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501 Langevin, P.; Desmeules, F.; Lamothe, M.; Robitaille, S.; Roy, J.S.
Comparison of 2 manual therapy and exercise protocols for cervical radiculopathy
A randomized clinical trial evaluating short-term effects
J Orthop Sports Phys Ther, 2015, 45(1), 4-17
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Nervous system, Physical therapy, Physiotherapy, Randomized trial, Rehabilitation, radiculopathy
502 Llamas-Ramos, R.; Pecos-Martín, D.; Gallego-Izquierdo, T.; Llamas-Ramos, I.; Plaza-Manzano, G.; Ortega-Santiago, R.; Cleland, J.; Fernandez-de-las-Penas, C.
Comparison of the short-term outcomes between trigger point dry needling and trigger point manual therapy for the management of chronic mechanical neck pain
A randomized clinical trial
J Orthop Sports Phys Ther, 2014, 44(11), 852-861
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Neck pain, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
503 Froehle, R.M.
Ear infection
A retrospective study examining improvement from chiropractic care and analyzing for influencing factors
J Manipulative Physiol Ther, 1996, 19(3), 169-177
Observational trial, Chiropractic, Ear-nose-throat disorders, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Middle ear inflammation, Pediatrics, Retrospective design
504 Lyon, D.; Kelly, D.; Walter, J.; Bear, H.; Thacker, L.; Elswick, R.K.
Randomized sham controlled trial of cranial microcurrent stimulation for symptoms of depression, anxiety, pain, fatigue and sleep disturbances in women receiving chemotherapy for early-stage breast cancer
Springer Plus, 2015, 4, 369; (1-9)
Anxiety, Breast cancer, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cranio-sacral therapy, Cancer, Manual therapy, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders
505 Dubick, M.N.; Ravin, T.H.; Michel, Y.; Morrisette, D.C.
Use of localized human growth hormone and testosterone injections in addition to manual therapy and exercise for lower back pain
A case series with 12-month follow-up
J Pain Res, 2015, 8, 295-302
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Endocrinology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Massage, Physical therapy, Back pain (non-specific), Somatropin, Testosterone
506 Hidalgo, B.; Pitance, L.; Hall, T.; Detrembleur, C.; Nielens, H.
Short-term effects of Mulligan mobilization with movement on pain, disability, and kinematic spinal movements in patients with nonspecific low back pain
A randomized placebo-controlled trial
J Manipulative Physiol Ther, 2015, 38(6), 365-374
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific), Mobilisation
507 Celik, D.; Kaya Mutlu, E.
Does adding mobilization to stretching improve outcomes for people with frozen shoulder?
A randomized controlled clinical trial
Clin Rehabil, 2016, 30(8), 786-794
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Capsulitis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Mobilisation, Stretching
508 Cho, Y.S.; Jeon, J.H.; Hong, A.; Yang, H.T.; Yim, H.; Cho, Y.S.; Kim, D.H.; Hur, J.; Kim, J.H.; Chun, W.; Lee, B.C.; Seo, C.H.
The effect of burn rehabilitation massage therapy on hypertrophic scar after burn
A randomized controlled trial
Burns, 2014, 40(8), 1513-1520
Skin diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Scars, Randomized trial, Rehabilitation, Burn
509 Cortés Godoy, V.; Gallego Izquierdo, T.; Lázro Navas, I.; Pecos Martín, D.
Effectiveness of massage therapy as co-adjuvant treatment to exercise in osteoarthritis of the knee
A randomized control trial
J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil, 2014, 27(4), 521-529
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases
510 Kamali, F.; Panahi, F.; Ebrahimi, S.; Abbasi, L.
Comparison between massage and routine physical therapy in women with sub acute and chronic nonspecific low back pain
J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil, 2014, 27(4), 475-480
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Physiotherapy, Randomized trial, Muscle pain (unspecified)
511 Ptaszkowski, K.; Slupska, L.; Paprocka-Borowicz, M.; Kolcz-Trzesicka, A.; Zwierzchowski, K.; Halska, U.; Przestrzelska, M.; Mucha, D.; Rosinczuk, J.
Comparison of the short-term outcomes after postisometric muscle relaxation or kinesio taping application for normalization of the upper trapezius muscle tone and the pain relief
A preliminary study
eCAM, 2015, Article ID 721938, (1-7)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Physical therapy, Physiotherapy, Randomized trial, Taping, Muscle pain (unspecified), Kinesio-taping
512 Dreyer, N.E.; Cutshall, S.M.; Huebner, M.; Foss, D.M.; Lovely, J.K.; Bauer, B.A.; Cima, R.R.
Effect of massage therapy on pain, anxiety, relaxation, and tension after colorectal surgery
A randomized study
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2015, 21, 154-159
Anxiety, Surgery, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Postoperative complaints, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stress
