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501 Scheer, J.W. van der; Groot, S. de; Postema, K.; Veeger, D.H.; Woude, L.H. van der
Design of a randomized-controlled trial on low-intensity aerobic wheelchair exercise for inactive persons with chronic spinal cord injury
Disabil Rehabil, 2013, 35(13), 1119-1126
Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Physical therapy, Querschnittlähmung, Randomized trial, Tetraplegie
502 Balthazard, P.; De Guemoens, P.; Rivier, G.; Demeulenaere, P.; Ballabeni, P.; Dériaz, O.
Manual therapy followed by specific active exercises versus a placebo followed by specific active exercises on the improvement of functional disability in patients with chronic non specific low back pain
A randomized controlled trial
BMC Musculoskel Disord, 2012, 13, 162; (1-11)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific), Pain, Chronic pain
503 Soni, A.; Joshi, A.; Mudge, N.; Wyatt, M.; Williamson, L.
Supervised exercise plus acupuncture for moderate to severe knee osteoarthritis
A small randomised controlled trial
Acupunct Med, 2012, 30(3), 176-181
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
504 Dreu, M.J. de; Wilk, A.S. van der; Poppe, E.; Kwakkel, G.; Wegen, E.E. van
Rehabilitation, exercise therapy and music in patients with Parkinson's disease
A meta-analysis of the effects of music-based movement therapy on walking ability, balance and quality of life
Parkinsonism Related Disord, 2012, 18(Suppl 1), S114-S119
Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Music therapy, Nervous system, Parkinson's disease, Physical therapy, Rehabilitation
505 Orendorz-Fraczkowska, K.; Pospiech, L.; Gawron, W.
(Results of combined treatment for vestibular receptor impairment with therapy and Ginkgo biloba extract ( Egb 761))
Otolaryngol Pol, 2002, 56(1), o.S. (Abstract)
Exercise therapy, Ginkgo, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Physical therapy, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Vertigo
506 Williams, S.; Whatman, C.; Hume, P.A.; Sheerin, K.
Kinesio taping in treatment and prevention of sports injuries
A meta-analysis of the evidence for its effectiveness
Sports Med, 2012, 42(2), 153-164
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Physical therapy, Prevention, Sports medicine, Taping
507 Caminiti, G.; Volterrani, M.; Cerrito, A.; Lippi, M.E.; Marazzi, G.; Mancuso, A.; Massaro, R.; Rosano., G.
Association of tai chi and endurance training in the rehabilitation of elderly patients with chronic heart failure
A randomized pilot study
Eur Heart J, 2010, 31(Suppl.1), 386 (Abstract)
Exercise therapy, Geriatrics, Cardiovascular diseases, Heart failure, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Rehabilitation, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
508 Brenke, R.
Die Wirkung des Saunabades, Wärmephase und Abkühlung, auf die Durchblutung der Extremitäten
Int Sauna Arch, 1990, 7(4), 161-164
Observational trial, Circulatory disorder, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Sauna
509 Franke, K.
Die Körperregulationen bei der Kneippkur, dargestellt am Verhalten des Blutdruckes
Med, 1954, 4, 122-123
Observational trial, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Kneipp therapy, Complementary and alternative medicine, Spa, Physical therapy
510 Kettenmann, B.; Wille, C.; Lurie-Luke, E.; Walter, D.; Kobal, G.
Impact of continuous low level heatwrap therapy in acute low back pain patients
Subjective and objective measurements
Clin J Pain, 2007, 23(8), 663-668
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific), Compress
511 Kreutzfeldt, A.; Albrecht, B.; Müller, K.
Einfluss des Wassertretens nach Kneipp auf die Immunregulation
(Influence of Kneipp-Hydrotherapy on immunoregulation)
Phys Med Rehab Kuror, 2003, 13, 208-214
Hydrotherapy, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Clinical research, Kneipp therapy, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial
512 Nadler, S.F.; Steiner, D.J.; Erasala, G.N.; Hengehold, D.A.; Hinkle, R.T.; Goodale, M.B.; Abeln, S.B.; Weingand, K.W.
