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1 Heijden, G.J.M.G. van der; Windt, D.A.W.M. van der; Winter, A.F. de
Physiotherapy for patients with soft tissue shoulder disorders
A systematic review of randomised clinical trials
BMJ, 1997, 315(5.7.), 25-30
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Rheumatic diseases, Systematic review
2 Branco, K.; Naese, M.A.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Clinical Outcome After Low-Level Laser Acupuncture, Microamps Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation, and Other Alternative Therapies. An Open Protocol Study
J Altern Complement Med, 1999, 5(1), 5-26
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Carpal tunnel syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Physical therapy, Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), Traditional Chinese medicine
3 David, J.; Modi, S.; Aluko, A.A.; Robertshaw, C.; Farebrother, J.
Chronic neck pain
A comparison of acupuncture treatment and physiotherapy
Brit J Rheumatol, 1998, 37(10), 1118-1122
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Neck pain, Physical therapy, Traditional Chinese medicine
4 Leng, G.C.; Fowler, B.; Ernst, E.
Exercise for intermittent claudication
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2000, 2(CD000990), 1-27
Exercise therapy, Cardiovascular diseases, Claudication, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Lifestyle therapy, Physical therapy, Systematic review
5 Panossian, A.; Oganessian, A.S.; Ambartsumian, M.; Gabrielian, E.S.; Wagner, H.; Wikman, G.
Effects of heavy physical exercise and adaptogens on nitric oxide content in human saliva
Phytomed, 1999, 6(1), 17-26
Exercise therapy, Bryonia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Lifestyle therapy, Physical therapy, Phytomedicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Schizandra, Schizandra chinensis, Stress
6 Hill, S.; Eckett, M.J.H.; Paterson, C.; Harkness, E.F.
A pilot study to evaluate the effects of floatation spa treatment on patients with osteoarthritis
Complement Ther Med, 1999, 7(4), 235-238
Arthritis, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Spa, Physical therapy
7 Brockow, T.; Dillner, A.; Franke, A.; Resch, K.-L.
Analgesic Effects of Carbon Dioxide Insufflations as Adjunct Therapy in Persons with Non-Specific Neck or Low Back Pain - An Open, Randomised, Controlled, Clinical Trial
Evidence-Based Complementary Medicine: International Congress on Clinical Research and Quality Management in Complementary Medicine, Munich, April 6 to 8, 2000
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2000, 7(1), 40 (Abstract)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, CO2, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific)
8 Franke, A.; Reiner, L.; Pratzel, H.G.; Franke, T; Resch, K.-L.
Long-Term Efficacy of Radon Spa Therapy in Rheumatoid Arthritis - A Randomized, Sham-Controlled Study and Follow-Up
Evidence-Based Complementary Medicine: International Congress on Clinical Research and Quality Management in Complementary Medicine, Munich, April 6 to 8, 2000
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2000, 7(1), 41 (Abstract)
Arthritis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Spa, Physical therapy, Radon, Randomized trial
9 Grüber, C.; Riesberg, A.; Mansmann, U.; Wahn, U; Bühring, M.
Does Hydrotherapy Prevent Common Cold?
Randomized Controlled Trial in Preschool Children with Frequent Common Colds. Evidence-Based Complementary Medicine: International Congress on Clinical Research and Quality Management in Complementary Medicine, Munich, April 6 to 8, 2000
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2000, 7(1), 41 (Abstract)
Respiratory diseases, Common cold, Hydrotherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pediatrics, Physical therapy, Randomized trial
10 Krause, R.; Lewin, G.; Bühring, M.; Popov, I.; Deuse, U.; Howest, S.; Schildmann, J.; Stange, R.; Uehleke, B.
Serial Irradiation with Physiological Doses of Ultraviolet Light Improves Antioxidative Capacity of Blood Plasma
Evidence-Based Complementary Medicine: International Congress on Clinical Research and Quality Management in Complementary Medicine, Munich, April 6 to 8, 2000
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2000, 7(1), 44 (Abstract)
Blood/Lymphatic system, Experiment, Basic Research, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial
11 Verhagen, A.P.; Vet, H.C.W. de; Bie, R.A. de; Kessels, A.G.H.; Boers, M.; Knipschild, P.G.
Taking Baths
The Efficacy of Balneotherapy for Patients with Arthritis. A Systematic Review. Evidence-Based Complementary Medicine: International Congress on Clinical Research and Quality Management in Complementary Medicine, Munich, April 6 to 8, 2000
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2000, 7(1), 53-54 (Abstract)
Arthritis, Balneology, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Spa, Physical therapy, Systematic review
12 Alfano, A.P.; Taylor, A.G.; Foresman, P.A.; Dunkl, P.R.; McConnell, G.G.; Conaway, M.R.; Gillies, G.T.
Static Magnetic Fields for Treatment of Fibromyalgia
A Randomized Controlled Trial
J Altern Complement Med, 2001, 7(1), 53-64
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Fibromyalgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Magnetic field therapy, Physical therapy, Randomized trial
13 Falkenbach, A.
Körperliche Belastung, Ernährung und Sonnenexposition zur Prävention der Osteoporose
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2001, 8(4), 196-204
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Calciferol, Calcium, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Light therapy, Osteoporosis, Physical therapy, Prevention, Systematic review
14 Ahonen, E.; Hakumäki, M.; Mahlamäki, S.
Effectiveness of acupuncture and physiotherapy on myogenic headache
A comparative study
Acupunct Electrother Res, 1984, 9, 141-150
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Headache, Nervous system, Physical therapy, Traditional Chinese medicine
15 Doering, T.J.; Konitzer, M.; Hausner, T.; Steuernagel, B.; Schneider, B.; Fischer, G.C.
Zerebrale Hämodynamik bei Kohlendioxidapplikationen
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2002, 9(3), 148-152
Blood, Blood/Lymphatic system, CO2, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial
16 Haslam, R.
A comparison of acupuncture with advice and exercises on the symptomatic treatment of osteoarthritis of the hip
A randomised controlled trial
Acupunct Med, 2001, 19(1), 19-26
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Hip arthrosis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
17 Loy, T.T.
Treatment of cervical spondylosis
Electroacupuncture versus physiotherapy
Med J Australia, 1983, 2, 32-34
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Electroacupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Neck pain, Physical therapy, Spondylosis, Traditional Chinese medicine
18 Ekmekcioglu, C.; Strauss-Blasche, G.; Holzer, F.; Marktl, W.
Effect of Sulfur Baths on Antioxidative Defense Systems, Peroxide Concentrations and Lipid Levels in Patients with Degenerative Osteoarthritis
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2002, 9(4), 216-220
Arthrosis, Balneology, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Sulfur, Heilbad
19 Gmünder, R.; Kissling, R.
Die Wirkung von klassischer Homöopathie im Vergleich mit standardisierter Physiotherapie bei der Behandlung von chronischen Kreuzschmerzen
Z Orthop Grenzgeb, 2002, 140, 503-508
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Homeopathy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific)
20 Korthals-de Bos, I.B.C.; Hoving, J.L.; Tulder, M.W. van; Rutten-van Mölken, P.M.H.; Adèr, H.J.; Vet, C.W. de; Koes, B.W.; Vondeling, H.; Bouter, L.M.
Cost effectiveness of physiotherapy, manual therapy, and general practitioner care for neck pain
Economic evaluation alongside a randomised controlled trial
BMJ, 2003, 326, (1-6)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Neck pain, Economy, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Cost-effectiveness
21 Johnston, D.W.; Gold, A.; Kentish, J.; Smith, D.; Vallance, P.; Shah, D.; Leach, G.; Robinon, B.
Effect of stress management on blood pressure in mild primary hypertension
BMJ, 1993, 306 (6883), 963-966
Exercise therapy, High blood pressure, Relaxation, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial
22 Ng, M.M.L.; Leung, M.C.P.; Poon, D.M.Y
The effects of electro-acupuncture and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation in patients with painful osteoarthritic knees: a randomized controlled trial with follow-up evaluation
J Altern Complement Med, 2003, 9(5), 641-649
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Electroacupuncture, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), Traditional Chinese medicine