513 Ebadi, A.; Kavei, P.; Moradian, S.T.; Saeid, Y.
The effect of foot reflexology on physiologic parameters and mechanical ventilation weaning time in patients undergoing open-heart surgery
A clinical trial study
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2015, 21, 188-192
Surgery, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Physiology, Placebo-controlled, Postoperative complaints, Randomized trial, Reflexology
514 Hathaway, E.E.; Luberto, C.M.; Bogenschutz, L.H.; Geiss, S.; Wasson, R.S.; Cotton, S.
Integrative care therapies and physiological and pain-related outcomes in hospitalized infants
Global Adv Health Med, 2015, 4(4), 32-37
Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Mind-body medicine, Neonatologie, Pediatrics, Retrospective design, Pain, Therapeutic touch, Intensivmedizin
515 Cuixia, Q.; Xinfeng, Z.; Xiaoping, C.
Evaluating the efficacy of Tui Na in treatment of childhood anorexia
A meta-analysis
Altern Ther Health Med, 2014, 20(5), 45-52
Eating disorders, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Manual therapy, Meta-analysis, Pediatrics, Mental diseases, Tuina, Appetitlosigkeit
516 Fernández-de-las-Penas, C.; Ortega-Santiago, R.; de-la-Llave-Rincón, A.I.; Martínez-Perez, A.; Fahandezh-Saddi Díaz, H.; Martínez-Martín, J.; Pareja, J.A.; Cuadrado-Pérez, M.L.
Manual physical therapy versus surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome
A randomized parallel-group trial
J Pain, 2015, 16(11), 1087-1094
Surgery, Carpal tunnel syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Nervous system, Physiotherapy, Randomized trial
517 Espí-López, G.; Rodríguez-Blanco, C.; Oliva-Pascual-Vaca, A.; Benítez-Martínez, J.C.; Lluch, E.; Falla, D.
Effect of manual therapy techniques on headache disability in patients with tension-type headache
Randomized controlled trial
Eur J Phys Rehabil Med, 2014, 50, 641-647
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Headache, Manual therapy, Massage, Nervous system, Randomized trial
518 Yang, M.; Feng, Y.; Pei, H.; Deng, S.; Wang, M.; Xiao, X.; Zheng, H.; Lai, Z.; Chen, J.; Xiang, L.; He, X.; Liang, F.
Effectiveness of Chinese massage therapy (Tui Na) for chronic low back pain
Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Trials, 2014, 15, 418; (1-7) (Studienprotokoll)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific), Traditional Chinese medicine, Tuina
519 Riley, S.P.; Cote, M.P.; Leger, R.R.; Swanson, B.T.; Tafuto, V.; Sizer, P.S.; Brismée, J.M.
Short-term effects of thoracic spinal manipulations and message conveyed by clinicians to patients with musculoskeletal shoulder symptoms
A randomized clinical trial
J Man Manip Ther, 2014, 23(1), 3-11
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Randomized trial, Schulterschmerz (unspezifisch)
520 Moraska, A.F.; Stenerson, L.; Butryn, N.; Krutsch, J.P.; Schmiege, S.J.; Mann, J.D.
Myofascial trigger point-focused head and neck massage for recurrent tension-type headache
A randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial
Clin J Pain, 2015, 31(2), 159-168
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Headache, Manual therapy, Massage, Nervous system, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
521 Rodriguez-Blanco, C.; Cocera-Morata, F.M.; Heredia-Rizo, A.M.; Ricard, F.; Almazán-Campos, G.; Oliva-Pascual-Vaca, Á.
Immediate effects of combining local techniques in the craniomandibular area and hamstring muscle stretching in subjects with temporomandibular disorders
A randomized sontrolled study
J Altern Complement Med, 2015, 21(8), 451-459
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Tempromandibular joint disorder, Manual therapy, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Stretching
522 Goertz, C.M.; Xia, T.; Long, C.R.; Vining, R.D.; Pohlman, K.A.; DeVocht, J.W.; Gudavalli, M.R.; Owens, E.F. Jr.; Meeker, W.C.; Wilder, D.G.
Effects of spinal manipulation on sensorimotor function in low back pain patients
A randomized controlled trial
Man Ther, 2016, 21, 183-190
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Randomized trial
523 Brown Menard, M.
Immediate effect of therapeutic massage on pain sensation and unpleasantness
A consecutive case series
Global Adv Health Med, 2015, 4(5), 56-60
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Pain
524 Castro-Sánchez, A.M.; Lara-Palomo, I.C.; Matarán-Penarrocha, G.A.; Fernández-de-Las-Penas, G.A.; Fernandez-de-las-Penas, C.; Saavedra-Hernández, M.; Cleland, J.; Aguilar-Ferrándiz, M.E.