Continuous low-level heat wrap therapy provides more effcacy than Ibuprofen and Acetaminophen for acute low back pain
Spine, 2002, 27(10), 1012-1017
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Physical therapy, Placebo, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific), Compress
513 Pflanz, M.; Brüggemann, W.; Blos, C.; Collatz, J.; Kersting, G.
Die Kneipp-Studie zur Prophylaxe von Koronarkrankheiten
Ergebnisse und Probleme der Vorstudie an 226 Probanden
Münch Med Wschr, 1972, 114(11), 491-496
Observational trial, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Kneipp therapy, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Lifestyle therapy, Physical therapy, Prevention
514 Winterfeld, H.-J.; Siewert, H.; Strangfeld, D.
Der Einsatz der Sauna zur Therapie und Prophylaxe der essentiellen Hypertonie im Stadium I und II unter besonderer Berücksichtigung der peripheren und zentralen Hämodynamik
Int Sauna Arch, 1986, 3, 37-46
Observational trial, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Prevention, Sauna
515 McLean, S.M.; Klaber Moffett, J.A.; Sharp, D.M.; Gardiner, E.
A randomised controlled trial comparing graded exercise treatment and usual physiotherapy for patients with non-specific neck pain (the GET UP nack pain trial)
Man Ther, 2013, 18(3), 199-205
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Neck pain, Physical therapy, Physiotherapy, Randomized trial
516 French, H.P.; Cusack, T.; Brennan, M.A.; Caffrey, M.A.; Conroy, R.; Cuddy, M.V.; Fitzgerald, O.M.; Gilsenan, M.C.; Kane, D.; O'Connell, P.G.; White, M.B.; McCarthy, G.M.
Exercise and Manual therapy Arthritis Research Trial (EMPART) for osteoarthritis of the hip
A multicentre randomised controlled trial
Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 2013, 94(2), 302-314
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Hip arthrosis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases
517 Garrett, M.; Hogan, N.; Larkin, A.; Saunders, J.; Jakeman, P.; Coote, S.
Exercise in the community for people with multiple sclerosis
A follow-up of people with minimal gait impairment
Multiple Sclerosis, 2013, 19(6), 790-798
Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Multiple sclerosis, Nervous system, Physical therapy, Randomized trial
518 Grøntved, A.; Rimm, E.B.; Willett, W.C.; Andersen, L.B.; Hu, F.B.
A prospective study of weight training and risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus in men
Arch Intern Med, 2012, 172(17), 1306-1312
Andrology, Observational trial, Exercise therapy, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Prevention, Metabolic diseases, Aerobic training, Strength training
519 Gayda, M.; Bosquet, L.; Paillard, F.; Garzon, M.; Sosner, P.; Juneau, M.; Bélanger, M.; Nigam, A.
Effect of sauna alone versus postexercise sauna baths on short-term heart rate variability in patients with untreated hypertension
J Cardiopulm Rehabil Prev, 2012, 32(3), 147-154
Exercise therapy, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Sauna
520 Chen, C.; Chen, C.; Hsu, S.; Chou, S.; Wang, K.
Effect of magnetic knee wrap on quadriceps strength in patients with symptomatic knee osteoarthritis
Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 2008, 89(12), 2258-2264
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Magnetic field therapy, Physical therapy, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases
521 Khoromi, S.; Blackman, M.; Kingman, A.; Patsalides, A.; Matheny, L.; Adams, S.; Pilla, A.; Max, M.
Low intensity permanent magnets in the treatment of chronic lumbar radicular pain
J Pain Symptom Manage, 2007, 34(4), 434-445
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Magnetic field therapy, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Pain, Chronic pain
522 Cepeda, M.S.; Barr, D.B.; Sarquis, T.; Miranda, N.; Garcia, R.J.; Zarate, C.
Static magnetic therapy does not decrease pain or opioid requirements
A randomized double-blind trial
Anesth Analg, 2007, 104(2), 290-294
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Magnetic field therapy, Physical therapy, Placebo-controlled, Postoperative complaints, Randomized trial, Pain
523 Schabrun, S.M.; Cannan, A.; Mullens, R.; Dunphy, M.; Pearson, T.; Lau, C.; Chipchase, L.S.
The effect of interactive neurostimulation therapy on myofascial trigger points associated with mechanical neck pain
A preliminary randomized, sham-controlled trial
J Altern Complement Med, 2012, 18(10), 946-952
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Electrotherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Neck pain, Physical therapy, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
524 Hajiamini, Z.; Masoud, S.N.; Ebadi, A.; Mahboubh, A.; Matin, A.A.
Comparing the effects of ice massage and acupressure on labor pain reduction
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2012, 18(3), 169-172
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cryotherapy, Manual therapy, Massage, Physical therapy, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Obstetrics, Thermotherapy, Traditional Chinese medicine, Geburtsschmerz
525 Obasi, C.N.; Brown, R.; Ewers, T.; Barlow, S.; Gassman, M.; Zgierska, A.; Coe, C.L.; Barrett, B.
Advantage of meditation over exercise in reducing cold and flu illness is related to improved function and quality of life
Influenza Other Respi Viruses, 2012, 7(6), 938-944
Respiratory diseases, Exercise therapy, Common cold, Flu, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial
526 Ni, X.; Xie, Y.; Wang, Q.; Zhong, H.; Chen, M.; Wang, F.; Xiong, L.
Cardioprotective effect of transcutaneous electric acupoint stimulation in the pediatric cardiac patients
A randomized controlled clinical trial
Paediatr Anaest, 2012, 22(8), 805-811
Acupuncture, Surgery, Electrotherapy, Heart, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pediatrics, Physical therapy, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), Traditional Chinese medicine
527 Stedge, H.L.; Kroskie, R.M.; Docherty, C.L.
Kinesio taping and the circulation and endurance ratio of the gastrocnemius muscle
J Athletic Train, 2012, 47(6), 635-642
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Muscles, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Sports medicine, Taping, Kinesio-taping
528 Oliveira, A.M.; Peccin, M.S.; Silva, K.N.; Teixeira, L.E.; Trevisani, V.F.
Impact of exercise on the functional capacity and pain of patients with knee osteoarthritis
A randomized clinical trial
Rev Bras Reumatol, 2010, 52(6), 876-882
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Rehabilitation, Rheumatic diseases, Strength training
529 Varambally, S.; Gangadhar, B.N.; Thirthalli, J.; Jagannathan, A.; Kumar, S.; Venkatasubramanian, G.; Muralidhar, D.; Subbakrishna, D.K.; Nagendra, H.R.
Therapeutic efficacy of add-on yogasana intervention in stabilized outpatient schizophrenia
Randomized controlled comparison with exercise and waitlist
Indian J Psych, 2012, 54(3), 227-232
Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Physical therapy, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Schizophrenia, Yoga
530 Lan, F.; Ma, Y.H.; Xue, J.X.; Wang, T.L.; Ma, D.Q.
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation on acupoints reduces fentanyl requirement for postoperative pain relief after total hip arthroplasty in elderly patients
Minerva Anestesiol, 2012, 78(8), 887-895
Acupuncture, Electrotherapy, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Placebo-controlled, Postoperative complaints, Randomized trial, Pain, Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), Traditional Chinese medicine
531 Hanh, T.; Serog, P.; Fauconnier, J.; Batailler, P.; Mercier, F.; Roques, C.F.; Blin, P.
One-year effectiveness of a 3-week balneotherapy program for the treatment of overweight or obesity
eCAM, 2012, 2012, 150839; (1-7)
Balneology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Overweight, Trinkkur
532 Cramer, H.; Lauche, R.; Hohmann, C.; Lüdtke, R.; Haller, H.; Michalsen, A.; Langhorst, J.; Dobos, G.
Randomised-controlled trial comparing yoga and home-based exercise for chronic neck pain
Clin J Pain, 2013, 29(3), 216-233
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Neck pain, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Yoga
533 Ke, Y-M.; Ou, M.-C.; Ho, C.-K.; Lin, Y.-S.; Liu, H.-Y.; Chang, W.-A.
Effects of somatothermal far-infrared ray on primary dysmenorrhea
A pilot study
eCAM, 2012, 2012, 240314; (1-8)
Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Magnetic field therapy, Physical therapy, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
534 Ren, K.; Qiu, J.; Wang, X.; Niu, F.; Jiang, T.
The effect of a sweet potato, footbath, and acupressure intervention in preventing constipation in hospitalized patients with acute coronary syndromes
Gastroenterol Nurs, 2012, 35(4), 271-277
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Balneology, Heart attack, Cardiovascular diseases, Ipomoea, Ipomoea batatas, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Physical therapy, Phytomedicine, Prevention, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Constipation, Heilbad
535 Jeitler, M.
Randomisiert-kontrollierte Studie zur Wirksamkeit von Meditation bei chronischen Nacken-/Halswirbelsäulenschmerzen und Disstress
2012, 1-86 + Anh. (Dissertation)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Cervical syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Neck pain, Physical therapy, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Pain, Stress, Chronic pain
536 Tong, Y.; Yu, Q.; Leng, Y.
Chinese herbal fomentation at the yongquan point (k1)
A potential hypotensive regimen
J Altern Complement Med, 2012, 18(12), 1168-1171
Aconitum, Aconitum lateralis, Apocynum, Apocynum venetum, Observational trial, High blood pressure, Evodia, Chinese medicinal herbs, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Leonurus, Physical therapy, Speranskia tuberculata, Thermotherapy, Traditional Chinese medicine
