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101 Dziedzic, K.; Hill, J.; Lewis, M.; Sim, J.; Daniels, J.; Hay, E.H.
Effectiveness of manual therapy or pulsed shortwave diathermy in addition to advice and exercise for neck disorders
A pragmatic randomized controlled trial in physical therapy clinics
Arthritis Rheum, 2005, 53, 214-222
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Electrotherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Short-wave therapy, Lifestyle modification, Manual therapy, Mind-body medicine, Neck pain, Physical therapy, Randomized trial
102 Shin, B.C.; Lee, M.S.; Lee, H.S.
Efficacy of acupuncture and manual therapy combination on temporomandibular joint dysfunktion
A pilot study
FACT, 2005, 10(suppl. 1), 49 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Jawbone, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Tempromandibular joint disorder, Manual therapy, Traditional Chinese medicine, Dental diseases
103 Kominski, G.F.; Heslin, K.C.; Morgenstern, H.; Hurwitz, E.L.; Harber, P.I.
Economic evaluation of four treatments for low back pain
Results from a randomized controlled trial
Med Care, 2005, 43, 428-435
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Connective tissue massage, Chiropractic, Electrotherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cryotherapy, Lifestyle modification, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Mind-body medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Thermotherapy, Therapeutic ultrasound
104 Kohlbeck, F.J.; Haldeman, S.; Hurwitz, E.L.; Dagenais, S.
Supplemental care with medication-assisted manipulation versus spinal manipulation therapy alone for patients with chronic low back pain
J Manipulative Physiol Ther, 2005, 28, 245-252
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Non-randomized trial
105 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
106 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
107 Zullino, D.F.; Krenz, S.; Fresard, E.; Cancela, E.; Khazaal, Y.
Local back massage with an automated massage chair
General muscle and psychophysiologic relaxing properties
J Altern Complement Med, 2005, 11(6), 1103-1106
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Relaxation, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Mind-body medicine, Muscles, Randomized trial
108 Brooks, C.P.; Woodruff, L.D.; Wright, L.L.; Donatelli, R.
The immediate effects of manual massage on power-grip performance after maximal exercise in healthy adults
J Altern Complement Med, 2005, 11(6), 1093-1101
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Randomized trial
109 Hsieh, L.L.-C.; Kuo, C.-H.; Lee, L.H.; Yen, A.M.-F.; Chien, K.-L.; Chen, T.H.-H.
Treatment of low back pain by acupressure and physical therpy
Randomised controlled trial
BMJ, 2006, 1-5 (Internet)
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
110 Perlman, A.; Mojica, E.; Williams, A.-L.; Njike, V.; Katz, D.L.
Massage therapy for osteoarthritis of the knee
Results of randomized controlled trial
Altern Ther Health Med, 2006, 12(3), 60-61 (Abstract)
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Randomized trial
111 Sherman, K.J.; Cherkin, D.C.; Hawkes, R.J.; Miglioretti, D.L.; Deyo, R.A.
Randomized trial of therapeutic massage vs self-care book for chronic neck pain
Altern Ther Health Med, 2006, 12(3), 63 (Abstract)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Mind-body medicine, Neck pain, Lifestyle therapy, Randomized trial
112 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
113 Lafferty, W.E.; Downey, L.; McCarty, R.L.; Standish, L.J.; Patrick, D.L.
Evaluating CAM treatment at the end of life
A review of clinical trials for massage and meditation
Complement Ther Med, 2006, 14(2), 100-112
Anxiety, Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Manual therapy, Massage, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Palliative care, Mental diseases, Pain, Systematic review, Sickness
114 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
115 Han, S.H.; Hur, M.H.; Buckle, J.; Choi, J.; Lee, M.S.
Effect of aromatherapy on symptoms of dysmenorrhea in college students
A randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial
J Altern Complement Med, 2006, 12(6), 543-548
Aromatherapy, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lavendula, Lavendula officinalis, Manual therapy, Massage, Phytomedicine, Placebo-controlled, Prunus, Prunus dulcis, Randomized trial, Rosa, Rosa centifolia, sage, Salvia sclarea
116 Shor-Posner, G.; Hernandez-Reif, M.; Miguez, M.J.; Fletcher, M.; Quintero, N.; Baez, J.; Perez-Then, E.; Soto, S.; Mendoza, R.; Castillo, R.; Zhang, G.