Short-term effectiveness of spinal manipulative therapy versus functional technique in patients with chronic non-specific low back pain
A pragmatic randomized controlled trial
Spine J, 2016, 16(3), 302-312
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific)
525 Sousa, C.M.; Coimbra, D.; Machado, J.; Greten, H.J.
Effects of self-administered exercises based on Tuina techniques on musculoskeletal disorders of professional orchestra musicians
A randomized controlled trial
J Integr Med, 2015, 13(5), 314-318
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Randomized trial, Tuina
526 Skillgate, E.; Bill, A.S.; Côté, P.; Viklund, P.; Peterson, A.; Holm, L.W.
The effect of massage therapy and/or exercise therapy on subacute or long-lasting neck pain - The Stockholm neck trial (STONE)
Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Trials, 2015, 16(1), 414; (1-11) (Studienprotokoll)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Neck pain, Physical therapy, Randomized trial
527 Dwyer, L.; Parkin-Smith, G.F.; Brantingham, J.W.; Korporaal, C.; Cassa, T.K.; Globe, G.; Bonnefin, D.; Tong, V.
Manual and manipulative therapy in addition to rehabilitation for osteoarthritis of the knee
Assessor-blind randomized pilot trial
J Manipulative Physiol Ther, 2015, 38(1), 1-21.e2
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Randomized trial, Rehabilitation, Rheumatic diseases
528 Kanitz, J.L.; Reif, M.; Rihs, C.; Krause, I.; Seifert, G.
A randomised, controlled, single-blinded study on the impact of a single rhythmical massage (anthroposophic medicine) on well-being and salivary cortisol in healthy adults
Complement Ther Med, 2015, 23(5), 685-692
Anthroposophic medicine, Endocrinology, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stress, Rhythmische Massage, Cortisol
529 Abbott, J.H.; Chapple, C.M.; Fitzgerald, G.K.; Fritz, J.M.; Childs, J.D.; Harcombe, H.; Stout, K.
The incremental effects of manual therapy or booster sessions in addition to exercise therapy for knee osteoarthritis
A randomized clinical trial
J Orthop Sports Phys Ther, 2015, 45(12), 975-983
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases
530 Weckström, K.; Söderström, J.
Radial extracorporal shockwave therapy compared with manual therapy in runners with iliotibial band syndrome
J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil, 2016, 29(1), 161-170
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Electrotherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Sports medicine, Shock wave stimulation
531 Kahraman, B.B.; Özdemir, L.
The impact of abdominal massage administered to intubated and enterally fed patients on the development of ventilator-associated pneumonia
A randomized controlled study
Int J Nurs Stud, 2015, 52, 519-524
Respiratory diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lung inflammation, Manual therapy, Massage, Prevention, Randomized trial
532 Chatchawan, U.; Eungpinichpong, W.; Plandee, P.; Yamauchi, J.
Effects of Thai foot massage on balance performance in diabetic patients with peripheral neuropathy
A randomized parallel-controlled trial
Med Sci Monit Basic Res, 2015, 21, 68-75
Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Nervous system, Neuropathy, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Thai massage
533 Sousa, C.M.; Moreira, L.; Coimbra, D.; Machado, J.; Greten, H.J.
Immediate effects of Tuina techniques on working-related musculoskeletal disorder of professional orchestra musicians
J Integr Med, 2015, 13(4), 257-261
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific), Tuina, Muscle pain (unspecified)
534 Camargo, P.R.; Alburquerque-Sendín, F.; Avila, M.A.; Haik, M.N.; Vieira, A.; Salvini, T.F.
Effects of stretching and strengthening exercises with and without manual therapy on scapular kinematics, function, and pain in individuals with shoulder impingement
A randomized controlled trial
J Orthop Sports Phys Ther, 2015, 45(12), 984-997
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Impingement-Syndrom, Stretching, Strength training
535 Fritz, J.M.; Magel, J.S.; McFadden, M.; Asche, C.; Thackeray, A.; Meier, W.; Brennan, G.
Early physical therapy vs usual care in patients with recent-onset low back pain
A randomized clinical trial
JAMA, 2015, 314(14), 1459-1467
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Physiotherapy, Randomized trial
536 MacPherson, H.; Tilbrook, H.; Richmond, S.; Woodman, J.; Ballard, K.; Atkin, K.; Bland, M.; Eldred, J.; Essex, H.; Hewitt, C.; Hopton, A.; Keding, A.; Lansdown, H.; Parrott, S.; Torgerson, D.; Wenham, A.; Watt, I.