537 Jeitler, M.
Randomisiert-kontrollierte Studie zur Wirksamkeit von Meditation bei chronischen Nacken-/Halswirbelsäulenschmerzen und Disstress
2012, 1-86 + Anh. (Dissertation)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Cervical syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Neck pain, Physical therapy, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Pain, Stress, Chronic pain
538 Cramer, H.; Baumgarten, C.; Choi, K.-E.; Lauche, R.; Saha, F.J.; Musail, F.; Dobos, G.
Thermotherapy self-treatment for neck pain relief
A randomized controlled trial
Eur J Integr Med, 2012, 4(4), e371-e378
Balneology, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Neck pain, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Thermotherapy, Peloidtherapie, Peat therapy
539 Khandekar, J.D.; Scanlon, E.F.; Garces, R.M.; Prasad, G.; Lawrence, G.A.
A Phase II Study with Radiofrequency Hyperthermia (HT), Radiation (RT), and Chemotherapy (CT) with 5-FU and Methylccnu (MeCCNU) in Carcinomas of the Pancreas and Stomach
Proc Am Assoc Cancer Res, 1983, 24(155), 155 (Abstract)
Pancreatic cancer, Hyperthermia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Stomach cancer, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Thermotherapy
540 Schmiedel, V.
Natürliche Fettsenkung beim metabolischen Syndrom
EHK, 2012, 61(6), 352-357
Fiber, Exercise therapy, Nutrition/diet, Basic Research, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic syndrome, Physical therapy, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Metabolic diseases, Stress, Review (CR)
541 Öhman, A.M.
The immediate effect of kinesiology taping on muscular imbalance for infants with congenital muscular torticollis
PM R, 2012, 4(7), 504-508
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pediatrics, Physical therapy, Taping, Kinesio-taping
542 Schuth, M.
Randomisierte, kontrollierte Studie zur Wirkung der F.M. Alexandertechnik bei chronischen Nachkenschmerzen
Eine Pilotstudie
2011, 1-118 (Dissertation)
Alexander technique, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Neck pain, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Pain, Thermotherapy, Chronic pain
543 Schencking, M.; Wilm, S.; Redaelli, M.
A comparison of Kneipp hydrotherapy with conventional physiotherapy in the treatment of osteoarthritis
A pilot trial
J Integr Med, 2013, 11(1), 17-25
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Hip arthrosis, Hydrotherapy, Clinical research, Kneipp therapy, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Physical therapy, Physiotherapy, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases
544 He, W.; Zhou, Z.; Li, J.; Wang, L.; Zhu, B.; Litscher, G.
Auricular acupressure plus exercise for treating primary obese women
A randomized controlled clinical trial
Med Acupunct, 2012, 24(4), 227-232
Acupuncture, Exercise therapy, Obesitiy, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ear acupuncture, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
545 Abbott, J.H.; Robertson, M.C.; Chapple, C.; Pinto, D.; Wright, A.A.; Leon de la Barra, S.; Baxter, G.D.; Theis, J.C.; Campbell, A.J.
Manual therapy, exercise therapy, or both, in addition to usual care, for osteoarthritis of the hip or knee: a randomized controlled trial
1: Clinical effectiveness
Osteoarthritis Cartilage, 2013, 21(4), 525-534
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Hip arthrosis, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Physical therapy, Physiotherapy, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases
546 Reix, P.; Aubert, F.; Werck-Gallois, M.C.; Toutain, A.; Mazzocchi, C.; Moreux, N.; Bellon, G.; Rabilloud, M.; Kassai, B.
Exercise with incorporated expiratory manoeuvres was as effective as breathing techniques for airway clearance in children with cystic fibrosis
A randomised crossover trial
J Physiother, 2012, 58(4), 241-247
Breathing therapy, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pediatrics, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Mucoviscidosis
547 Teys, P.; Bisset, L.; Collins, N.; Coombes, B.; Vicenzino, B.
One-week time course of the effects of Mulligan's Mobilisation with Movement and taping in painful shoulders
Man Ther, 2013, 18(5), 372-377
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Schulterschmerz (unspezifisch), Taping
548 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
549 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
550 Shin, Y.I.; Kim, N.G.; Park, K.J.; Kim, D.W.; Hong, G.Y.; Shin, B.C.
Skin adhesive low-level light therapy for dysmenorrhoea
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, pilot trial
Arch Gynec Obstet, 2012, 286(4), 947-952
Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Laser therapy, Physical therapy, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, low-level laser therapy
551 Hackermeier, U.
Evaluation der Wirksamkeit einer häuslichen Kneipp'schen Hydrotherapie bei Patient/innen mit Post-Polio-Syndrom - eine randomisierte klinische Pilotstudie
2013, 1-78 (Dissertation)
Hydrotherapy, Infections, Poliomyelitis, Clinical research, Kneipp therapy, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial
552 Stein, C.
Prospektive, klinische Studie zum Einfluss serieller Kaltwasserreize (Kneippscher Oberguss) auf die Lungenfunktion, die Immunabwehr und das subjektive Wohlbefinden bei gesunden Probanden
2011, 1-143 (Dissertation)
Observational trial, Hydrotherapy, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Clinical research, Kneipp therapy, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy
553 Silva Parreira, P. do C.; Menezes Costa, L. da C.; Takahashi, R.; Hespanhol, L.C. jun.; Motta Silva, T.; Luz, M.A. da jun.; Pena Costa, L.O.; Cook, J.
