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101 Jump, V.K.; Fargo, J.D.; Akers, J.F.
Impact of massage therapy on health outcomes among orphaned infants in Ecuador
Results of a randomized clinical trial
Fam Community Health, 2006, 29(4), 314-319

Diarrhoeal disorder, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Manual therapy, Massage, Pediatrics, Randomized trial

102 Perlman, A.I.; Sabina, A.; Williams, A.L.; Njike, V.Y.; Katz, D.L.
Massage therapy for osteoarthritis of the knee
A randomized controlled trial
Arch Intern Med, 2006, 166, 2533-2538

Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Randomized trial

103 Childs, J.D.; Flynn, T.W.; Fritz, J.M.
A perspective for considering the risks and benefits of spinal manipulation in patients with low back pain
Man Ther, 2006, 11(4), 316-320

Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Physical therapy, Randomized trial

104 Austin, J.H.M.; Pullin, G.S.
Improved respiratory function after lessons in the Alexander technique of musculoskeletal education
Am Rev Resp Dis, 1984, 129, A175

Alexander technique, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy

105 Sharpe, P.A.; Williams, H.G.; Granner, M.L.; Hussey, J.R.
A randomised study of the effects of massage therapy compared to guided relaxation on well-being and stress perception among older adults
Complement Ther Med, 2007, 15(3), 157-163

Relaxation, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Mind-body medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stress

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17709060

106 Hamre, H.J.; Witt, C.M.; Glockmann, A.; Ziegler, R.; Willich, S.N.; Kiene, H.
Rhythmical massage therapy in chronic disease
A 4-year prospective cohort study
J Altern Complement Med, 2007, 13(6), 635-642

Anthroposophic medicine, Observational trial, Chronic diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17718646

107 Mehling, W.E.; Jacobs, B.; Acree, M.; Wilson, L.; Bostrom, A.; West, J.; Acquah, J.; Burns, B.; Chapman, J.; Hecht, F.M.
Symptom management with massage and acupuncture in postoperative cancer patients
A randomized controlled trial
J Pain Symptom Manage, 2007, 33(3), 258-266

Acupuncture, Surgery, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Massage, Postoperative complaints, Randomized trial, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17349495

108 Wilkinson, S.M.; Love, S.B.; Westcombe, A.M.; Gambles, M.A.; Burgess, C.C.; Cargill, A.; Young, T.; Maher, J.; Ramirez, A.J.
Effectiveness of aromatherapy massage in the management of anxiety and depression in patients with cancer
A multicenter randomized controlled trial
J Clin Oncol, 2007, 25(5), 532-539

Anxiety, Aromatherapy, Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Massage, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17290062

109 Bubenzer, R.
Chirotherapie nur bei akuten Rückenschmerzen wirksam
tpk, 1993, 7(6), 235-236

Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Back pain (non-specific)

110 Carlsson, J.; Augustinsson, L.-E.; Blomstrand, C.; Sullivan, M.
Health status in patients with tension headache treated with acupuncture or physiotherapy
Headache, 1990, 30, 593-599

Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Headache, Manual therapy, Nervous system, Physiotherapy, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine

Abstract: https://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1526-4610.1990.hed3009593.x

111 Carlsson, J.; Wedel, A.; Carlsson, G.E.; Blomstrand, C.
Tension headache and signs and symptoms of craniomandibular disorders treated with acupuncture or physiotherapy
Pain Clin, 1990, 3(4), 229-238

Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Joints, Jawbone, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Headache, Manual therapy, Nervous system, Physiotherapy, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Dental diseases

112 Heydenreich, A.
Gezielte Reflex- und Stimulationstherapie funktioneller vertebragener Schmerzsyndrome
Beitr Orthop Traumatol, 1989, 36(3), 104-108

Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Neural therapy, Physiotherapy, Practice, Randomized trial, Reflex therapy, Back pain (non-specific), Traditional Chinese medicine, Spine

113 Heydenreich, A.; Heise, H.
Manualtherapeutische bzw. reflextherapeutische Gesichtspunkte bei Patienten mit Störungen der Potentia coeundi
Ein vorläufiger Erfahrungsbericht
Manuelle Medizin, 1989, 27, 33-35

Acupuncture, Andrology, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Impotence, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Osteopathy, Reflex therapy, Traditional Chinese medicine

114 Wihlidal, K.; Reiger, J.
Vergleichsstudie betreffend die Wirksamkeit von kombinierter Ohr- und Körperakupunktur sowie Physiotherapie im Rahmen eines dreiwöchigen stationären Aufenthaltes in einem Rehabilitationszentrum
Dt Z Aku, 1990, 33, 87-89

Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Ear acupuncture, Physiotherapy, Randomized trial, Rehabilitation, Rheumatic diseases, Schulterschmerz (unspezifisch), Traditional Chinese medicine

115 Poole, H.; Glenn, S.; Murphy, P.
A randomized controlled study of reflexology for the management of chronic low back pain
Eur J Pain, 2007, 11(8), 878-887

Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Randomized trial, Reflex therapy

116 Berry, G.
Adapted reflextherapy
A treatment for spinal pain and whiplash injury
FACT, 2007, 12(Suppl. 1), 7 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)

Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Reflex therapy, Whiplash-associated disorders, Spine

117 Boon, J.; Cibere, J.; Dais, J.; Szostak, C.
The effectiveness of massage therapy for managing osteoarthritis of the hip
A pilot study
FACT, 2007, 12(Suppl. 1), 7-8 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)

Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Hip arthrosis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Randomized trial

118 Miller, J.
Sleep like a baby
Can chiropractic care help improve infants' sleep
FACT, 2007, 12(Suppl. 1), 37 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)

Observational trial, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Pediatrics, Mental diseases, Sleep disorders

119 Powell, L.
The self-discovery programme for children with emotional and behavioural difficulties
A controlled study
FACT, 2007, 12(Suppl. 1), 40 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)

Relaxation, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Pediatrics, Mental diseases, Psychology/psychotherapy, Self regulation, Conduct disorder, Yoga

120 So, C.; Sarath, V.J.; Giolli, R.A.; Gollapudi, S.
The effect of thermal massage on T-lymphocytes and natural killer cell function
FACT, 2007, 12(Suppl. 1), 44-45 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)

Observational trial, Healthy probands, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Physical therapy, Thermotherapy

121 Svircev, A.; Hellmann Craig, L.; Juncos, J.L.
A pilot study examining the effects of neuromuscular therapy on patients with parkinson's disease
JAOA, 2005, 105(1), 26 (Abstract)

Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Nervous system, Osteopathy, Parkinson's disease, Randomized trial

122 Silva G. D. da; Lorenzi-Filho, G.; Lage, L.V.
Effects of yoga and the addition of Tui Na in patients with fibromyalgia
J Altern Complement Med, 2007, 13(10), 1107-1113

Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Fibromyalgia, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Randomized trial, Tuina, Yoga

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18166122

123 Brown, R.A.
Kinesthetic and cognitive determinants of emotional state
An investigation of the Alexander Technique
1977, 1-106 (Dissertation)

Alexander technique, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Psychology/psychotherapy, Randomized trial

124 Hur, M.H.; Oh, H.; Lee, M.S.; Kim, C.; Choi, A.-N.
Effects of aromatherapy massage on blood pressure and lipid profile in Korean climacteric women
Int J Neurosci, 2007, 117(9), 1281-1287

Aromatherapy, High blood pressure, Gynaecology, Cardiovascular diseases, Hyperlipoproteinemia, jessamine, Climacteric, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lavendula, Lavendula angustifolia, Manual therapy, Massage, Pelargonium, Pelargonium graveolens, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17654092

125 Kaye, A.D.; Kaye, A.J.; Swinford, J.; Baluch, A.; Bawcom, B.A.; Lambert, T.J.; Hoover, J.M.
The effect of deep-tissue massage therapy on blood pressure and heart rate
J Altern Complement Med, 2008, 14(2), 125-128

Observational trial, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18315516

126 Quinn, F.; Hughes, C.M.; Baxter, G.D.
Reflexology in the management of low back pain
A pilot randomised controlled trial
Complement Ther Med, 2008, 16(1), 3-8

Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Reflex therapy

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18346622

127 Vas, J.; Ortega, C.; Olmo, V.; Perez-Fernandez, F.; Hernandez, L.; Medina, I.; Seminario, J.M.; Herrera, A.; Luna, F.; Pera-Milla, E.; Mendez, C.; Madrazo, F.; Jimenez, C.; Ruiz, M.A.; Aguilar, I.
Single-point acupuncture and physiotherapy for the treatment of painful shoulder
A multicentre randomized controlled trial
Rheumatol, 2008, 47(6), 887-893

Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Physiotherapy, Randomized trial, Schulterschmerz (unspezifisch), Traditional Chinese medicine