Alexander technique lessons or acupuncture sessions for persons with chronic neck pain
A randomized trial
Ann Intern Med, 2015, 163(9), 653-662
Acupuncture, Alexander technique, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Neck pain, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
537 Sanders, G.D.; Nitz, A.J.; Abel, M.G.; BSymons, T.B.; Shapiro, R.; Black, W.S.; Yates, J.W.
Effects of lumbosacral manipulation on isokinetic strength of the knee extensors and flexors in healthy subjects
A randomized, controlled, single-blind crossover trial
J Chiropract Med, 2015, 14(4), 240-248
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Joints, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Muscles, Randomized trial, Spine
538 Dongen, J.M. van; Groeneweg, R.; Rubinstein, S.M.; Bosmans, J.E.; Oostendorp, R.A.; Ostelo, R.W.; Tulder, M.W. van
Cost-effectiveness of manual therapy versus physical therapy in patients with sub-acute and chronic neck pain
A randomized controlled trial
Value Health, 2015, 18(7), A669-A670 (Abstract)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Neck pain, Economy, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Cost-effectiveness, Mobilisation
539 Kim, H.J.; Yu, S.H.
Effects of complex manual therapy on PTSD, pain, function, and balance of male torture survivors with chronic low back pain
J Phys Ther Sci, 2015, 27(9), 2763-2766
Andrology, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Trauma
540 Qingguang, Z.; Min, F.; Li, G.; Shuyun, J.; Wuquan, S.; Jianhua, L.; Yong, L.
Gait analysis of patients with knee osteoarthritis before and after Chinese massage treatment
J Trad Chin Med, 2015, 35(4), 411-416
Arthrosis, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Rheumatic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
541 Field, T.; Diego, M.; Gonzalez, G.; Funk, C.G.
Knee arthritis pain is reduced and range of motion is increased following moderate pressure massage therapy
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2015, 21, 233-237
Arthritis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases
542 Mitchinson, A.; Fletcher, C.E.; Kim, H.M.; Montagnini, M.; Hinshaw, D.B.
Integrating massage therapy within the palliative care of veterans with advanced illnesses
An outcome study
Am J Hosp Palliat Care, 2014, 31(1), 6-12
Anxiety, Respiratory diseases, Observational trial, Dyspnea, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Palliative care, Mental diseases, Pain, Stress
543 Ko, Y.L.; Lee, H.J.
Randomised controlled trial of the effectiveness of using back massage to improve sleep quality among Taiwanese insomnia postpartumwomen
Midwifery, 2014, 30(1), 60-64
Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Obstetrics
544 Dehcheshmeh, F.S.; Rafifei, H.
Complementary and alternative therapies to relieve labor pain
A comparative study between music therapy and Hoku point ice massage
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2015, 21, 229-232
Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Music therapy, Randomized trial, Obstetrics, Geburtsschmerz
545 Malila, P.; Seeda, K.; Machom, S.; Eungpinichpong, W.
Effects of Thai massage on spasticity in yong people with cerebral palsy
J Med Assoc Thai, 2015, 98(Suppl 5), S92-S96
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Infections, Poliomyelitis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Nervous system, Pediatrics, Muscular Spasm, Thai massage, Zerebralparese
546 Sripongngam, T.; Eungpinichpong, W.; Sirivongs, D.; Kanpittaya, J.; Tangvoraphonkchai, K.; Chanaboon, S.
Psychological stress can be decreased by traditional Thai massage
J Med Assoc Thai, 2015, 98(Suppl 5), S29-S35
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Nervous system, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stress, Vegetative nervous system, Thai massage
547 Walaszek, R.
Impact of classic massage on blood pressure in patients with clinically diagnosed hypertension
J Trad Chin Med, 2015, 35(4), 396-401
Observational trial, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage
548 Biçer, S.; Ünsal, A.; Demir, G.
The effect of aromatherapy massage applied to facial area upon headache severity among patients who suffered from headache during hemodialysis
Int J Caring Sci, 2015, 8(3), 722-728
Aromatherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Headache, Manual therapy, Massage, Nervous system, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial
549 Chaibi, A.; Saltyte Benth, J.; Tuchin, P.J.; Russell, M.B.
Chiropractic spinal manipulative therapy for migraine
A study protocol of a single-blinded placebo-controlled randomised clinical trial
BMJ Open, 2015, 5(11), e008095; (1-8)
Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Migraine, Nervous system, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
550 Meisingset, I.; Stensdotter, A.K.; Woodhouse, A.; Vasseljan, O.
Neck motion, motor control, pain and disability
A longitudinal study of associations in neck pain patients in physiotherapy treatment
Man Ther, 2016, 22, 94-100
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Neck pain, Physiotherapy
551 Kavlak, E.; Büker, N.; Altug, F.; Kitis, A.
Investigation of the effects of connective tissue mobilisation on quality of life and emotional status in healthy subjects
Afr J Tradit Compl Altern Med, 2014, 11(3), 160-165
Observational trial, Connective tissue massage, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Mental diseases
552 Yu, X.-G.; Li, J.-S.; Li, S.-Y.; Xie, Y.; Wang, M.-H.; Zhang, H.-L.; Wang, H.-F.; Wang, Z.-W.
Functional and psychosocial effects of pulmonary Daoyin on patients with COPD in China
Study protocol of a multicenter randomized controlled trial
J Integr Med, 2013, 11(2), 140-146 (Studienprotokoll)
Respiratory diseases, Emphysema, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Qi Gong, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