23 Benda, W.; McGibbon, M.S.; Grant, L.G.
Improvements in muscle symmetry in children with cerebral palsy after equine-assisted therapy (Hippotherapy)
J Altern Complement Med, 2003, 9(6), 817-825
Therapeutic horse riding, Infections, Poliomyelitis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Pediatrics, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Zerebralparese
24 Yeung, C.K.N.; Leung, M.C.P.; Chow, D.H.K.
The use of electro-acupuncture in conjunction with exercise for the treatment of chronic low back pain
J Altern Complement Med, 2003, 9, 479-490
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Electroacupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific), Traditional Chinese medicine
25 Edwards, J.; Knowles, N.
Superficial dry needling and active stretching in the treatment of myofascial pain
A randomised controlled trial
Acupunct Med, 2003, 21, 80-86
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Muscles, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Muscle pain (unspecified), Stretching
26 Stener-Victorin, E.; Kruse-Smidje, C.; Jung, K.
Comparison between electro-acupuncture and hydrotherapy, both in combination with patient education and patient education alone, on the symptomatic treatment of osteoarthritis of the hip
Clin J Pain, 2004, 20(3), 179-185
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Electroacupuncture, Hydrotherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
27 Harlow, T.; Greaves, C.; White, A.; Brown, L.; Hart, A.; Ernst, E.
Randomised controlled trial of magnetic bracelets for relieving pain in osteoarthritis of the hip and knee
BMJ, 2004, 329, 1450-1454 (Internet)
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Magnetic field therapy, Physical therapy, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
28 Elden, H.; Ladfors, L.; Fakevik Olsen, M.; Ostgaard, H.-C.; Hagberg, H.
Effects of acupuncture and stabilising exercises as adjunct to standard treatment in pregnant women with pelvic girdle pain
Randomised single blind controlled trial
BMJ, 2005, 330, 761-765
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Joints, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Obstetrics, Traditional Chinese medicine, Pelvic girdle pain
29 Eccles, N.K.
A critical review of randomized controlled trials of static magnets for pain relief
J Altern Complement Med, 2005, 11(3), 495-509
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Magnetic field therapy, Physical therapy, Pain, Systematic review
30 Balogh, Z.; Ördögh, J.; Gasz, A.; Német, L.; Bender, T.
Effectiveness of balneotherapy in chronic low back pain
A randomized single-blind controlled follow-up study
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2005, 12(4), 196-201
Balneology, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Physical therapy, Randomized trial
31 Michalsen, A.; Hoffmann, B.; Moebus, S.; Bäcker, M.; Langhorst, J.; Dobos, G.J.
Incorporation of fasting therapy in an integrative medicine ward
Evaluation of outcome, safety, and effects on lifestyle adherence in a large prospective cohort study
J Altern Complement Med, 2005, 11(4), 601-607
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Chronic diseases, Fasting, Hydrotherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lifestyle modification, Mind-body medicine, Physical therapy, Jeûne aux jus, Pain, Traditional Chinese medicine
32 Eccles, N.K.
A randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled pilot study to investigate the effectiveness of a static magnet to relieve dysmenorrhea
J Altern Complement Med, 2005, 11(4), 681-687
Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Magnetic field therapy, Physical therapy, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
33 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
34 Galantino, M.L.; Shepard, K.; Krafft, L.; Laperriere, A.; Ducette, J.; Sorbello, A.; Barnish, M.; Condoluci, D.; Farrar, J.T.