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18403402

128 Ostermann, T.; Blaser, G.; Bertram, M.; Michalsen, A.; Matthiessen, P.F.; Kraft, K.
Effects of rhythmic embrocation therapy with solum oil in chronic pain patients
A prospective observational study
Clin J Pain, 2008, 24(3), 237-243

Aromatherapy, Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lavendula, Manual therapy, Massage, Oil, Phytomedicine, Pain

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18287830

129 Moraska, A.; Chandler, C.; Edmiston-Schaetzel, A.; Franklin, G.; Calenda, E.L.; Enebo, B.
Comparison of a targeted and general massage protocol on strength, function, and symptoms associated with carpal tunnel syndrome
A randomized pilot study
J Altern Complement Med, 2008, 14(3), 259-267

Carpal tunnel syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Nervous system, Randomized trial

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18370581

130 Hodgson, N.A.; Andersen, S.
The clinical efficacy of reflexology in nursing home residents with dementia
J Altern Complement Med, 2008, 14(3), 269-275

Dementia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Reflex therapy

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18370580

131 Wiedemann, A.M.
Auswirkungen von Qigong und Nackenübungen auf Beschwerden der Halswirbelsäule bei älteren Menschen
2008, 1-68 (Dissertation)

Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Geriatrics, Cervical syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Neck pain, Physiotherapy, Qi Gong, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine

132 Mitchinson, A.R.; Kim, H.M.; Rosenberg, J.M.; Geisser, M.; Kirsh, M.; Cikrit, D.; Hinshaw, D.B.
Acute postoperative pain managment using massage as an adjuvant therapy
A randomized trial
Arch Surg, 2007, 142(12), 1158-1167

Surgery, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Postoperative complaints, Randomized trial, Pain

133 Prady, S.L.; Thomas, K.; Esmonde, L.; Crouch, S.; MacPherson, H.
The natural history of back pain after a randomised controlled trial of acupuncture vs usual care
Long term outcomes
Acupunct Med, 2007, 25, 121-129

Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Physiotherapy, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific), Traditional Chinese medicine

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18160922

134 Bello, D.; White-Traut, R.; Schwertz, D.; Pournajafi-Nazarloo, H.; Carter, C.S.
An exploratory study of neurohormonal responses of healthy men to massage
J Altern Complement Med, 2008, 14(4), 387-394

Endocrinology, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Nervous system, Randomized trial

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18576922

135 Currin, J.; Meister, E.A.
A hospital-based intervention using massage to reduce distress among oncology patients
Cancer Nurs, 2008, 31(3), 214-221

Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Massage, Non-randomized trial

136 Patterson, M.; Maurer, S.; Adler, S.R.; Avins, A.L.
A novel clinical-trial design for the study of massage therapy
Complement Ther Med, 2008, 16(3), 169-176

Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Massage, Randomized trial

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18534330

137 Yip, Y.B.; Tam, A.C.
An experimental study on the effectiveness of massage with aromatic ginger and orange essential oil for moderate-to-severe knee pain among the elderly in Hong Kong
Complement Ther Med, 2008, 16(3), 131-138

Aromatherapy, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Citrus, Citrus sinensis, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, ginger

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18534325

138 Schwerla, F.; Bischoff, A.; Nürnberger, A.; Genter, P.; Guillaume, J.-P.; Resch, K.-L.
Osteopathic treatment of patients with chronic non-specific neck pain
A randomised controlled trial of efficacy
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2008, 15(3), 138-145

Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Neck pain, Osteopathy, Randomized trial

Abstract: https://content.karger.com/ProdukteDB/produkte.asp?Aktion=ShowAbstract&ArtikelNr=132397&Ausgabe=239022&ProduktNr=224242

139 Wilkey, A.; Gregory, M.; Byfield, D.; McCarthy, P.W.
A comparison between chiropractic management and pain clinic management for chronic low-back pain in a national health service outpatient clinic
J Altern Complement Med, 2008, 14(5), 465-473

Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Randomized trial

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18564952

140 Little, P.; Lewith, G.; Webley, F.; Evans, M.; Beattie, A.; Middleton, K.; Barnett, J. Ballard, K.; Oxford, F.; Smith, P.; Yardley, L.; Hollinghurst, S.; Sharp, D.
Randomised controlled trial of Alexander technique lessons, exercise, and massage (ATEAM) for chronic and recurrent back pain
BMJ, 2008, 337, (1-8) (Internet)

Alexander technique, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Massage, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific)