553 Lauche, R.; Schuth, M.; Schwickert, M.; Lüdtke, R.; Musial, F.; Michalsen, A.; Dobos, G.; Choi, K.E.
Efficacy of the Alexander technique in treating chronic non-specific neck pain
A randomized controlled trial
Clin Rehabil, 2016, 30(3), 247-258
Alexander technique, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Neck pain, Randomized trial
554 Wei, H.; Xu, J.; Jiang, Z.; Ye, S.; Song, H.; Ning, X.; Huang, H.; Chen, W.; Pei, J.; Jiang, N.; Chen, S.; Du, H.
Effect of traditional Chinese medicine combined therapy on adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
A randomized controlled trial
J Trad Chin Med, 2015, 35(5), 514-519
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Jugendmedizin, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Pediatrics, Randomized trial, Scoliosis, Traditional Chinese medicine, Tuina
555 Swender, D.A.; Thompson, G.; Schneider, K.; McCoy, K.; Patel, K.
Osteopathic manipulative treatment for inpatients with pulmonary exacerbations of cystic fibrosis
Effects on spirometry findings and patient assessments of breathing, anxiety, and pain
J Am Osteopath Assoc, 2014, 114(6), 450-458
Anxiety, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Osteopathy, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Pain, Metabolic diseases, Mucoviscidosis
556 Bevilaqua-Grossi, D.; Goncalves, M.C.; Carvalho, G.F.; Florencio, L.L.; Dach, F.; Speciali, J.G.; Bigal, M.E.; Chaves, T.C.
Additional effects of a physical therapy protocol on headache frequency, pressure pain threshold, and improvement perception in patients with migraine and associated neck pain
A randomized clinical trial
Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 2016, 97(6), 866-874
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Migraine, Neck pain, Nervous system, Physiotherapy, Randomized trial
557 Schmiemann, G.; Blase, L.; Seeber, C.; Joos, S.; Steinhäuser, J.; Ernst, S.; Großhennig, A.; Hummers-Pradier, E.; Lingner, H.
Manual therapy by general practitioners for nonspecific low back pain in primary care
The ManRück study protocol of a clinical trial
J Chiropract Med, 2015, 14(1), 39-45 (Studienprotokoll)
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Back pain (non-specific)
558 Chao, Y.W.; Lin, J.J.; Yang, J.L.; Wang, W.T.
Kinesio taping and manual pressure release
Short-term effects in subjects with myofascial trigger point
J Hand Ther, 2016, 29(1), 23-29
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Myofasziales Schmerzsyndrom, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Taping, Kinesio-taping
559 Nakakita Kenyon, M.
Randomized controlled trial on the relaxation effects of back massages for puerperants on the first post-partum day
Jpn J Nurs Sci, 2015, 12(2), 87-98
Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Randomized trial, Obstetrics
560 Celenay, S.T.; Akbayrak, T.; Kaya, D.O.
A comparison of the effects of stabilization exercises plus manual therapy to stabilization exercises alone in patients with nonspecific mechanic neck pain
A randomized clinical trial
J Orthop Sports Phys Ther, 2016, 46(2), 44-55
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Neck pain, Physical therapy, Randomized trial
561 Chen, T.-H.; Tung, T.-H.; Chen, P.-S.; Wang, S.-H.; Chao, C.-M.; Hsiung, N.-H.; Chi, C.-C.
The clinical effects of aromatherapy massage on reductin pain for the cancer patients
Meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
eCAM, 2016, Article ID 9147974, (1-6)
Aromatherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Massage, Meta-analysis, Phytomedicine, Chronic pain
562 Kito, K.; Suzuki, K.
Research on the effect of the foot bath and foot massage on residual schizophrenia patients
Arch Psychiatr Nurs, 2016, 30(3), 375-381
Balneology, Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Physical therapy, Mental diseases, Schizophrenia, Heilbad
563 Clarke, C.E.; Patel, S.; Ives, N.; Rick, C.E.; Dowling, F.; Whoolley, R.; Wheatley, K.; Walker, M.F.; Sackley, C.M.;
Physiotherapy and occupational therapy vs no therapy in mild to moderate Parkinson disease
A randomized clinical trial
JAMA Neurol, 2016, 73(3), 291-299
Ergotherapy, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Nervous system, Parkinson's disease, Physical therapy, Physiotherapy, Randomized trial
564 Khorsand, A.; Tadayonfar, M.A.; Badiee, S.; Aghaee, M.A.; Azizi, H.; Baghani, S.
Evaluation of the effect of reflexology on pain control and analgesic consumption after appendectomy
J Altern Complement Med, 2015, 21(12), 774-780
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Placebo-controlled, Postoperative complaints, Randomized trial, Reflexology, Pain
