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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 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
3 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
4 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
5 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
6 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
7 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
8 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
9 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
10 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
11 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
12 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
13 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
14 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
15 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
16 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
17 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
18 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
19 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
20 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
21 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
22 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
23 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
24 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
25 Woodward, S.; Norton, C.; Barriball, K.L.
A pilot study of the effectiveness of reflexology in treating idiopathic constipation in women
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2010, 16(1), 41-46
Observational trial, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Manual therapy, Reflex therapy, Constipation
26 Osaka, I.; Kurihara, Y.; Tanaka, K.; Nishizaki, H.; Aoki, S.; Adachi, I.
Endocrinological evaluations of brief hand massages in palliative care
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(9), 981-985
Anxiety, Observational trial, Endocrinology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Massage, Palliative care, Mental diseases, Stress
27 Lucini, D.; Malacarne, M.; Solaro, N.; Busin, S.; Pagani, M.
Complementary medicine for the management of chronic stress
Superiority of active versus passive techniques
J Hypertens, 2009, 27(12), 2421-2428
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Breathing therapy, High blood pressure, Relaxation, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Mind-body medicine, Non-randomized trial, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Stress, Traditional Chinese medicine
28 Gunnarsdottir, T.J.; Peden-McAlpine, C.
Effects fo reflexology on fibromyalgia symptoms
A multiple case study
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2010, 16(3), 167-172
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Fibromyalgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Reflex therapy, Rheumatic diseases
29 Johns, C.; Blake, D.; Sinclair, A.
Can reflexology maintain or improve the well-being of people with Parkinson's disease?
Complement Ther Med, 2010, 16(2), 96-100
Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Nervous system, Non-randomized trial, Parkinson's disease, Reflex therapy
30 Cerritelli, F.; Carinci, F.; Pizzolorusso, G.; Turi, P.; Renzetti, C.; Pizzolorusso, F.; Orlando, F.; Cozzolino, V.; Barlafante, G.
Osteopathic manipulation as a complementary treatment for the prevention of cardiac complications
12-months follow-up of intima media and blood pressure on a cohort affected by hypertension
J Bodyw Mov Ther, 2011, 15(1), 68-74
High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Non-randomized trial, Osteopathy
31 Park, J.J.; Shin, J.; Choi, Y.; Youn, Y.; Lee, S.; Kwon, S.R.; Lee, H.; Kang, M.H.; Ha, I.H.; Shin, I.
Integrative package for low back pain with leg pain in Korea
A prospective cohort study
Complement Ther Med, 2010, 18(2), 78-86
Acupuncture, Apitherapy, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Phytomedicine, Traditional Chinese medicine
32 Clemens, K.E.; Jaspers, B.; Klaschik, E.; Nieland, P.
Evaluation of the clinical effectiveness of physiotherapeutic management of lymphoedema in palliative care patients
Jap J Clin Oncol, 2010, 40(11), 1068-1072
Observational trial, Blood/Lymphatic system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Lymphedema, Manual therapy, Palliative care, Physiotherapy, Retrospective design
33 Karels, C.H.; Bierma-Zeinstra, S.M.; Verhaben, A.P.; Koes, B.W.; Burdorf, A.
Sickness absence in patients with arm, neck and shoulder complaints presenting in physical therapy practice
6 months follow-up
Man Ther, 2010, 15(5), 476-481
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Brachialgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Neck, Physiotherapy, Shoulder
34 Sefton, J.M.; Yarar, C.; Berry, J.W.; Pascoe, D.D.
Therapeutic massage of the neck and shoulders produces changes in peripheral blood flow when assessed with dynamic infrared thermography
J Altern Complement Med, 2010, 16(7), 723-732
Observational trial, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage
35 Beattie, A.; Shaw, A.; Yardley, L.; Little, P.; Sharp, D.
Participating in and delivering the ATEAM trial (Alexander technique lessons, exercise, and massage) interventions for chronic back pain
A qualitative study of professional perspectives
Complement Ther Med, 2010, 18(3-4), 119-127
Alexander technique, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Physical therapy, Back pain (non-specific)
36 Listing, M.; Krohn, M.; Liezmann, C.; Kim, I.; Reisshauer, A.; Peters, E.; Klapp, B.F.; Rauchfuss, M.
The efficacy of classical massage on stress perception and cortisol following primary treatment of breast cancer
Arch Women Mental Health, 2010, 13(2), 165-173
Observational trial, Breast cancer, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Massage, Mental diseases, Stress