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18713809

141 Takeda, H.; Tsujita, J.; Kaya, M.; Takemura, M.; Oku, Y.
Differences between the physiologic and psychologic effects of aromatherapy body treatment
J Altern Complement Med, 2008, 14(6), 655-661

Aromatherapy, Observational trial, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Physiology, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Stress

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18637761

142 Ostermann, T.; Bertram, M.; Kraft, K.
Rhythmische Einreibungen als komplementäre Methode der Anthroposophischen Pflege
Sanfte, wohltuende, ohne physikalischen Druck ausgeführte Berührung
KIM, 2008, 49(9), 35-37

Anthroposophic medicine, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Description of method, Practice, Back pain (non-specific), Solum-Öl

143 Kimber, L.; McNabb, M.; Mc Court; Haines, A.; Brocklehurst, P.
Massage or music for pain relief in labour
A pilot randomised placebo controlled trial
Eur J Pain, 2008, 12(8), 961-969

Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Music therapy, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Obstetrics, Geburtsschmerz

144 Hancock, M.J.; Maher, C.G.; Latimer, J.; McLachlan, A.J.; Cooper, C.W.; Day, R.O.; Spindler, M.F.; McAuley, J.H.
Assessment of diclofenac or spinal manipulative therapy, or both, in addition to recommended first-line treatment for acute low back pain
A randomised controlled trial
Lancet, 2007, 370, 1638-1643

Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Randomized trial

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17993364

145 Stringer, J.; Swindell, R.; Dennis, M.
Massage in patients undergoing intensive chemotherapy reduces serum cortisol and prolactin
Psychooncol, 2008, 17(10), 1024-1031

Aromatherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Massage, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stress

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18300336

146 Wahl, R.A.; Aldous, M.B.; Worden, K.A.; Grant, K.L.
Echinacea purpurea and osteopathic manipulative treatment in children with recurrent otitis media
A randomized controlled trial
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2008, 8, (1-25) (Internet)

Echinacea purpurea, Ear-nose-throat disorders, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Middle ear inflammation, Osteopathy, Pediatrics, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18831749

147 Hur, M.-H.; Yang, Y.S.; Lee, M.S.
Aromatherapy massage affects menopausal symptoms in Korean climacteric women
A pilot-controlled clinical trial
eCAM, 2008, 5(3), 325-328

Aromatherapy, Gynaecology, jessamine, Climacteric, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lavendula, Manual therapy, Massage, Menopause, Non-randomized trial, Pelargonium, Pelargonium graveolens, Phytomedicine, Prunus, peach, Rosa

Abstract: https://ecam.oxfordjournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/5/3/325

148 Hernandez-Reif, M.; Shor-Posner, G.; Baez, J.; Soto, S.; Mendoza, R.; Castillo, R.; Quintero, N.; Perez, E.; Zhang, G.
Dominican children with HIV not receiving antiretrovirals
Massage therapy influences their behavior and development
eCAM, 2008, 5(3), 345-354

Anxiety, Depression, HIV, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Pediatrics, Mental diseases, Randomized trial

Abstract: https://ecam.oxfordjournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/5/3/345

149 Fernandez-Perez, A.M.; Peralta-Ramirez, M.I.; Pilat, A.; Villaverde, C.
Effects of myofascial induction techniques on physiologic and psychologic parameters
A randomized controlled trial
J Altern Complement Med, 2008, 14(7), 807-811

Anxiety, Depression, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Nervous system, Physiology, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Vegetative nervous system

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18724827

150 Franca, D.L.M.; Senna-Fernandes, V.; Cortez, C.M.; Jackson, M.N.; Bernardo-Filho, M.; Guimaraes, M.A.M.
Tension neck syndrome treated by acupuncture combined with physiotherapy
A comparative clinical trial (pilot study)
Complement Ther Med, 2008, 16(5), 268-277

Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Neck pain, Physiotherapy, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18765182

151 Hollinghurst, S.; Sharp, D.; Ballard, K.; Barnett, J.; Beatti, A.; Evans, M.; Lewith, G.; Middleton, K.; Oxford, F.; Webley, F.; Little, P.
Randomised controlled trial of Alexander technique lessons, exercise, and massage (ATEAM) for chronic and recurrent back pain
Economic evaluation
BMJ, 2008, 337, (1-8)

Alexander technique, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Economy, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific)