The Effect of Group Aerobic Exercise and T'ai Chi on Functional Outcomes and Quality of Life for Persons Living with Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
J Altern Complement Med, 2005, 11(6), 1085-1092
Exercise therapy, HIV, Infections, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Rehabilitation, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
35 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
36 Sung, H.C.; Chang, S.M.; Lee, W.L.; Lee, M.S.
The effects of group music with movement intervention on agitated behaviours of institutionalized elders with dementia in Taiwan
Complement Ther Med, 2006, 14(2), 113-119
Exercise therapy, Dementia, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Music therapy, Nervous system, Physical therapy, Randomized trial
37 Cambron, J.A.; Gudavalli, M.R.; Hedeker, D.; McGregor, M.; Jedlicka, J.; Keenum, M.; Ghanayem, A.J.; Patwardhan, A.G.; Furner, S.E.
One-year follow-up of a randomized clinical trial comparing flexion distraction with an exercise program for chronic low-back pain
J Altern Complement Med, 2006, 12(7), 659-668
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Physical therapy, Randomized trial
38 Olyaee Manesh, A.; Flemming, A.; Cullum, N.A.; Ravaghi, H.
Electromagnetic therapy for treating pressure ulcers (Review)
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2006, 2006(3), 1-15
Ulcer, Skin diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Systematic review
39 Ravaghi, H.; Flemming, A.; Cullum, N.; Olyaee Manesh, A.
Electromagnetic therapy for treating venous leg ulcers (Review)
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2006, 2006(3), 1-13
Ulcer, Skin diseases, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Systematic review, Veins
40 Mutrie, N.; Campbell, A.M.; Whyte, F.; McConnachie, A.; Emslie, C.; Lee, L.; Kearney, N.; Walker, A.; Ritchie, D.
Benefits of supervised group exercise programme for women being treated for early stage breast cancer
Pragmatic randomised controlled trial
BMJ, 2007, 334, 517-524 (Internet)
Exercise therapy, Breast cancer, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Physical therapy, Randomized trial
41 Williamson, L.; Wyatt, M.R.; Yein, K., Melton, J.T.K.
Severe knee osteoarthritis
A randomized controlled trial of acupuncture, physiotherapy (supervised exercise) and standard management for patients awaiting knee replacement
Rheumatol, 2007, 46(9), 1445-1449
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Conventional medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
42 Goedsche, K.; Förster, M.; Kroegel, C.; Uhlemann, C.
Serielle Kaltwasserreize (Kneipp'scher Oberguss) bei Patienten mit chronisch obstruktiver Bronchitis (COPD)
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2007, 14(3), 158-166
Respiratory diseases, Observational trial, Emphysema, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Clinical research, Kneipp therapy, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy
43 Leibetseder, V.; Strauss-Blasche, G.; Marktl, W.; Ekmekcioglu, C.
Does Aerobic Training Enhance Effects of Spa Therapy in Back Pain Patients?
A Randomized, Controlled Clinical Trial
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2007, 14(4), 202-206
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Spa, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific), Aerobic training
44 Rocca, G.; Dioni, F.; Rocca, N.; Oliveri, F.; Brunetto, M.R.; Bonino, F.
Thermal care of functional dyspepsia based on bicarbonate-sulphate-calcium water
A sequential clinical trial
eCAM, 2007, 4(3), 381-391
Balneology, Observational trial, Dyspepsia, Nutrition/diet, Hydrotherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Spa, Gastrointestinal tract, Minerals, Physical therapy, Trinkkur
45 Kay, T.M.; Gross, A.; Goldsmith, C.; Santaguida, P.L.; Hoving, J.; Bronfort, G.
Exercises for mechanical neck disorders
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2005, 3(CD004250), 1-78
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Cervical syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Neck pain, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Systematic review
46 Kroeling, P.; Gross, A.; Houghton, P.E.
Electrotherapy for neck disorders
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2005, 2(CD004251), 1-31
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Electrotherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Neck pain, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Systematic review
47 Brockow, T.; Schiener, R.; Franke, A.; Resch, K.L.; Peter, R.U.
A pragmatic randomized controlled trial on the effectiveness of highly concentrated saline spa water baths followed by UVB compared to UVB only in moderate to severe psoriasis
J Altern Complement Med, 2007, 13(7), 725-732
Balneology, Skin diseases, Hydrotherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Spa, Light therapy, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Psoriasis vulgaris