37 Fraix, M.
Osteopathic manipulative treatment of vertigo
A pilot study
PM R, 2010, 2(7), 612-618
Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Nervous system, Osteopathy, Vertigo
38 Schäfer, A.; Hall, T.; Müller, G.; Briffa, K.
Outcomes differ between subgroups of patients with low back pain and leg pain following neural manual therapy
A prospective cohort study
Eur Spine J, 2011, 20(3), 482-490
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Nervous system, Non-randomized trial, Pain
39 Otter, S.; Church, A.; Murray, A.; Lucas, J.; Creasey, N.; Woodhouse, J.; Grant, R.; Cooper, H.
The effects of reflexology in reducing the symptoms of fatigue in people with rheumatoid arthritis
A preliminary study
J Altern Complement Med, 2010, 16(12), 1251-1252
Arthritis, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Mental diseases, Reflex therapy, Rheumatic diseases
40 Harrison, R.E.; Page, J.S.
Multipractitioner Upledger CranioSacral Therapy
Descriptive outcome study 2007-2008
J Altern Complement Med, 2011, 17(1), 13-17
Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cranio-sacral therapy, Manual therapy
41 Yeo, H.K.; Wright, A.
Hypoalgesic effect of a passive accessory mobilisation technique in patients with lateral ankle pain
Man Ther, 2011, 16(4), 373-377
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Joints, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Pain, Mobilisation
42 Dunn, A.S.; Passmore, S.R.; Burke, J.; Chicoine, D.
A cross-sectional analysis of clinical outcomes following chiropractic care in veterans with and without post-traumatic stress disorder
Mil Med, 2009, 174(6), 578-583
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Neck pain, Mental diseases, Back pain (non-specific), Stress, Trauma
43 Dong, H.Y.; Wang, W.
Clinical observations on curative effect of TCM massage on dyssomnia of infants
J Trad Chin Med, 2010, 30(4), 299-301
Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Pediatrics, Mental diseases, Sleep disorders, Traditional Chinese medicine, Tuina
44 Connors, K.A.; Galea, M.P.; Said, C.M.
Feldenkrais method balance classes improve balance in older adults
A controlled trial
eCAM, 2011, 2011, 873672; (1-9)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Feldenkrais, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Nervous system, Non-randomized trial
45 Norrbrink, C.; Lundeberg, T.
Acupuncture and massage therapy for neuropathic pain following spinal cord injury
An exploratory study
Acupunct Med, 2011, 29(2), 108-115
Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Nervous system, Neuropathy, Non-randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
46 Campbell, B.D.; Snodgrass, S.J.
The effect of spinal manipulation on posteroanterior thoracic stiffness
J Orthop Sports Phys Ther, 2010, 40(11), 685-693
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy
47 Noto, Y.; Kitajima, M.; Kudo, M.; Okudera, K.; Hirota, K.
Leg massage therapy promotes psychological relaxation and reinforces the first-line host defense in cancer patients
J Anesth, 2010, 24(6), 827-831
Anxiety, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Massage, Non-randomized trial, Mental diseases, Stress
48 Noto, Y.; Kudo, M.; Hirota, K.
Back massage therapy promotes psychological relaxation and an increase in salivary chromogranin A release
J Anesth, 2010, 24(6), 955-958
Anxiety, Observational trial, Healthy probands, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Mental diseases, Stress
49 Suzuki, M.; Tatsumi, A.; Otsuka, T.; Kikuchi, K.; Mizuta, A.; Makino, K.; Kimoto, A.; Fujiwara, K.; Abe, T.; Nakagomi, T.; Hayashi, T.; Saruhara, T.
Physical and psychological effects of a 6-week tacticle massage on elderly patients with severe dementia
Am J Alzheimers Dis Other Demen, 2010, 25(8), 680-686
Dementia, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Nervous system, Non-randomized trial, Physiology, Mental diseases, Stress
50 Pizzolorusso, G.; Turi, P.; Barlafante, G.; Cerritelli, F.; Renzetti, C.; Cozzolino, V.; D'orazio, M.; Fusilli, P.; Carinci, F.; D'incecco, C.