Do convolutions in Kinesio Taping matter?
Comparison of two Kinesio Taping approaches in patients with chronic non-specific low back pain: protocol of a randomised trial
J Physiother, 2013, 59(1), 52 (Abstract; Studienprotokoll)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific), Taping, Kinesio-taping
554 Gerber, M.; Brand, S.; Elliot, C.; Holsboer-Trachsler, E.; Pühse, U.; Beck, J.
Aerobic exercise training and burnout
A pilot study with male participants suffering from burnout
BMC Res Notes, 2013, 6, 78; (1-9)
Andrology, Observational trial, Exercise therapy, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Mental diseases, Aerobic training
555 Silva, A.; Queiroz, S.S. de; Andersen, M.L.; Monico-Neto, M.; Silveira Campos, R.M. da; Roizenblatt, S.; Tufik, S.; Mello, M.T. de
Passive body heating improves sleep patterns in female patients with fibromyalgia
Clinics, 2013, 68(2), 135-139
Balneology, Observational trial, Fibromyalgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Mental diseases, Rheumatic diseases, Sleep disorders
556 Byström, M.G.; Rasmussen-Barr, E.; Grooten, W.J.
Motor control exercises reduces pain and disability in chronic and recurrent low back pain
A meta-analysis
Spine, 2013, 38(6), E350-E358
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Meta-analysis, Physical therapy, Pain
557 Rakel, D.; Mundt, M.; Ewers, T.; Fortney, L.; Zgierska, A.; Gassman, M.; Barrett, B.
Value associated with mindfulness meditation and moderate exercise intervenions in acute respiratory infection
The MEPARI study
Fam Pract, 2013, 30(4), 390-397
Mindfulness meditation, Respiratory diseases, Exercise therapy, Common cold, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial
558 Licciardone, J.C.; Minotti, D.E.; Gatchel, R.J.; Kearns, C.M.; Singh, K.P.
Osteopathic manual treatment and ultrasound therapy for chronic low back pain
A randomized controlled trial
Ann Fam Med, 2013, 11(2), 122-129
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Osteopathy, Physical therapy, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Pain, Therapeutic ultrasound, Chronic pain
559 Heredia-Rizo, A.M.; López-Hervás, A.; Herrera-Monge, P.; Gutiérrez-Leonard, A.; Pina-Pozo, F.
Shoulder functionality after manual therapy in subjects with shoulder impingement syndrome
A case series
J Bodyw Mov Ther, 2013, 17(2), 212-218
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Electrotherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Schulterschmerz (unspezifisch), Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), Impingement-Syndrom
560 Cecchi, F.; Negrini, S.; Pasquini, G.; Paperini, A.; Conti, A.A.; Chiti, M.; Zaina, F.; Macchi, C.; Molino-Lova, R.
Predictors of functional outcome in patients with chronic low back pain undergoing back school, individual physiotherapy or spinal manipulation
Eur J Phys Rehabil Med, 2012, 48(3), 371-378
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Physical therapy, Physiotherapy, Randomized trial, Rückenschule
561 Cleland, J.A.; Mintken, P.E.; McDewitt, A.; Bieniek, M.L.; Carpenter, K.J.; Kulp, K.; Whitman, J.M.
Manual physical therapy and exercise versus supervised home exercise in the management of patients status post inversion ankle sprain
A multi-center randomized clinical trial
J Orthop Sports Phys Ther, 2013, 43(7), 443-455
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Physical therapy, Physiotherapy, Randomized trial, Sprain
562 Adelson, P.D.; Wisniewski, S.R.; Beca, J.; Brown, S.D.; Bell, M.; Muizelaar, J.P.; Okada, P.; Beers, S.R.; Balasubramani, G.K.; Hirtz, D.
Comparison of hypothermia and normotheramia after severe traumatic brain injury in children (Cool Kids)
A phase 3, randomised controlled trial
Lancet (Neurology), 2013, 12, 546-553
Brain injury, Hypothermie, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Pediatrics, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Thermotherapy
563 Eadie, J.; Water, A.T. van de; Lonsdale, C.; Tully, M.A.; Mechelen, W. van; Boreham, C.A.; Daly, L.; McDonough, S.M.; Hurley, D.A.