48 Lehmann, T.R.; Russell, D.W.; Spratt, K.F.; Colby, H.; Liu, Y.K.; Fairchild, M.L.; Christensen, S.
Efficacy of electroacupuncture and TENS in the rehabilitation of chronic low back pain patients
Pain, 1986, 26, 277-290
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Electroacupuncture, Electrotherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), Traditional Chinese medicine
49 Lundeberg, T.
A comparative study of the pain alleviating effect of vibratory stimulation, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, electroacupuncture and placebo
Am J Chin Med, 1984, 12(1-4), 72-79
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Electroacupuncture, Electrotherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Muscles, Physical therapy, Placebo, Randomized trial, Pain, Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), Traditional Chinese medicine
50 Petrie, J.; Hazleman, B.
Credibility of placebo transcutaneous nerve stimulation and acupuncture
Clin Exp Rheumatol, 1985, 3, 151-153
Acupuncture, Observational trial, Electrotherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Placebo, Pain, Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), Traditional Chinese medicine
51 Flegal, K.E.; Kishiyama, S.; Zajdel, D.; Haas, M.; Oken, B.S.
Adherence to yoga and exercise interventions in a 6-month clinical trial
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2007, 7, 37; (1-17)
Anxiety, Exercise therapy, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Geriatrics, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Physical therapy, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Yoga
52 Szczurko, O.; Cooley, K.; Busse, J.W.; Seely, D.; Bernhardt, B.; Guyatt, G.H.; Zhou, Q.; Mills, E.J.
Naturopahtic care for chronic low back pain
A randomized trial
PLoS ONE, 2007, 2(9), e919; (1-7)
Acupuncture, Breathing therapy, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Relaxation, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Mind-body medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
53 Greaves, C.J.; Harlow, T.N.
Exploration of the validity of weak magnets as a suitable placebo in trials of magnetic therapy
Complement Ther Med, 2008, 16(3), 177-180
Arthritis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Magnetic field therapy, Physical therapy, Placebo, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
54 Elden, H.; Osstgaard, H.-C.; Fagevik-Olsen, M.; Ladfors, L.; Hagberg, H.
Treatments of pelvic girdle pain in pregnant women
Adverse effects of standard treatment, acupuncture and stabilising exercises on the pregnancy, mother, delivery and the fetus/neonate
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2008, 8(1), 34; (1-38)
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Conventional medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Pain, Obstetrics, Traditional Chinese medicine, Pelvic girdle pain
55 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)
56 Harvey, L.A.; Lin, C.-W.; Glinsky, J.V.; Wolf, A. De
The effectiveness of physical interventions for people with spinal cord injuries
A systematic review
Spinal Cord, 2008, 47, 184-195
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Physical therapy, Spinal marrow, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
57 Lau, K.S.; Jones, A.Y.
A single session of Acu-TENS increases FEV1 and reduces dyspnoea in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
A randomised, placebo-controlled trial
Aust J Physiother, 2008, 54(3), 179
Acupuncture, Respiratory diseases, Dyspnea, Electroacupuncture, Electrotherapy, Emphysema, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), Traditional Chinese medicine
58 Itoh, K.; Hirota, S.; Katsumi, Y.; Ochi, H.; Kitakoji, H.
A pilot study on using acupuncture and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) to treat knee osteoarthritis (OA)
Chin Med, 2008, 3, 2
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Electrotherapy, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), Traditional Chinese medicine
59 Wiedemann, A.M.; Trott, P. von; Lüdtke, R.; Reißhauer, A.; Willich, S.N.; Witt, C.M.
Developing a Qigong intervention and an exercise therapy for elderly patients with chronic neck pain and the study protocol
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2008, 15(4), 195-202 (Studienprotokoll)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Neck pain, Physical therapy, Qi Gong, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
60 Khadilkar, A.; Odebiyi, D.O.; Brosseau, L.; Wells, G.A.
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) versus placebo for chronic low-back pain
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2008, 1(CD003008), (1-58)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Electrotherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Physical therapy, Systematic review, Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)
61 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)