Effect of osteopathic manipulative treatment on gastrointestinal function and length of stay of preterm infants
An exploratory study
Chiropr Man Therap, 2011, 19, 15; (1-6)
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Manual therapy, Neonatologie, Non-randomized trial, Osteopathy, Pediatrics, Intensivmedizin, Frühgeborene
51 Basler, A.J.
Pilot study investigating the effects of Ayurvedic abhyanga massage on subjective stress experience
J Altern Complement Med, 2011, 17(5), 435-440
Ayurveda, Observational trial, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Mental diseases, Stress
52 Krsamanc Sisko, P.; Videmsek, M.; Karpljuk, D.
The effect of a corporate chair massage program on musculoskeletal discomfort and joint range of motion in office workers
J Altern Complement Med, 2011, 17(7), 617-622
Occupational health, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Neck pain, Back pain (non-specific)
53 Hur, M.-H.; Lee, M.S.; Seong, K.-Y.; Lee, M.-K.
Aromatherapy massage on the abdomen for alleviating menstrual pain in high school girls
A preliminary controlled clinical study
eCAM, 2012, 2012, 187163; (1-3)
Aromatherapy, Cinnamomum, Geranium, Gynaecology, Jugendmedizin, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Menstrual disorders, Non-randomized trial, Origanum, Origanum majorana, Pediatrics, Phytomedicine, Prunus, Prunus dulcis, sage, Salvia sclarea, ginger
54 Wiberg, K.R.; Wiberg, J.M.M.
A retrospective study of chiropractic treatment of 276 Danish infants with infantile colic
J Manipulative Physiol Ther, 2010, 33(7), 536-541
Observational trial, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Colic, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Manual therapy, Pediatrics, Retrospective design
55 Kruse, R.A.; Cambron, J.
Chiropractic management of postsurgical lumbar spine pain
A retrospective study of 32 cases
J Manipulative Physiol Ther, 2011, 34(6), 408-412
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Postoperative complaints, Retrospective design, Back pain (non-specific), Pain, Spine
56 Hongratanaworakit, T.
Aroma-therapeutic effects of massage blended essential oils on humans
Nat Prod Commun, 2011, 6(8), 1199-1204
Anxiety, Aromatherapy, Citrus, Citrus bergamia, Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lavendula, Lavendula angustifolia, Manual therapy, Massage, Nervous system, Non-randomized trial, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Vegetative nervous system
57 Hirakawa, Y.; Masuda, Y.; Kimata, T.; Uemura, K.; Kuzuya, M.; Iguchi, A.
Effects of home massage rehabilitation therapy for the bed-ridden elderly
A pilot trial with a three-month follow-up
Clin Rehabil, 2005, 19(1), 20-27
Observational trial, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Rehabilitation, Pflege
58 Shahgholian, N.; Dehghan, M.; Mortazavi, M.; Gholami, F.; Valiani, M.
Effect of aromatherapy on pruritus relief in hemodialysis patients
Iran J Nurs Midwifery Res, 2010, 15(4), 240-244
Aromatherapy, Observational trial, Urinary tract, Skin diseases, Itching, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lavendula, Manual therapy, Massage, Melaleuca, Mentha, Phytomedicine
59 Crane, J.D.; Ogborn, D.I.; Cupido, C.; Melov, S.; Hubbard, A.; Bourgeois, J.M.; Tarnopolsky, M.A.
Massage therapy attenuates inflammatory signaling after exercise-induced muscle damage
Sci Transl Med, 2012, 4(119), 119ra13; (1-8)
Andrology, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Muscles
60 Hou, W.H.; Chiang, P.T.; Hsu, T.Y.; Chiu, S.Y.; Yen, Y.C.
Treatment effects of massage therapy in depressed people
A meta-analysis
J Clin Psych, 2010, 71(7), 894-901
Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Meta-analysis, Mental diseases
61 Korotkov, K.; Shelkov, O.; Shevtsov, A.; Mohov, D.; Paoletti, S.; Mirosnichenko, D.; Labkovskaya, E.; Robertson, L.
Stress reduction with osteopathy assessed with GDV electrophotonic imaging
Effects of osteopathy treatment
J Altern Complement Med, 2012, 18(3), 251-257
Observational trial, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Osteopathy, Mental diseases, Stress
62 Donoyama, N.; Ohkoshi, N.
Effects of traditional Japanese massage therapy on various symptoms in patients with Parkinson's disease
A case-series study
J Altern Complement Med, 2012, 18(3), 294-299
Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Nervous system, Parkinson's disease, Traditional Japanese medicine