565 Yoshiyama, K.; Arita, H.; Suzuki, J.
The effect of aroma hand massage therapy for people with dementia
J Altern Complement Med, 2015, 21(12), 759-765
Abies, Abies nigra, Aromatherapy, Citrus, Citrus aurantium, Citrus paradisi, Cymbopogon, Dementia, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lavendula, Lavendula angustifolia, Manual therapy, Massage, Melissa, lemon balm, Nervous system, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Rosa, Rosa damascena, Cymbopogon martinii
566 Zhang, L.; Fan, A.; Yan, J.; He, Y.; Zhang, H.; Zhang, H.; Zhong, Q.; Liu, F.; Luo, Q.; Zhang, L.; Tang, H.; Xin, M.
Combining manual lymph drainage with physical exercise after modified radical mastectomy effectively prevents upper limb lymphedema
Lymphat Res Biol, 2016, 14(2), 104-108
Exercise therapy, Blood/Lymphatic system, Breast cancer, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Lymphatic drainage, Lymphedema, Manual therapy, Edema, Physical therapy, Postoperative complaints, Randomized trial
567 Dissing, K.B.; Hartvigsen, J.; Wedderkopp, N.; Hestbaek, L.
Conservative care with or without manipulative therapy in the management of back and neck pain in Danish children aged 9-15
Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Chiropr Man Therap, 2016, 24, 5; (1-10) (Studienprotokoll)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Neck pain, Pediatrics, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific)
568 Mantovani, A.M.; Fregonesi, C.E.P.T.; Lorenconi, R.M.R.; Savian, N.U.; Palma, M.R.; Salgado, A.S.I.; Oliveira, L.V.F. de; Parreira, R.B.
Immediate effect of basic body awareness therapy on heart rate variability
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2016, 22, 8-11
Observational trial, Exercise therapy, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Mind-body medicine, Physical therapy, Physiotherapy
569 Rollinson, K.; Jones, J.; Scott, N.; Megson, I.L.; Lesli, S.J.
The acute (immediate) effects of reflexology on arterial compliance in healthy volunteers
A randomised study
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2016, 22, 16-20
Arteriosclerosis, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Randomized trial, Reflex therapy
570 Pichonnaz, C.; Bassin, J.P.; Lécureux, E.; Christe, G.; Currat, D.; Aminian, K.; Jolles, B.M.
The effect of manual lymphatic drainage following total knee arthroplasty
A randomized controlled trial
Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 2016, 97(5), 674-682
Blood/Lymphatic system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lymphatic drainage, Manual therapy, Edema, Postoperative complaints, Randomized trial, Rehabilitation
571 Rabin, A.; Israeli, T.; Kozol, Z.
Physiotherapy management of people diagnosed with de Quervain's disease
A case series
Physiother Can, 2015, 67(3), 263-267
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Physiotherapy, Tenosynovitis
572 Basiri-Moghadam, M.; Basiri-Moghadam, K.; Kianmehr, M.; Jani, S.
The effect of massage on neonatal jaundice in stable preterm newborn infants
A randomized controlled trial
J Pak Med Assoc, 2015, 65(6), 602-606
Icterus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Manual therapy, Massage, Neonatologie, Pediatrics, Randomized trial, Frühgeborene
573 Lämas, K.; Häger, C.; Lindgren, L.; Wester, P.; Brulin, C.
Does touch massage facilitate recovery after stroke? A study protocol of a randomized controlled trial
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2016, 16, 50; (1-9) (Studienprotokoll)
Anxiety, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stroke, Pain
574 Martins, W.R.; Diniz, L.R.; Blasczyk, J.C.; Lagoa, K.F.; Thomaz, S.; Rodrigues, M.E.; Oliveira, R.J. de; Bonini-Rocha, A.C.
Immediate changes in electroencephalography activity in individuals with nonspecific chronic low back pain after cranial osteopathic manipulative treatment
Study protocol of a randomized, controlled crossover trial
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2015, 15, 223; (1-7) (Studienprotokoll)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Osteopathy, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific)
575 Olaussen, M.; Holmedal, O.; Mdala, I.; Brage, S.; Lindbaek, M.
Corticosteroid or placebo injection combined with deep transverse friction massage, Mills manipulation, stretching and eccentric exercise for acute lateral epicondylitis
A randomised, controlled trial
BMC Musculoskel Disord, 2015, 16, 122; (1-13)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Epicondylitis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Physiotherapy, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
576 Ramos, D.G.; Alimboyao, S.V.; Dompiles, A.D.; Nazarro, E.G.; Pascua, N.M.; Pawid, K.J.; Reyes, Z.; Vera, A.
The effect of Kolkolis in reducing blood pressure
Int J Nephrol Kidney Fail, 2015, 1(3), (1-4)
High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Randomized trial, Reflexology