Physiotherapy for sleep disturbance in people with chronic low back pain
Results of a feasibility randomized controlled trial
Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 2013, 94(11), 2083-2092
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Physical therapy, Physiotherapy, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Walking
564 Bartley, C.A.; Hay, M.; Bloch, M.H.
Meta-analysis
Aerobic exercise for the treatment of anxiety disorders
Prog Neuropsychopharmacol Biol Psychiatry, 2013, 45, 34-39
Anxiety, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Physical therapy, Mental diseases
565 Adamsen, L.; Stage, M.; Laursen, J.; Rørth, M.; Quist, M.
Exercise and relaxation intervention for patients with advanced lung cancer
A qualitative feasibility study
Scand J Med Sci Sports, 2012, 22(6), 804-815
Observational trial, Exercise therapy, Relaxation, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Lung cancer, Mind-body medicine, Physical therapy
566 Sherman, K.J.; Wellman, R.D.; Cook, A.J.; Cherkin, D.C.; Ceballos, R.M.
Mediators of yoga and stretching for chronic low back pain
eCAM, 2013, 2013, 130818; (1-11)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Yoga, Stretching
567 Bach, D.
Trinkkuren mit Tee und anderen Flüssigkeiten
Fortschr Urol Nephrol, 1985, 23, 189-200
Urinary calculus, Urinary tract, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Spa, Physical therapy, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Tea, Trinkkur
568 Panton, L.; Simonavice, E.; Williams, K.; Mojock, C.; Kim, J.S.; Kingsley, J.D.; McMillan, V.; Mathis, R.
Effects of Class IV laser therapy on fibromyalgia impact and function in women with fibromyalgia
J Altern Complement Med, 2013, 19(5), 445-452
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Fibromyalgia, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Laser therapy, Physical therapy, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases
569 Ngai, S.P.; Jones, A.Y.
Changes in skin impedance and heart rate variability with application of acu-TENS to BL 13 (Feishu)
J Altern Complement Med, 2013, 19(6), 558-563
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Electrotherapy, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Physical therapy, Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), Traditional Chinese medicine, Vegetative nervous system
570 Mueller, G.; Hopman, M.T.; Perret, C.
Comparison of respiratory muscle training methods in individuals with motor and sensory complete tetraplegia
A randomized controlled trial
J Rehabil Med, 2013, 45(3), 248-253
Breathing therapy, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Physical therapy, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Tetraplegie, Strength training
571 Tuncer, A.B.; Ergun, N.; Tuncer, A.H.; Karahan, S.
Effectiveness of manual therapy and home physical therapy in patients with temporomandibular disorders
A randomized controlled trial
J Bodyw Mov Ther, 2013, 17(3), 302-308
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Tempromandibular joint disorder, Manual therapy, Physical therapy, Randomized trial
572 Wessalowski, R.; Schneider, D.T.; Mils, O.; Friemann, V.; Kyrillopoulou, O.; Schaper, J.; Matuschek, C.; Rothe, K.; Leuschner, I.; Willers, R.; Schönberger, S.; Göbel, U.; Calaminus, G.
Regional deep hyperthermia for salvage treatment of children and adolescents with refractory or recurrent non-testicular malignant germ-cell tumours
An open-lable, non-randomised, single-institution, phase 2 study
Lancet, 2013, 14(9), 843-852
Observational trial, Hyperthermia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Physical therapy, Thermotherapy
573 Pinto, D.; Robertson, M.C.; Abbott, J.H.; Hansen, P.; Campbell, A.J.
Manual therapy, exercise therapy, or both, in addition to usual care, for osteoarthritis of the hip or knee
2: Economic evaluation alongside a randomized controlled trial
Osteoarthritis Cartilage, 2013, 21(10), 1504-1513
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Hip arthrosis, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Economy, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases
574 Liu, X.L.; Tan, J.Y.; Wang, T.; Zhang, Q.; Zhang, M.; Yao, L.Q.; Chen, J.X.
Effectiveness of home-based pulmonary rehabilitation for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Rehabil Nurs, 2014, 39(1), 36-59
Respiratory diseases, Exercise therapy, Emphysema, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lifestyle modification, Meta-analysis, Mind-body medicine, Physical therapy, Rehabilitation
575 Homnick, D.N.; Henning, K.M.; Swain, C.V.; Homnick, T.D.
Effect of therapeutic horseback riding on balance in community-dwelling older adults with balance deficits
J Altern Complement Med, 2013, 19(7), 622-626
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Geriatrics, Therapeutic horse riding, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Physical therapy
576 Teut, M.; Roesner, E.J.; Ortiz, M.; Reese, F.; Binting, S.; Roll, S.; Fischer, H.F.; Michalsen, A.; Willich, S.N.; Brinkhaus, B.