63 Elbasan, B.; Tunali, N.; Duzgun, I.; Ozcelik, U.
Effects of chest physiotherapy and aerobic exercise training on physical fitness in young children with cystic fibrosis
Ital J Pediatr, 2012, 38, 2; (1-5)
Observational trial, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Pediatrics, Physical therapy, Physiotherapy, Metabolic diseases, Mucoviscidosis, Aerobic training
64 Lu, W.-A.; Chen, G.-Y.; Kuol C.-D.
Foot reflexology can increase vagal modulation, decrease sympathetic modulation, and lower blood pressure in healthy subjects and patients with coronary artery disease
Altern Ther Health Med, 2011, 17(4), 8-14
Observational trial, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Manual therapy, Nervous system, Reflexology, Vegetative nervous system
65 Wolever, R.Q.; Webber, D.M., Meunier, J.P.; Greeson, J.M.; Lausier, E.R.; Gaudet, T.W.
Modifiable disease risk, readiness to change, and psychosocial functioning improve with integrative medicine immersion model
Altern Ther Health Med, 2011, 17(4), 38-47
Mindfulness meditation, Acupuncture, Observational trial, Diabetes mellitus, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Lifestyle modification, Manual therapy, Massage, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Qi Gong, Stroke, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Yoga
66 Ogura, T.; Tashiro, M.; Masud, M.; Watanuki, S.; Shibuya, K.; Yamaguchi, K.; Itoh, M.; Fukuda, H.; Yanai, K.
Cerebral metabolic changes in men after chiropractic spinal manipulation for neck pain
Altern Ther Health Med, 2011, 17(6), 12-17
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Brain, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Neck pain, Nervous system, Neurophysiology, Physiology
67 Düzgün, I.; Baltaci, G.; Atay, O.A.
Manual therapy is an effective treatment for frozen shoulder in diabetics
An observational study
Eklem Hastalik Cerrahisi; Joint Diseases Related Surgery, 2012, 23(2), 94-99
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Capsulitis, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Physical therapy, Metabolic diseases, Mobilisation, Stretching
68 Peterson, C.K.; Bolton, J.; Humphreys, B.K.
Predictors of improvement in patients with acute and chronic low back pain undergoing chiropractic treatment
J Manipulative Physiol Ther, 2012, 35(1), 525-533
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy
69 Peterson, C.K.; Bolton, J.; Humphreys, B.K.
Predictors of outcome in neck pain patients undergoing chiropractic care
Comparison of acute and chronic patients
Chiropr Man Therap, 2012, 20(1), 27; (1-11)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Neck pain, Non-randomized trial
70 Kramp, M.E.
Combined manual therapy techniques for the treatment of women with infertility
A case series
J Am Osteopath Assoc, 2012, 112(10), 680-684
Observational trial, Gynaecology, Infertility, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lymphatic drainage, Manual therapy, Massage, Mobilisation
71 Topolska, M.; Chrzan, S.; Sapula, R.; Kowerski, M.; Sobon, M.; Marczewski, K.
Evaluation of the effectiveness of therapeutic massage in patients with neck pain
Ortop Traumatol Rehabil, 2012, 14(2), 115-124
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Neck pain, Non-randomized trial, Physiotherapy
72 Dhany, A.L.; Mitchell, T.; Foy, C.
Aromatherapy and massage intrapartum service impact on use of analgesia and anesthesia in women in labor
A retrospective case note analysis
J Altern Complement Med, 2012, 18(10), 932-938
Aromatherapy, Observational trial, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Phytomedicine, Retrospective design, Obstetrics, Geburtsschmerz
73 O'Flaherty, L.A.; Dijk, M. van; Altertyn, R.; Millar, A.; Rode, H.
Aromatherapy massage seems to enhance relaxation in children with burns
An observational pilot study
Burns, 2012, 38(6), 840-845
Aromatherapy, Observational trial, Skin diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Pediatrics, Phytomedicine, Burn
74 Maddali Bongi, S.; Signorini, M.; Bassetti, M.; Del Rosso, A.; Orlandi, M.; De Scisciolo, G.
A manual therapy intervention improves symptoms in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome
A pilot study
Rheumatol Int, 2013, 33(5), 1233-1241
Observational trial, Carpal tunnel syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Nervous system, Mobilisation
75 Humphreys, B.K.; Peterson, C.
Comparison of outcomes in neck pain patients with and without dizziness undergoing chiropractic treatment
Chiropr Man Therap, 2013, 21(1), 3; (1-9)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Neck pain, Nervous system, Non-randomized trial, Vertigo