Impact of a Massage Therapy Clinical Trial on immune status in young Dominican children infected with HIV-1
J Altern Complement Med, 2006, 12(6), 511-516
HIV, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Pediatrics, Randomized trial
117 Lawler, S.P.; Cameron, L.D.
A randomized, controlled trial of massage therapy as a treatment for migraine
Ann Behav Med, 2006, 32, 50-59
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Migraine, Nervous system, Randomized trial
118 Proctor, M.L.; Hing, W.; Johnson, T.C.; Murphy, P.A.
Spinal manipulation for primary and secondary dysmenorrhoea (Review)
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2006, 2006(4), 1-20
Chiropractic, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Osteopathy, Physiotherapy, Systematic review
119 Mehl-Madrona, L.; Kligler, B.; Silverman, S.; Lynton, H.; Merrell, W.
The impact of acupuncture and craniosacral therapy interventions on clinical outcomes in adults with astma
Explore, 2007, 3(1), 28-36
Acupuncture, Asthma, Respiratory diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cranio-sacral therapy, Manual therapy, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
120 Bull, L.
Sunflower therapy for children with specific learning difficulties (dyslexia)
A randomised, controlled trial
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2007, 13, 15-24
Bioenergetics, Homeopathy, Kinesiology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Pediatrics, Phytomedicine, Psychology/psychotherapy, Randomized trial
121 Walker, D.-M.; Smith, T.; Shaw, R.; Armstrong, S.
Reflexology's effect on polycystic ovary syndrome
On-going research
FACT, 2006, 11(Suppl. 1), 52 (Symposiumsbeitrag; Abstract)
Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Non-randomized trial, Polycystic ovary syndrome, Reflex therapy
122 Beider, S.; Moyer, C.A.
Randomized controlled trials of pediatric massage
A review
eCAM, 2007, 4(1), 23-34
Anxiety, Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Pediatrics, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Review (CR)
123 Billhult, A.; Bergbom, I.; Stener-Victorin, E.
Massage Relieves Nausea in Women with Breast Cancer Who Are Undergoing Chemotherapy
J Altern Complement Med, 2007, 13(1), 53-57
Breast cancer, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Gastrointestinal tract, Manual therapy, Massage, Randomized trial, Sickness
124 Wilkinson, I.S.A.; Prigmore, S.; Rayner, C.F.
A randomised-controlled trial examining the effects of reflexology of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2006, 12, 141-147
Respiratory diseases, Emphysema, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Randomized trial, Reflex therapy
125 Haraldsson, B.G.; Gross, A.R.; Myers, C.D.; Ezzo, J.M.; Morien, A.; Goldsmith, C.; Peloso, P.M.; Bronfort, G.
Massage for mechanical neck disorders
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2006, 3(CD004871), 1-58
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Neck pain, Systematic review
126 Underdown, A.; Barlow, J.; Chung, V.
Massage intervention for promoting mental and physical health in infants aged under six months
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2006, 4(CD005038), 1-28
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Pediatrics, Psychology/psychotherapy, Systematic review
127 Viggo Hansen, N.; Jorgensen, T.; Ortenblad, L.
Massage and touch for dementia
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2006, 4(CD004989), 1-15
Dementia, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Nervous system, Systematic review
128 Fisher, K.
Early experiences in a multidisciplinary pain management programme
Holistic Med, 1988, 3, 47-56
Alexander technique, Observational trial, Relaxation, Hypnosis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lifestyle modification, Manual therapy, Mind-body medicine, Psychology/psychotherapy, Pain, Self hypnosis, Chronic pain