Mindful walking in psychologically distressed individuals
A randomized controlled trial
eCAM, 2013, Article ID 489856, (1-7)
Mindfulness meditation, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Physical therapy, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Stress, Walking
577 Ablin, J.N.; Häuser, W.; Buskila, D.
Spa treatment (balneotherapy) for fibromyalgia
A qualitative-narrative review and a historical perspective
eCAM, 2013, Article ID 638050, (1-5)
Balneology, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Fibromyalgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Spa, Physical therapy, Rheumatic diseases, Review (CR)
578 Luque-Suarez, A.; Navarro-Ledesma, S.; Petocz, P.; Hancock, M.J.; Hush, J.
Short term effects of kinesiotaping on acromiohumeral distance in asymptomatic subjects
A randomized controlled trial
Man Ther, 2013, 18(6), 573-577
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Bioenergetics, Kinesiology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Schulterschmerz (unspezifisch), Taping
579 Rock, C.L.; Byers, T.E.; Colditz, G.A.; Demark-Wahnefried, W.; Ganz, P.A.; Wolin, K.Y.; Elias, A.; Krontiras, H.; Liu, J.; Naughton, M.; Pakiz, B.; Parker, B.A.; Sedjo, R.L.; Wyatt, H.
Reducing breast cancer recurrence with weight loss, a vanguard trial
The Exercise and Nutrition to Enhance Recovery and Good Health for You (ENERGY) Trial
Contemp Clin Trials, 2013, 34, 282-295 (Studienprotokoll)
Exercise therapy, Breast cancer, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Physical therapy, Prevention, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Overweight
580 Maczkowiak, S.; Hölter, G.; Otten, H.
WATSU - Zur Wirksamkeit unterschiedlich akzentuierter bewegungstherapeutischer Interventionen bei klinisch depressiven Patienten
Bewegunstherapie und Gesundheitssport, 2007, 23, 58-64
Observational trial, Exercise therapy, Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Mental diseases, Traditional Japanese medicine, Watsu, Shiatsu
581 Chesterton, L.S.; Lewis, A.M.; Sim, J.; Mallen, C.D.; Mason, E.E.; Hay, E.M.; Windt, D.A. van der
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation as adjunct to primary care management for tennis elbow
Pragmatic randomised controlled trial (TATE trial)
BMJ, 2013, 247 (Epub ahead of print), f5160; (1-12)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Electrotherapy, Epicondylitis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)
582 French, H.P.; Galvin, R.; Cusack, T.; McCarthy, G.M.
Predictors of short-term outcome to exercise and manual therapy for people with hip osteoarthritis
Phys Ther, 2014, 94(1), 31-39
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases
583 Mamidi, P.; Gupta, K.
Efficacy of certain yogic and naturopathic procedures in premature ejaculation
A pilot study
Int J Yoga, 2013, 6(2), 118-122
Acupressure, Acupuncture, Andrology, Balneology, Ejaculatio praecox, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Yoga, Peloidtherapie, Peat therapy
584 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
585 Gates, N.; Fiatarone Singh, M.A.; Sachdev, P.S.; Valenzuela, M.
The effect of exercise training on cognitive function in older adults with mild cognitive impairment
A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Am J Geriatr Psychiatry, 2013, 21(11), 1086-1097
Exercise therapy, Dementia, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Nervous system, Physical therapy
586 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
587 Manjunath, R.B.; Varambally, S.; Thirthalli, J.; Basavaraddi, I.V.; Gangadhar, B.N.
Efficacy of yoga as an add-on treatment for in-patients with functional psychotic disorder
Indian J Psych, 2013, 55(Suppl. 3), S374-S378
Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Physical therapy, Mental diseases, Psychosis, Randomized trial, Yoga
588 Gin, H.; Demeaux, J.-L.; Grelaud, A.; Grolleau, A.; Droz-Perroteau, C.; Robinson, P.; Lassalle, R.; Abouelfath, A.; Boisseau, M.; Toussaint, C.; Moore, N.