76 Calvo-Munoz, I.; Gómez-Conesa, A.; Sánchez-Meca, J.
Physical therapy treatments for low back pain in children and adolescents
A meta-analysis
BMC Musculoskel Disord, 2013, 14(1), 55; (1-11)
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Meta-analysis, Pediatrics, Physical therapy, Traditional Chinese medicine
77 Kohara, H.; Miyauchi, T.; Suehiro, Y.; Ueoka, H.; Takeyama, H.; Morita, T.
Combined modality treatment of aromatherapy, footsoak, and reflexology relieves fatigue in patients with cancer
J Palliat Med, 2004, 7(6), 791-796
Aromatherapy, Balneology, Observational trial, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Lavendula, Lavendula angustifolia, Manual therapy, Physical therapy, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Reflexology, Heilbad
78 Rho, K.H.; Han, S.H.; Kim, K.S.; Lee, M.S.
Effects of aromatherapy massage on anxiety and self-esteem in korean elderly women
A pilot study
Int J Neurosci, 2006, 116(12), 1447-1455
Anxiety, Aromatherapy, Geriatrics, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Non-randomized trial, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases
79 Madenci, E.; Altindag, O.; Koca, I.; Yilmaz, M.; Gur, A.
Reliability and efficacy of the new massage technique on the treatment in the patients with carpal tunnel syndrome
Rheumatol Int, 2012, 32(10), 3171-3179
Carpal tunnel syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Nervous system, Non-randomized trial
80 Havris, M.D.; Ancuta, C.; Iordache, C.; Chirieac, R.M.
Study on the effectiveness of the kinetic method in patients with rheumatic diseases and temporomandibular joint dysfunction
Rev Med Chir Soc Med Nat Iasi, 2012, 116(3), 681-686
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Tempromandibular joint disorder, Manual therapy, Rehabilitation, Rheumatic diseases
81 Goss, D.A. Jr.; Thomas, J.S.; Walkowski, S.; Clark, S.C.; Licciardone, J.C.; Yue, G.H.; Clark, B.C.
Non-thrust manual therapy reduces erector spinae short-latency stretch reflex asymmetries in patients with chronic low back pain
J Electromyogr Kinesiol, 2012, 22(5), 663-669
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Muscles
82 Satou, T.; Chikama, M.; Chikama, Y.; Hachigo, M.; Urayama, H.; Murakami, S.; Hayashi, S.; Koikem, K.
Effect of aromatherapy massage on elderly patients under long-term hospitalization in Japan
J Altern Complement Med, 2013, 19(3), 235-237
Aromatherapy, Observational trial, Geriatrics, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Stress
83 Willoughby, K.; Jachno, K.; Ang, S.G.; Thomason, P.; Graham, H.K.
The impact of complementary and alternative medicine on hip development in children with cerebral palsy
Developm Med Child Neurol, 2013, 55(5), 472-479
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Infections, Poliomyelitis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cranio-sacral therapy, Manual therapy, Nervous system, Non-randomized trial, Osteopathy, Pediatrics, Physiotherapy, Retrospective design, Oxygen therapy, Zerebralparese
84 Chen, W.L.; Liu, G.J.; Yeh, S.H.; Chiang, M.C.; Fu, M.Y.; Hsieh, Y.K.
Effect of back massage intervention on anxiety, comfort, and physiologic responses in patients with congestive heart failure
J Altern Complement Med, 2013, 19(5), 464-470
Anxiety, Observational trial, Cardiovascular diseases, Heart failure, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Mental diseases
85 Schwerla, F.; Kaiser, A.K.; Gietz, R.; Kastner, R.
Osteopathic treatment of patients with long-term sequelae of whiplash injury
Effect on neck pain disability and quality of life
J Altern Complement Med, 2013, 19(6), 543-549
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Osteopathy, Whiplash-associated disorders
86 Sandtos Crisóstomo, R.S. dos; Candeias, M.S.; Ribeiro, A.M.M.; Martins, C. da L.B.; Armada-da-Silva, P.A.S.
Manual lymphatic drainage in chronic venous disease
A duplex ultrasound study
Phlebology, 2013, 29(10), 667-676
Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lymphatic drainage, Manual therapy, Non-randomized trial, Vein disorders
87 Barbosa, A.C.; Martins, F.L.; Barbosa, M.C.; Dos Santos, R.T.
Manipulation and selective exercises decrease pelvic anteversion and low-back pain