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19074232

152 Wu, Y.; Zou, L.P.; Han, T.L.; Zheng, H.; Caspi, O.; Wong, V.; Su, Y.; Shen, K.L.
Randomized controlled trial of traditional Chinese medicine (acupuncture and tuina) in cerebral palsy
Part 1 - Any increase in seizure in integrated acupuncture and rehabilitation group versus rehabilitation group?
J Altern Complement Med, 2008, 14(8), 1005-1009

Acupuncture, Infections, Poliomyelitis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Nervous system, Pediatrics, Randomized trial, Rehabilitation, Traditional Chinese medicine, Tuina, Zerebralparese

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18990048

153 Buckle, J.; Newberg, A.; Wintering, N.; Hutton, E.; Lido, C.; Farrar, J.T.
Measurement of regional cerebral blood flow associated with the M technique-light massage therapy
A case series and longitudinal study using SPECT
J Altern Complement Med, 2008, 14(8), 903-910

Observational trial, Brain, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Nervous system

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18990041

154 Armstrong, B.; McDade, D.
Northern Ireland complementary therapy pilot
March 07 - March 08
Complement Ther Med, 2008, 16(6), 360-361 (Abstract)

Acupuncture, Anxiety, Aromatherapy, Observational trial, Depression, Assesment, Homeopathy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Patient structure, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Reflex therapy, Stress, Traditional Chinese medicine

155 Nekooee, A.; Faghihinia, J.; Ghasemy, R.; Ghaibizadeh, M.; Ghazavi, Z.
Effect of massage therapy on children with asthma
Iran J Pediatr, 2008, 18(2), 123-129

Asthma, Respiratory diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Pediatrics, Randomized trial

156 Chen, L.L.; Su, Y.C.; Su, C.H.; Lin, H.C.; Kuo, H.W.
Acupressure and meridian massage
Combined effects on increasing body weight in premature infants
J Clin Nurs, 2008, 17(9), 1174-1181

Acupressure, Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Neonatologie, Pediatrics, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Frühgeborene

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18416793

157 Blikstad, A.; Gemmell, H.
Immediate effect of activator trigger point therapy and myofascial band therapy on nonspecific neck pain in patients with upper trapezius trigger points compared to sham ultrasound
A randomised controlled trial
Clin Chiropract, 2008, 11(1), 23-29

Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Neck pain, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial

158 Holt, J.; Lord, J.; Acharya, U.; White, A.; O'Neill, N.; Shaw, S.; Barton, A.
The effectiveness of foot reflexology in inducing ovulation
A sham-controlled randomized trial
Fertil Steril, 2009, 91(6), 2514-2519

Gynaecology, Infertility, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Reflexology

159 Arroyo-Morales, M.; Olea, N.; Martinez, M.M.; Hidalgo-Lozano, A.; Ruiz-Rodriguez, C.; Diaz-Rodriguez, L.
Psychophysiological effects of massage-myofascial release after exercise
A randomized sham-control study
J Altern Complement Med, 2008, 14(10), 1223-1229

Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Muscles, Nervous system, Physiology, Placebo-controlled, Psychology/psychotherapy, Randomized trial

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19123877

160 Zaproudina, N.; Hietikko, T.; Hanninen, O.O.; Airaksinen, O.
Effectiveness of traditional bone setting in treating chronic low back pain
A randomised pilot trial
Complement Ther Med, 2009, 17(1), 23-28

Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Ethnomedicine, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Randomized trial

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19114225

161 Bablis, P.; Pollard, H.
Anxiety and depression profile of 188 consecutive new patients presenting to a neuro-emotional technique practitioner
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(2), 121-127

Acupuncture, Anxiety, Observational trial, Bioenergetics, Chiropractic, Depression, Kinesiology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Nervous system, Mental diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19236170

162 Imanishi, J.; Kuriyama, H.; Shigemori, I.; Watanabe, S.; Aihara, Y.; Kita, M.; Sawai, K.; Nakajima, H.; Yoshida, N.; Kunisawa, M.; Kawase, M.; Fukui, K.
Anxiolytic effect of aromatherapy massage in patients with breast cancer
eCAM, 2009, 6(1), 123-128

Anxiety, Aromatherapy, Observational trial, Breast cancer, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Massage, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases

Abstract: https://ecam.oxfordjournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/6/1/123

163 Duncan, B.; McDonough-Means, S. Worden, K.; Schnyer, R.; Andrews, J.; Meaney, F.J.
Effectiveness of osteopathy in the cranial field and myofascial release versus acupuncture as complementary treatment for children with spastic celebral palsy
A pilot study
JAOA, 2008, 108(10), 559-570

Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Osteopathy, Pediatrics, Randomized trial, Muscular Spasm, Traditional Chinese medicine

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18948639

164 John, M.T.
Complementary and alternative medicine may be effective for reducing TMD pain
J Evid Base Dent Pract, 2009, 9, 18-20

Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Relaxation, Chinese medicinal herbs, Jawbone, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Tempromandibular joint disorder, Manual therapy, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Tuina, Dental diseases

165 Browning, M.; Miller, J.
Comparison of the short-term effects of chiropractic spinal manipulation and occipito-sacral decompression in the treatment of infant colic
A single-blinded, randomised, comparison trial
Clin Chiropract, 2008, 11(3), 122-129

Chiropractic, Clinical research, Colic, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Manual therapy, Pediatrics, Randomized trial

166 Mendes, E.W.; Procianoy, R.S.
Massage therapy reduces hospital stay and occurence of late-onset sepsis in very preterm neonates
J Perinatol, 2008, 28, 815-820

Blood/Lymphatic system, Sepsis, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Neonatologie, Pediatrics, Randomized trial, Frühgeborene

167 Kutner, J.S.; Smith, M.C.; Corbin, L., Hemphill, L.; Benton, K.; Mellis, B.K.; Beaty, B.; Felton, S.; Yamashita, T.E.; Byrant, L.L.; Fairclough, D.L.
Massage therapy versus simple touch to improve pain and mood in patients with advanced cancer
Ann Intern Med, 2008, 149(6), 369-379

Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Massage, Psychology/psychotherapy, Randomized trial, Pain

168 Arikan, D.; Alp, H.; Gözüm, S.; Orbak, Z.; Cifci, E.K.
Effectiveness of massage, sucrose solution, herbal tea or hydrolysed formula in the treatment of infantile colic
J Clin Nurs, 2008, 17(13), 1757-1761

Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Colic, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Manual therapy, Massage, Pediatrics, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Tea

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18592627

169 Atkins R.C.; Harris, P.
Using reflexology to manage stress in the workplace
A preliminary study
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2008, 14, 280-287

Occupational health, Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Mental diseases, Reflex therapy, Stress

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18940715

170 Silva, L.M.T.; Ayres, R.; Schalock, M.
Outcomes of a pilot training programm in a qigong massage intervention for young children with autism
Am J Occup Ther, 2008, 62(5), 538-546

Autism, Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Pediatrics, Mental diseases, Qi Gong, Traditional Chinese medicine

171 Raviv, G.; Shefi, S.; Nizani, D.; Achiron, A.
Effect of craniosacral therapy on lower urinary tract signs and symptoms in multiple sclerosis
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2009, 15(2), 72-75

Observational trial, Urinary tract, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cranio-sacral therapy, Manual therapy, Multiple sclerosis, Nervous system

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19341983

172 Meade, T.W.; Dyer, S.; Browne, W.; Townsend, J.; Frank, A.O.
Low back pain of mechanical origin
Randomised comparison of chiropractic and hospital outpatient treatment
BMJ, 1990, 300, 1431-1437

Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific)

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2143092

173 Bovend'Eerdt, T.J.; Dawes, H.; Sackley, C.; Izadi, H.; Wade, D.T.
Mental techniques during manual stretching in spasticity
A pilot randomized controlled trial
Clin Rehabil, 2009, 23(2), 137-145

Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Relaxation, Imagery, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Mind-body medicine, Physiotherapy, Progressive muscle relaxation, Randomized trial, Muscular Spasm, Stretching

174 Mackereth, P.A.; Booth, K.; Hillier, V.F.; Caress, A.L.
Reflexology and progressive muscle relaxation training for people with multiple sclerosis
A crossover trial
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2009, 15(1), 14-21

Relaxation, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Mind-body medicine, Multiple sclerosis, Nervous system, Progressive muscle relaxation, Randomized trial, Reflex therapy

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19161949

175 Vaillant, J.; Rouland, A.; Martigné, P.; Braujou, R.; Nissen, M.J.; Caillat-Miousse, J.L.; Vuillerme, N.; Nougier, V.; Juvin, R.
Massage and mobilization of the feet and ankles in elderly adults
Effect on clinical balance performance
Man Ther, 2009, 14(6), 661-664

Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Joints, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial

176 Hallegraeff, H.J.; Greef, M. de; Winters, J.C.; Lucas, C.
Manipulative therapy and clinical prediction criteria in treatment of acute nonspecific low back pain
Percept Motor Skills, 2009, 108(1), 196-208

Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Physiotherapy, Randomized trial

177 Downey, L.; Engelberg, R.A.; Standish, L.J.; Kozak, L.; Lafferty, W.E.
Three lessons from a randomised trial of massage and meditation at end of life
Patient benefit, outcome measure selection, and design of trials with terminally ill patients
Am J Hosp Palliat Care, 2009, 26(4), 246-253

Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Meditation, Methodology, Mind-body medicine, Palliative care, Randomized trial, Theory

178 Jansi, L.B.R.
Effect of oil massage on changes in weight and neurobehavioural response of low birth weight babies
Nurs J India, 2008, 394-395, 256-258

Cocos nucifera, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Neonatologie, Nervous system, Oil, Pediatrics, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19323348

179 Young, I.A.; Michener, L.A.; Cleland, J.A.; Aguilera, A.J.; Snyder, A.R.
Manual therapy, exercise, and traction for patients with cervical radiculopathy
A randomized clinical trial
Phys Ther, 2009, 89(7), 632-642

Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Nervous system, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Stretching, radiculopathy

180 Young, M.F.; McCarthy, P.W.; King, S.J.
Chiropractic manual intervention in chronic adult dyspepsia
A pilot study
Clin Chiropract, 2009, 12(1), 28-34

Observational trial, Chiropractic, Dyspepsia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Manual therapy

181 Fisher, B.E.; Davenport, T.E.; Kulig, K.; Wu, A.D.
Identification of potential neuromotor mechanisms of manual therapy in patients with musculoskeletal disablement
BMC Neurol, 2009, 9(1), 20; (1-30)

Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Nervous system, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Sprain

182 Haberl, F.J.
Einfluss von osteopathischen Behandlungen auf die Leistungsfähigkeit von Hobbyläufern
Masterthesis zur Erlangung des Masters of Science Osteopathie an der Donauuniversität Krems 2007
KIM, 2009, 50(4), 39-45

Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Non-randomized trial, Osteopathy, Sports medicine

183 Billhult, A.; Määttä, S.
Light presssure massage for patients with severe anxiety
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2009, 15(2), 96-101

Anxiety, Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Mental diseases

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19341988

184 Post-White, J.; Fitzgerald, M.; Savik, K.; Hooke, M.C.; Hannahan, A.B.; Sencer, S.F.
Massage therapy for children with cancer
J Pediatr Oncol Nurs, 2009, 26, 16-28

Anxiety, Observational trial, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Massage, Nervous system, Pediatrics, Mental diseases, Pain, Vegetative nervous system

185 Jane, S.W.; Wilkie, D.J.; Gallucci, B.B.; Beaton, R.D.; Huang, H.-Y.
Effects of a full-body massage on pain intensity, anxiety, and physiological relaxation in Taiwanese patients with metastatic bone pain
A pilot study
J Pain Symptom Manage, 2009, 37, 754-763

Anxiety, Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Nervous system, Mental diseases, Vegetative nervous system

186 Barriere, P.; Zink, S.; Riehm, S.; Kahn, J.L.; Veillon, F.; Wilk, A.
Massage du muscle ptérygoidien latéral dans le SADAM aigu
Rev Stomatol Chir Maxillofac, 2009, 110(2), 77-80

Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Jawbone, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Tempromandibular joint disorder, Manual therapy, Massage, Dental diseases

187 Massaro, A.N.; Hammad, T.A.; Jazzo, B.; Aly, H.
Massage with kinesthetic stimulation improves weight gain in preterm infants
J Perinatol, 2009, 29(5), 352-357

Premature delivery, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Neonatologie, Pediatrics, Randomized trial, Obstetrics, Frühgeborene

188 Frey Law, L.A.; Evans, S.; Knudtson, J.; Nus, S.; Scholl, K.; Sluka, K.A.
Massage reduces pain perception and hyperalgesia in experimental muscle pain
A randomized, controlled trial
J Pain, 2008, 9(8), 714-721

Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Muscles, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Pain

189 Lee, A.; Holdsworth, M.; Holland, A.; Button, B.
The immediate effect of musculoskeletal physiotherapy techniques and massage on pain and ease of breathing in adults with cystic fibrosis
J Cyst Fibros, 2009, 8(1), 79-81

Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Physiotherapy, Pain, Metabolic diseases, Mucoviscidosis