Observation of the long-term effects of lifestyle intervention during balneotherapy in metabolic syndrome
Thérapie, 2013, 68(3), 163-167
Balneology, Observational trial, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lifestyle modification, Metabolic syndrome, Mind-body medicine, Physical therapy, Metabolic diseases
589 Engel, R.M.; Vemulpad, S.R.; Beath, K.
Short-term effects of a course of manual therapy and exercise in people with moderate chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
A preliminary clinical trial
J Manipulative Physiol Ther, 2013, 36(8), 490-496
Respiratory diseases, Exercise therapy, Chiropractic, Emphysema, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Physical therapy, Randomized trial
590 Richmond, S.J.; Gunadasa, S.; Bland, M.; MacPherson, H.
Copper bracelets and magnetic wrist straps for rheumatoid arthritis - analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects
A randomised double-blind placebo controlled crossover trial
PLoS ONE, 2013, 8(9), e71529; (1-9)
Arthritis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Magnetic field therapy, Physical therapy, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases
591 Albornoz-Cabello, M.; Maya-Martin, J.; Toledo-Marhuenda, J.V.; Dominguez-Maldonado, G.; Sánchez-Joya, M. del M.; Castro-Sánchez, A.M.
Psychophysical scale of perception levels in neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES)
Eur J Integr Med, 2013, 5(3), 279-283
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Electrotherapy, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Muscles, Nervous system, Physical therapy
592 Nugraha, B.; Neues-Lahusen, M.; Candir, F.; Gutenbrunner, C.
Effects of a series of H2S mineral water bathing on pain in patients with fibromyalgia syndrome
A pilot study
Phys Rehab Kur Med, 2011, 21(6), 284-289
Balneology, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Fibromyalgia, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Sulfur, Heilbad
593 Reinhardt, R.; Wehrbein, H.; Tokhi, A.
Die Wirksamkeit von Muskeltraining im orofazialen System bei Patienten mit Fibromyalgie-Syndrom
Phys Rehab Kur Med, 2013, 23(4), 221-224
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Fibromyalgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Rheumatic diseases, Pain, Strength training
594 Klopp, R.C.; Niemer, W.; Schulz, J.
Komplementär-therapeutische Stimulierung der defizitären autorhythmischen arteriolären Vasomotion mittels eines biorhythmisch definierten physikalischen Reizes auf die mikrozirkulation und das Immunsystem bei 50-jährigen Rehabilitanden
J Complement Integr Med, 2013, 10(Suppl.), S31-S39
Andrology, Chronobiology, Circulatory disorder, Geriatrics, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Magnetic field therapy, Physical therapy, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Rehabilitation
595 Klopp, R.C.; Niemer, W.; Schulz, J.
Wirkungen einer physikalischen Stimulierung der spontanen arteriolären Vasomotion bei Rehabilitanden unterschiedlichen Alters
J Complement Integr Med, 2013, 10(Suppl.), S15-S21
BEMER, Geriatrics, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Magnetic field therapy, Physical therapy, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Rehabilitation
596 Bohn, W.; Hess, L.; Burger, R.
Die Wirkungen der "Physikalischen Gefäßtherapie BEMER®“, eines physikalischen Stimulationsverfahrens präkapillärer Mikrogefäße bei gestörter Mikrozirkulation auf Schlaf, Schmerz und Lebensqualität von Patienten mit unterschiedlichen Krankheitsbildern unte
J Complement Integr Med, 2013, 10(Suppl.), S5-S13
BEMER, Observational trial, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Magnetic field therapy, Physical therapy, Pain
597 Kacerovská, D.; Pizinger, K.; Majer, F.; Smíd, F.
Photodynamic therapy of nonmelanoma skin cancer with topical hypericum perforatum extract
A pilot study
Photochem Photobiol, 2008, 84(3), 779-785
Observational trial, Hypericum, St John's wort, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Light therapy, Physical therapy, Phytomedicine
598 Leung, W.W.; Jones, A.Y.M.; Ng, S.S.M.; Wong, C.Y.N.; Lee, J.F.Y.
Acupuncture transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation reduces discomfort associated with barostat-induced rectal distension
A randomized-controlled study
World J Gastroenterol, 2013, 19(3), 381-388
Acupuncture, Darm, Electrotherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Straight intestine, Physical therapy, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), Traditional Chinese medicine
599 Durmus, D.; Alayli, G.; Aliyazicioglu, Y.; Buyukakincak, O.; Canturk, F.
Effects of glucosamine sulfate and exercise therapy on serum leptin levels in patients with knee osteoarthritis
Preliminary results of randomized controlled clinical trial
Rheumatol Int, 2013, 33(3), 593-599
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Endocrinology, Glucosamin, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Leptin
600 Ekblom-Bak, E.; Ekblom, B.; Vikström, M. et al.
The importance of non-exercise physical activity for cardiovascular health and longevity
Brit J Sports Med, 2013, Epub ahead of print,
Observational trial, Exercise therapy, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Prevention