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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 Joyce, M.; Richardson, R.
Reflexology can help MS
Int J Altern Compl Med, 1997, July, 10-12
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Multiple sclerosis, Nervous system, Non-randomized trial, Reflex therapy
3 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
4 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
5 Launsö, L.; Brendstrup, E.; Arnberg, S.
An exploratory study of reflexological treatment for headache
Altern Ther Health Med, 1999, 5(3), 57-65
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Headache, Manual therapy, Nervous system, Non-randomized trial, Reflex therapy
6 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
7 Giles, L.G.F.
Chronic spinal pain syndromes
A clinical pilot trial comparing acupuncture, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, and spinal manipulation
J Manipulative Physiol Ther, 1999, 22(6), 376-381
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Non-randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific), Traditional Chinese medicine
8 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
9 Doering, T.J.; Fieguth, H.G.; Steuernagel, B.; Brix, J.; Konitzer, M.; Schneider, B.; Fischer, G.C.
External stimuli in the form of vibratory massage after heart or lung transplantation
Am J Phys Med Rehabil, 1999, 78(2), 108-110
Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Non-randomized trial, Physical therapy
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 Field, T.; Henteleff, T.; Hernandez-Reif, M.; Martinez, E.; Mavunda, K.; Kuhn, C.; Schanberg, S.
Children with asthma have improved pulmonary functions after massage therapy
J Pediatr, 1998, 132(5), 854-858
Asthma, Respiratory diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Non-randomized trial, Pediatrics, Physical therapy
13 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
14 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
15 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
16 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)
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 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
26 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
27 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
28 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
29 Jarski, R.W.; Loniewski, E.G.; Williams, J.; Bahu, A.; Shafina, S.; Gibbs, K.; Muller, M.
The Effectiveness of Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment as Complementary Therapy Following Surgery: A Prospective, Match-Controlled Outcome Study
Altern Ther Health Med, 2000, 6(5), 77-81
Surgery, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Non-randomized trial, Osteopathy, Rehabilitation
30 Tovey, P.
A single-blind trial of reflexology for irritable bowel syndrome
Brit J Gen Pract, 2002, 52, 19-23
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Manual therapy, Non-randomized trial, Reflexology, Irritable bowel syndrome
31 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
32 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
33 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
34 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
35 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
36 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
37 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
38 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
39 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
40 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
41 Pozenel, H.
Nachlassende Leistungsfähigkeit des Herzens
Eine offene Vergleichsstudie von Crataegutt-Tropfen gegenüber alleiniger Physiotherapie
Z Allg Med, 1986, 62, 526-530
Crataegus, Cardiovascular diseases, Heart failure, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Non-randomized trial, Physiotherapy, Phytomedicine
42 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)
43 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
44 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
45 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
46 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
47 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
48 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
49 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
50 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)
51 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
52 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
53 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
54 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
55 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
56 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
57 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
58 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
59 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
60 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
61 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
62 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
63 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
64 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
65
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)
66 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
67 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
68 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
69 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
70 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
71 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
72 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
73 Dickens, A.; Fox, M.; James, M.; Greaves, C.; Dixon, M.
Marma therapy for stroke rehabilitation
A pilot study
FACT, 2005, 10(suppl. 1), 15 (Abstract)
Ayurveda, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Marmatherapy, Massage, Non-randomized trial, Stroke
74 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
75 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)
76 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
77 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
78 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
79 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
80 Kohlbeck, F.J.; Haldeman, S.; Hurwitz, E.L.; Dagenais, S.
Supplemental care with medication-assisted manipulation versus spinal manipulation therapy alone for patients with chronic low back pain
J Manipulative Physiol Ther, 2005, 28, 245-252
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Non-randomized trial
81 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
82 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
83 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
84 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
85 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
86 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
87 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
88 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
89 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
90 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
91 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
92 Lawler, S.P.; Cameron, L.D.
A randomized, controlled trial of massage therapy as a treatment for migraine
Ann Behav Med, 2006, 32, 50-59
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Migraine, Nervous system, Randomized trial
93 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
94 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
95 Walker, D.-M.; Smith, T.; Shaw, R.; Armstrong, S.
Reflexology's effect on polycystic ovary syndrome
On-going research
FACT, 2006, 11(Suppl. 1), 52 (Symposiumsbeitrag; Abstract)
Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Non-randomized trial, Polycystic ovary syndrome, Reflex therapy
96 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)
97 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
98 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
99 Fisher, K.
Early experiences in a multidisciplinary pain management programme
Holistic Med, 1988, 3, 47-56
Alexander technique, Observational trial, Relaxation, Hypnosis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lifestyle modification, Manual therapy, Mind-body medicine, Psychology/psychotherapy, Pain, Self hypnosis, Chronic pain
100 Schulte, D.; Walach, H.
F.M. Alexander technique in the treatment of stuttering
A randomized single-case intervention study with ambulatory monitoring
Psychother Psychosom, 2006, 75(3), 190-191
Alexander technique, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stuttering