A pilot study
J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil, 2013, 26(1), 33-36
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Physical therapy
88 McPherson, F.; McGraw, L.
Treating generalized anxiety disorder using complementary and alternative medicine
Altern Ther Health Med, 2013, 19(5), 45-50
Acupuncture, Anxiety, Breathing therapy, Observational trial, Exercise therapy, Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Physical therapy, Mental diseases, Psychology/psychotherapy, Traditional Chinese medicine, Writing therapy
89 Litscher, G.; Ofner, M.; Litscher, D.
Manual Khalifa therapy in patients with completely ruptured anterior cruciate ligament in the knee
First preliminary results from thermal imaging
N Am J Med Sci, 2013, 5(8), 473-479
Bandverletzung, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage
90 Chan, S.T.; Yuen, J.W.; Gohel, M.D.; Wong, H.C.; Chung, C.P.; Sun, Y.; Ng, J.N.; Lie, R.; Kwong, K.K.
Does Guasha offer hepatoprotective effect to chronic inactive hepatitis B carriers?
A built-in design to control subject expectation
J Altern Complement Med, 2013, 19(9), 772-776
Gua Sha, Hepatitis, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Manual therapy, Non-randomized trial
91 Zhang, W.; Guo, W.; Zhao, P.; Zhou, W.; Wei, J.; Li, X.-D.; Liu, L.
Therapeutic effects of Chinese osteopathy in patients with lumbar disc herniation
Am J Chin Med, 2013, 41(5), 983-994
Disc damage (intervertebral), Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Osteopathy, Traditional Chinese medicine
92 Liptan, G.; Mist, S.; Wright, C.; Arzt, A.; Jones, K.D.
A pilot study of myofascial release therapy compared to Swedish massage in fibromyalgia
J Bodyw Mov Ther, 2013, 17(3), 365-370
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Fibromyalgia, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Non-randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Swedish massage
93 Elliott, R.; Burkett, B.
Massage therapy as an effective treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome
J Bodyw Mov Ther, 2013, 17(3), 332-338
Observational trial, Carpal tunnel syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Nervous system
94 Taspinar, F.; Aslan, U.B.; Sabir, N.; Cavlak, U.
Implementation of matrix rhythm therapy and conventional massage in young females and comparison of their acute effects on circulation
J Altern Complement Med, 2013, 19(10), 826-832
Observational trial, Circulatory disorder, Healthy probands, Gynaecology, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage
95 Oliveira, M.M.F. de; Rezende, L.F. de; Amaral, M.T.P. do; Pinto e Silva, M.P.; Morais, S.S.; Costa Gurgel, M.S.
Manual lymphatic drainage versus exercise in the early postoperative period for breast cancer
Physiother Theory Pract, 2014, 30(6), 384-389
Exercise therapy, Breast cancer, Surgery, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Lymphatic drainage, Manual therapy, Non-randomized trial, Physical therapy, Postoperative complaints
96 Menke, J.M.
Do manual therapies help low back pain?
A comparative effectiveness meta-analysis
Spine, 2014, 39(7), E463-E472
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Meta-analysis
97 Schroeder, B.; Doig, J.; Premkumar, K.
The effects of massage therapy on multiple sclerosis patients' quality of life and leg function
eCAM, 2014, Article ID 640916, (1-8)
Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Multiple sclerosis, Nervous system, Swedish massage
98 Celebioglu, A.; Gürol, A.; Yildirim, Z.K.; Büyükavci, M.
Effects of massage therapy on pain and anxiety arising from intrathecal therapy or bone marrow aspiration in children with cancer
Int J Nurs Pract, 2015, 21(6), 797-804
Anxiety, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Massage, Non-randomized trial, Pediatrics, Mental diseases, Pain
99 Peterson, C.K.; Mühlemann, D.; Humphreys, B.K.
Outcomes of pregnant patients with low back pain undergoing chiropractic treatment
A prospective cohort study with short term, medium term and 1 year follow-up
Chiropr Man Therap, 2014, 22(1), 15; (1-7)
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Obstetrics
100 Bisht, B.; Darling, W.G.; Grossmann, R.E.; Shivapour, E.T.; Lutgendorf, S.K.; Snetselaar, L.G.; Hall, M.J.; Zimmerman, M.B.; Wahls, T.L.
A multimodal intervention for patients with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis
Feasibility and effect on fatigue
J Altern Complement Med, 2014, 20(5), 347-355
Observational trial, Exercise therapy, Diet, Electrotherapy, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Multiple sclerosis, Dietary supplementation, Nervous system, Physical therapy