129 Schulte, D.; Walach, H.
F.M. Alexander technique in the treatment of stuttering
A randomized single-case intervention study with ambulatory monitoring
Psychother Psychosom, 2006, 75(3), 190-191
Alexander technique, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stuttering
130 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
131 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
132 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
133 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
134 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
135 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
136 Dennis, J.; Cates, C.J.
Alexander technique for chronic asthma (Review)
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2000, 2(CD000995), (1-6) (Internet)
Alexander technique, Asthma, Respiratory diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Systematic review
137 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
138 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
139 Vernon, H.; Humphreys, B.K.
Manual therapy for neck pain
An overview of randomized clinical trials and systematic reviews
Eura Medicophys, 2007, 43(1), 91-118
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Neck pain, Randomized trial, Systematic review, Review (CR)
140 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)
141 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
142 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
143 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
144 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
145 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
146 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
147 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
148 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
149 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
150 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
151 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
152 Williams, N.H.; Hendry, M.; Lewis, R.; Russell, I.; Westmoreland, A.; Wilkinson, C.
Psychological response in spinal manipulation (PRISM)
A systematic review of psychological outcomes in randomised controlled trials
Complement Ther Med, 2007, 15(4), 271-283
Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Psychology/psychotherapy, Randomized trial, Systematic review
153 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
154 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
155 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
156 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
157 Everett, C.R.; Patel, R.K.
A systematic literature review of nonsurgical treatment in adult scoliosis
Spine, 2007, 32(19 Suppl.), S130-134
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Conventional medicine, Manual therapy, Physical therapy, Scoliosis, Systematic review
158 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
159 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
160 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
161 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
162 Coelho, H.F.; Boddy, K.; Ernst, E.
Massage therapy for the treatment of depression
A systematic review
Int J Clin Pract, 2008, 62(2), 325-333
Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Mental diseases, Systematic review
163 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
164 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
165 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
166 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
167 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
168 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
169 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
170 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
171 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
172 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
173 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
174 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)
175 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
176 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
177 Coelho, H.F.; Boddy, K.; Ernst, E.
A systematic review of classical European massage for alleviating perinatal depression and anxiety
FACT, 2008, 13(3), 150-156
Anxiety, Depression, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Mental diseases, Obstetrics, Systematic review
178 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
179 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
180 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
181 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
182 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
183 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
184 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
185 Furlan, A.D.; Imamura, M.; Dryden, T.; Irvin, E.
Massage for low-back pain
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2008, 1(CD001929), (1-104)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Massage, Systematic review
186 Wilkinson, S.; Barnes, K.; Storey, L.
Massage for symptom relief in patients with cancer
Systematic review
J Adv Nurs, 2008, 63(5), 430-439
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Massage, Systematic review
187 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
188 Wang, M.Y.; Tsai, P.S.; Lee, P.H.; Chang, W.Y.; Yang, C.M.
Systematic review and meta-analysis of the efficacy of tuina for cervical spondylosis
J Clin Nurs, 2008, 17(19), 2531-2538
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Meta-analysis, Neck, Spondylosis, Systematic review, Tuina
189 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)
190 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
191 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
192 Vernon, H.; Schneider, M.
Chiropractic management of myofascial trigger points and myofascial pain syndrome
A systematic review of the literature
J Manipulative Physiol Ther, 2009, 32, 14-24
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Muscles, Pain, Systematic review
193 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
194 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
195 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
196 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
197 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
198 Schneider, M.; Vernon, H.; Ko, G.; Lawson, G.; Perera, J.
Chiropractic management of fibromyalgia syndrome
A systematic review of the literature
J Manipulative Physiol Ther, 2009, 32, 25-40
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Fibromyalgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Systematic review
199 Ernst, E.
Massage therapy for cancer palliation and supportive care
A systematic review of randomised clinical trials
Support Care Cancer, 2009, 17(4), 333-337
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Manual therapy, Massage, Palliative care, Systematic review
200 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