akt Neurol, 2004, 31, 1-5
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Muscle weakness, Physical therapy
60 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
61 Field, T.; Diego, M.; Cullen, C.; Hartshorn, K.; Gruskin, A.; Hernandez-Reif, M.; Sunshine, W.
Carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms are lessened following massage therapy
J Bodyw Mov Ther, 2004, 8, 9-14
Carpal tunnel syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Nervous system, Randomized trial
62 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
63 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
64 Noll, D.R.; Degenhardt, B.F.; Stuart, M.K.; Werden,S.; McGovern, R.J.; Johnson, J.C.
The Effect of Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment on Immune Response to the Influenza Vaccine in Nursing Home Residents
A Pilot Study
Altern Ther Health Med, 2004, 10(4), 74-76
Flu, Immune system, Vaccination, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Osteopathy, Randomized trial, Adverse effect
65 Bronfort, G.; Haas, M.; Evans, R.L.; Bouter, L.M.
Efficacy of spinal manipulation and mobilization for low back pain and neck pain
A systematic review and best evidence synthesis
Spine J, 2004, 4, 335-356
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Neck pain, Back pain (non-specific), Systematic review, Spine
66 Foster, K.A.; Liskin, J.; Cen, S.; Abbott, A.; Armisen, V.; Globe, D.; Knox, L.; Mitchell, M.; Shtir, C.; Azen, S.
The Trager approach in the treatment of chronic headache
A pilot study
Altern Ther Health Med, 2004, 10(5), 40-46
Relaxation, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Headache, Manual therapy, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Randomized trial
67 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
68 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
69 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
70 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
71 Ernst, E.
Manual therapies for pain control
Chiropractic and massage
Clin J Pain, 2004, 20(1), 8-12
Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Pain, Systematic review
72 Morningstar, M.W.; Woggon, D.; Lawrence, G.
Scoliosis treatment using a combination of manipulative and rehabilitative therapy
A retrospective case series
BMC Musculoskel Disord, 2004, 5(32), (1-10) (Internet)
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Diagnostics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Rehabilitation, Retrospective design, Scoliosis
73 Cassileth, B.R.; Vickers, A.J.
Massage therapy for symptom control
Outcome study at a major cancer center
J Pain Symptom Manage, 2004, 28, 244-249
Anxiety, Observational trial, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Massage, Mental diseases, Stress
74 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
75 Otto, G.
Die Sunflower-Therapie - die Anwendung der Regulationstherapie in der Behandlung von Lernstörungen
ÄN, 2005, 46(5), 267-273
Observational trial, Bioenergetics, Kinesiology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Description of method, Osteopathy, Pediatrics, Practice, Psychology/psychotherapy
76
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)
77 Lenssinck, M.L.; Damen, L.; Verhagen, A.P.; Berger, M.Y.; Passchier, J.; Koes, B.W.
The effectiveness of physiotherapy and manipulation in patients with tension-type headache
A systematic review
Pain, 2004, 112, 381-388
Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Headache, Manual therapy, Nervous system, Physiotherapy, Systematic review
78 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
79 Otto, G.
Sunflower-Therapie und Legasthenie
Eine klinische Studie über den Wert einer integrierten ganzheitlichen Therapie zur Behandlung legasthenischer Kinder
ÄN, 2005, 46(8), 484-489
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Observational trial, Bioenergetics, Diagnostics, Kinesiology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Orthomolecular medicine, Osteopathy, Pediatrics, Psychology/psychotherapy, Traditional Chinese medicine
80 Field, T.; Diego, M.A.; Hernandez-Reif, M.; Schanberg, S.; Kuhn, C.
Massage therapy effects on depressed pregnant women
J Psychosom Obstet Gynaecol, 2004, 25(2), 115-122
Depression, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Obstetrics
81 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
82 Price, C.
Body-oriented therapy in recovery from child sexual abuse
An efficacy study
Altern Ther Health Med, 2005, 11(5), 46-57
Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Therapeutic touch, Trauma
83 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
84 Goodyear-Smith, F.; Arroll, B.
What can family physicians offer patients with carpal tunnel syndrome other than surgery ?
A systematic review of nonsurgical management
Ann Fam Med, 2004, 2(3), 267-273
Chiropractic, Nutrition/diet, Carpal tunnel syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Magnetic field therapy, Manual therapy, Nervous system, Physical therapy, Systematic review, Vitamins
85 Cook, C.A.L.; Guerreiro, J.F.; Slater, V.E.
Healing touch and emotional distress in women undergoing radiation treatment for gynaecological and breast cancer
FACT, 2005, 10(suppl. 1), 14 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Breast cancer, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Randomized trial
86 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
87 Quinn, F.; Baxter, D.; Hughes, C.
Reflexology in the treatment of low back pain
A pilot RCT
FACT, 2005, 10(suppl. 1), 44 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Randomized trial, Reflex therapy, Back pain (non-specific)
88 Kaschowitz, G.; Besse, J.P.; Schwering, G.; Muts, R.; Cesnik, H.; Resch, K.-L.
Ostheopathic treatment for uterine leiomyomas
An RCT
FACT, 2005, 10(suppl. 1), 45 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Osteopathy, Randomized trial, Uterine myoma
89 Dziedzic, K.; Hill, J.; Lewis, M.; Sim, J.; Daniels, J.; Hay, E.H.
Effectiveness of manual therapy or pulsed shortwave diathermy in addition to advice and exercise for neck disorders
A pragmatic randomized controlled trial in physical therapy clinics
Arthritis Rheum, 2005, 53, 214-222
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Electrotherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Short-wave therapy, Lifestyle modification, Manual therapy, Mind-body medicine, Neck pain, Physical therapy, Randomized trial
90 Shin, B.C.; Lee, M.S.; Lee, H.S.
Efficacy of acupuncture and manual therapy combination on temporomandibular joint dysfunktion
A pilot study
FACT, 2005, 10(suppl. 1), 49 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Jawbone, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Tempromandibular joint disorder, Manual therapy, Traditional Chinese medicine, Dental diseases
91 Kominski, G.F.; Heslin, K.C.; Morgenstern, H.; Hurwitz, E.L.; Harber, P.I.
Economic evaluation of four treatments for low back pain
Results from a randomized controlled trial
Med Care, 2005, 43, 428-435
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Connective tissue massage, Chiropractic, Electrotherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cryotherapy, Lifestyle modification, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Mind-body medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Thermotherapy, Therapeutic ultrasound
92 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
93 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
94 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
95 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
96 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
97 Perlman, A.; Mojica, E.; Williams, A.-L.; Njike, V.; Katz, D.L.
Massage therapy for osteoarthritis of the knee
Results of randomized controlled trial
Altern Ther Health Med, 2006, 12(3), 60-61 (Abstract)
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Randomized trial
98 Sherman, K.J.; Cherkin, D.C.; Hawkes, R.J.; Miglioretti, D.L.; Deyo, R.A.
Randomized trial of therapeutic massage vs self-care book for chronic neck pain
Altern Ther Health Med, 2006, 12(3), 63 (Abstract)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Mind-body medicine, Neck pain, Lifestyle therapy, Randomized trial
99 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
100 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