190 Kozak, L.; Congdon, S.; Diehr, P.; Downey, L.; Fischer, D.; Lafferty, W.; Patrick, D.; Standish, L.
A randomized clinical trial of massage and meditation in patients at the end of life
Methodological and ethical considerations of doing research with terminally ill patients
Explore, 2009, 5(3), 155 (Abstract)

Anxiety, Depression, Medical ethics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Palliative care, Mental diseases, Randomized trial

191 Panton, L.B.; Figueroa, A.; Kingsley, J.D.; Hornbuckle, L.; Wilson, J.; St. John, N.; Abood, D.; Mathis, R.; VanTassel, J.; McMillan, V.
Effects of resistance training and chiropractic treatment in women with fibromyalgia
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(3), 321-328

Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Fibromyalgia, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Physical therapy, Randomized trial

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19249999

192 Kotzampaltiris, P.V.; Chou, K.J.; Wall, S.P.; Crain, E.F.
The cranial rhythmic impulse and excessive crying of infancy
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(4), 341-345

Observational trial, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cranio-sacral therapy, Manual therapy, Pediatrics, Obstetrics

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19368513

193 Smith, M.C.; Yamashita, T.E.; Bryant, L.L.; Hemphill, L.; Kutner, J.S.
Providing massage therapy for people with advanced cancer
What to expect
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(4), 367-371

Observational trial, Assesment, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Massage, Patient structure, Practice

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19388858

194 Sturgeon, M.; Wetta-Hall, R.; Hart, T.; Good, M.; Dakhil, S.
Effects of therapeutic massage on the quality of life among patients with breast cancer during treatment
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(4), 373-380

Observational trial, Breast cancer, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Massage

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19388859

195 Li, C.-Y.; Chen, S.-C.; Li, C.-Y.; Gau, M.-L.; Huang, C.-M.
Randomised controlled trial of the effectiveness of using foot reflexology to improve quality of sleep amongst Taiwanese postpartum women
Midwifery, 2011, 27(2), 181-186

Gynaecology, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Mental diseases, Reflexology, Sleep disorders, Obstetrics

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19577829

196 Bauer, B.A.; Cutshall, S.M.; Wentworth, L.J.; Engen, D.; Messner, P.K.; Wood, C.M.; Brekke, K.M.; Kelly, R.F.; Sundt III, T.M.
Effect of massage therapy on pain, anxiety, and tension after cardiac surgery
A randomized study
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2009, 16(2), 70-75

Anxiety, Surgery, Heart, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Pain

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20347836

197 FitzGerald, M.P.; Anderson, R.U.; Potts, J.; Payne, C.K.; Peters, K.M.; Clemens, J.Q.; Kotarinos, R.; Fraser, L.; Cosby, A.; Fortman, C.; Neville, C.; Badillo, S.; Odabachian, L.; Sanfield, A.; O'Dougherty, B.; Halle-Podell, R.; Cen, L.; Chuai, S.; Landis, J.R.; Mickelberg, K.; Barrell, T.; Kusek, J.W.; Nyberg, L.M.
Randomized multicenter feasibility trial of myofascial physical therapy for the treatment of urological chronic pelvic pain syndromes
J Urol, 2009, 182(2), 570-580 (Zweitveröffentlichung)

Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Bladder infection, Urinary tract, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Inflammation of the prostata, Randomized trial, Pelvic girdle pain

Abstract: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19535099

198 Tan, T.; Wang, J.G.; Sun, Q.; Shi, Y.S.
The qi-regulating massotherapy for treatment of tonic headache in 150 cases
J Trad Chin Med, 2009, 29(1), 13-18

Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Headache, Manual therapy, Nervous system, Traditional Chinese medicine

199 Touche, R. La; Fernandez-de-las-Penas, C.; Fernandez-Carnero, J.; Escalante, K.; Angulo-Diaz-Parreno, S.; Paris-Alemany, A.; Cleland, J.A.
The effects of manual therapy and exercise directed at the cervical spine on pain and pressure pain sensitivity in patients with myofascial temporomandibular disorders
J Oral Rehabil, 2009, 36(9), 644-652

Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Jawbone, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Tempromandibular joint disorder, Manual therapy, Physical therapy, Spine, Dental diseases

200 Coote, S.; Garrett, M.; Hogan, N.; Larkin, A.; Saunders, J.
Getting the balance right
A randomised controlled trial of physiotherapy and exercise interventions for ambulatory people with multiple sclerosis
BMC Neurol, 2009, 9, 34; (1-8)

Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Multiple sclerosis, Nervous system, Physical therapy, Physiotherapy, Randomized trial

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