577 Lopez-Lopez, A.; Perez, J.L.A.; Gutierez, G.; Touche, R. la; Lara, S.L.; Izquierdo, H.; Fernández-Carnero, J.
Mobilization versus manipulations versus sustain apohyseal natural glide techniques and interaction with psychological factors for patients with chronic neck pain
Randomized controlled trial
Eur J Phys Rehabil Med, 2015, 51(2), 121-132
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Neck pain, Randomized trial
578 Kamali, F.; Shirazi, S.A.; Ebrahimi, S.; Mirshamsi, M.; Ghanbari, A.
Comparison of manual therapy and exercise therapy for postural hyperkyphosis
A randomized clinical trial
Physiother Theory Pract, 2016, 32(2), 92-97
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Spine
579 Ali, S.A.; Khan, M.
Comparison for efficacy of general exercises with and without mobilization therapy for the management of adhesive capsulitis of shoulder
An interventional study
Pak J Med Sci, 2015, 31(6), 1372-1376
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Capsulitis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Mobilisation
580 Dunning, J.R.; Butts, R.; Mourad, F.; Young, I.; Fernandez-de-las-Penas, C.; Hagins, M.; Stanislawski, T.; Donley, J.; Buck, D.; Hooks, T.R.; Cleland, J.A.
Upper cervical and upper thoracic manipulation versus mobilization and exercise in patients with cevicogenic headache
A multi-center randomized clinical trial
BMC Musculoskel Disord, 2016, 17(1), 64; (1-12)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Headache, Manual therapy, Neck pain, Nervous system, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Mobilisation
581 Zhang, Q.; Sun, Z.; Yue, J.
Massage therapy for preventing pressure ulcers
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2015, 6(CD010518), 1-19
Ulcer, Skin diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Review (CR)
582 Dolder, P.A. van den; Ferreira, P.H.; Refshauge, K.M.
Effectiveness of soft tissue massage and exercise for non-specific shoulder pain
Randomized controlled trial
Phys Ther, 2015, 95(11), 1467-1477
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Connective tissue massage, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Schulterschmerz (unspezifisch)
583 Shin, J.S.; Lee, J.; Lee, Y.J.; Kim, M.R.; Ahn, Y.J.; Park, K.B.; Shin, B.C.; Lee, M.S.; Ha, I.H.
Long-term course of alternative and integrative therapy for lumbar disc herniation and risk factors for surgery
A prospective observational 5-year follow-up study
Spine, 2016, 41(16), E955-E963
Acupuncture, Apitherapy, Disc damage (intervertebral), Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Phytomedicine, Traditional Chinese medicine, Pharmacopuncture
584 Lugo, L.H.; Garcìa, H.I.; Rogers, H.L.; Plata, J.A.
Treatment of myofascial pain syndrome with lidocaine injection and physical therapy, alone or in combination
A single blind, randomized, controlled clinical trial
BMC Musculoskel Disord, 2016, 17, 101; (1-11)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Brachialgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lidocain, Manual therapy, Neural therapy, Physiotherapy, Randomized trial
585 Davis, L.; Hanson, B.; Gilliam, S.
Pilot study of the effects of mixed light touch manual therapies on active duty soldiers with chronic post-traumatic stress disorder and injury to the head
J Bodyw Mov Ther, 2016, 20(1), 42-51
Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Mental diseases, Trauma
586 Cerritelli, F.; Pizzolorusso, G.; Renzetti, C.; Cozzolino, V.; D'Orazio, M.; Lupacchini, M.; Marinelli, B.; Accorsi, A.; Lucci, C.; Lancellotti, J.; Ballabio, S.; Castelli, C.; Molteni, D.; Besana, R.; Tubaldi, L.; Perri, F.P.; Fusilli, P.; D'Insecco, C.; Barlafante, G.
A multicenter, randomized, controlled trial of osteopathic manipulative treatment on preterms
PLoS ONE, 2015, 10(5), e0127370; (1-12)
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Neonatologie, Osteopathy, Pediatrics, Randomized trial, Frühgeborene
587 Kassolik, K.; Andrzejewski, W.; Wilk, I.; Brzozowski, M.; Voyce, K.; Jaworska-Kraviecka, E.; Nowak, B.; Kurpas, D.
The effectiveness of massage based on the tensegrity principle compared with classical abdominal massage performed on patients with constipation
Arch Gerontol Geriatr, 2015, 61(2), 202-211
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Manual therapy, Massage, Non-randomized trial, Constipation
588 Darai, C.; Deboute, O.; Zacharopoulou, C.; Laas, E.; Canlorbe, G.; Belghiti, J.; Zilberman, S.; Ballester, M.; Darai, E.
Impact of osteopathic manipulative therapy on quality of life of patients with deep infiltrating endometriosis with colorectal involvement
Results of a pilot study
Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol, 2015, 188, 70-73
Observational trial, Darm, Colon, Endometriosis, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Manual therapy, Straight intestine, Osteopathy
589 Wiegand, S.; Bianchi, W.; Quinn, T.A.; Best, M.; Fotopoulos, T.
Osteopathic manipulative treatment for self-reported fatigue, stress, and depression in first-year ostopathic medical students
J Am Osteopath Assoc, 2015, 115(2), 84-93
Chronic fatigue syndrome, Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Osteopathy, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stress
590 Dunning, J.R.; Butts, R.; Mourad, F.; Young, I.; Fernandez-de-las Peñas, C.; Hagins, M.; Stanislawski, T.; Donley, J.; Buck, D.; Hooks, T.R.; Cleland, J.A.
Upper cervical and upper thoraric manipulation versus mobilization and exercise in patients with cervicogenic headache
A multi-center randomized clinical trial
BMC Musculoskel Disord, 2016, 17, 64; (1-12)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Headache, Manual therapy, Massage, Neck pain, Nervous system, Physical therapy, Randomized trial
591 Espi-Lopez, G.V.; Rodríguez-Blanco, C.; Oliva-Pascual-Vaca, Á.; Molina-Martinez, F.J.; Falla, D.
Do manual therapy techniques have a positive effect on quality of life in people with tension-type headache?
A randomized controlled trial
Eur J Phys Rehabil Med, 2016, 52(4), 447-456
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Headache, Manual therapy, Nervous system, Randomized trial
592 Alves Silverio, K.C.; Brasolotto, A.G.; Thaís Donalonso Siqueira, L.; Carneiro, C.G.; Fukushiro, A.P.; Jesus Guirro, R.R. de
Effect of application of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation and laryngeal manual therapy in dysphonic women
Clinical trial
J Voice, 2015, 29(2), 200-208
Aphonia, Electrotherapy, Gynaecology, Ear-nose-throat disorders, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), Dysphonia
593 Nazari, F.; Soheili, M.; Hosseini, S.; Shaygannejad, V.
A comparison of the effects of reflexology and relaxation on pain in women with multiple sclerosis
J Complement Integr Med, 2016, 13(1), 65-71
Relaxation, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Mind-body medicine, Multiple sclerosis, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Reflex therapy, Reflexology, Pain, Chronic pain
594 Yoopat, P.; Maes, C.; Poriau, S.; Vanwonterghem, K.
Thai traditional massage: Efficiency-assessment of three traditional massage methods on office workers
An exploratory study
J Bodyw Mov Ther, 2015, 19(2), 246-252
Occupational health, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Thai massage
595 Lin, C.-H.; Yang, H.-C.; Cheng, C.-S.; Yen, C.-E.
Effects of infant massage on jaundiced neonates undergoing phototherapy
Ital J Pediatr, 2015, 41, 94; (1-6)
Icterus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Light therapy, Gastrointestinal tract, Manual therapy, Neonatologie, Pediatrics, Physical therapy, Randomized trial
596 Rice, A.D.; Patterson, K.; Reed, E.D.; Wurn, B.F.; Klingenberg, B.; King, C.R. 3rd; Wurn, L.J.
Treating small bowel obstruction with a manual physical therapy
A prospective efficacy study
Biomed Res Int, 2016, 2016, 7610387; (1-8)
Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Manual therapy, Constipation
597 Fitzgerald, G.K.; Fritz, J.M.; Childs, J.D.; Brennan, G.P.; Talisa, V.; Gil, A.; Neilson, B.D.; Abbott, J.H.
Exercise, manual therapy, and use of booster sessions in physical therapy for knee osteoarthritis
A multi-center, factorial randomized clinical trial
Osteoarthritis Cartilage, 2016, 24(8), 1340-1349
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases
598 McClean, S.; Brilleman, S.; Wye, L.
What is the perceived impact of Alexander technique lessons on health status, costs and pain management in the real life setting of an English hospital?
The results of a mixed-methods evaluation of an Alexander technique service for those with chronic back pain
BMC Health Services Res, 2015, 15, 293; (1-11)
Alexander technique, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Assesment, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Hospital, Manual therapy, Economy, Practice, Back pain (non-specific), Pain, Cost-effectiveness, Chronic pain
599 Fernández-de-las-Penas, C.; Cleland, J.A.; Salom-Moreno, J.; Palacios-Cena, M.; Martínez-Perez, A.; Pareja, J.A.; Ortega-Santiago, R.
Prediction of outcome in women with carpal tunnel syndrome who receive manual physical therapy interventions
A validation study
J Orthop Sports Phys Ther, 2016, 46(6), 443-451
Gynaecology, Carpal tunnel syndrome, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Nervous system, Randomized trial
600 Dongen, J.M. van; Groeneweg, R.; Rubinstein, S.M.; Bosmans, J.E.; Oostendorp, R.A.; Ostelo, R.W.; Tulder, M.W. van
Cost-effectiveness of manual therapy versus physiotherapy in patients with sub-acute and chronic neck pain
A randomised controlled trial
Eur Spine J, 2016, 25(7), 2087-2096
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Neck pain, Economy, Physiotherapy, Randomized trial, Cost-effectiveness, Mobilisation