62 Robb, K.A.; Bennett, M.I.; Johnson, M.I.; Simpson, K.J.; Oxberry, S.G.
Transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation (TENS) for cancer pain in adults
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2008, 3(CD 006276), 1-23
Electrotherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Physical therapy, Pain, Systematic review, Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)
63 Taylor, S.L.; Kaur, M.; LoSicco, K.; Willard, J.; Camacho, F.; O'Rourke, K.S.; Feldman, S.R.
Pilot study of the effect of ultraviolet light on pain and mood in fibromyalgia syndrome
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(1), 15-23
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Fibromyalgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Light therapy, Physical therapy, Randomized trial
64 Tacón, A.M.; McComb, J.
Mindful exercise, quality of life, and survival
A mindfulness-based exercise program for women with breast cancer
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(1), 41-46
Mindfulness meditation, Anxiety, Observational trial, Exercise therapy, Breast cancer, Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Physical therapy, Mental diseases, Stress
65 Nourshahi, M.; Ahmadizad, S.; Nikbakht, H.; Heidarnia, M.A.; Ernst, E.
The effects of triple therapy (acupuncture, diet and exercise) on body weight
A randomized, clinical trial
Int J Obes, 2009, 33(5), 583-587
Acupuncture, Exercise therapy, Diet, Nutrition/diet, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine, Overweight
66 Maki, K.C.; Reeves, M.S.; Farmer, M.; Yasunaga, K., Matsuo, N.; Katsuragi, Y.; Komikado, M.; Tokimitsu, I.; Wilder, D.; Jones, F.; Blumberg, J.B.; Cartwright, Y.
Green tea catechin consumption enhances exercise-induced abdominal fat loss in overweight obese adults
J Nutr, 2009, 139, 264-270
Exercise therapy, Camellia, Camellia sinensis, Obesitiy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Tea, Overweight
67 Panton, L.B.; Figueroa, A.; Kingsley, J.D.; Hornbuckle, L.; Wilson, J.; St. John, N.; Abood, D.; Mathis, R.; VanTassel, J.; McMillan, V.
Effects of resistance training and chiropractic treatment in women with fibromyalgia
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(3), 321-328
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Fibromyalgia, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Physical therapy, Randomized trial
68 Alentorn-Geli, E.; Moras, G.; Padilla, J.; Fernandez-Sola, J.; Bennett, R.M.; Lazaro-Haro, C.; Pons, S.
Effect of acute and chronic whole-body vibration exercise on serum insulin-like growth factor-1 levels in women with fibromyalgia
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(5), 573-578
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Fibromyalgia, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Vibration therapy
69 Piatkowski, J.; Kern, S.; Ziemssen, T.
Effect of BEMER magnetic field therapy on the level of fatigue in patients with multiple sclerosis
A randomized, double-blind controlled trial
J Altern Complement Med, 2009, 15(5), 507-511
Chronic fatigue syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Magnetic field therapy, Multiple sclerosis, Nervous system, Physical therapy, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial
70 Ngai, S.P.C.; Jones, A.Y.M.; Hui-Chan, C.W.Y.; Ko, F.W.S.; Hui, D.S.C.
Effect of Acu-TENS on post-exercise expiratory lung volume in subjects with asthma
A randomized controlled trial
Respir Physiol Neurobiol, 2009, 167(3), 348-353
Acupuncture, Asthma, Respiratory diseases, Electrotherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), Traditional Chinese medicine
71 Schweickert, W.D.; Pohlman, M.C.; Pohlman, A.S.; Nigos, C.; Pawlik, A.J.; Esbrook, C.L.; Spears, L.; Miller, M.; Franczyk, M.; Deprizio, D.; Schmidt, G.A.; Bowman, A.; Barr, R.; McCallister, K.E.; Hall, J.B.; Kress, J.P.
Early physical and occupational therapy in mechanically ventilated, critically ill patients
A randomised controlled trial
Lancet, 2009, 373(9678), 1874-1882
Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial
72 Stener-Victorin, E.; Jedel, E.; Janson, P.O.; Bergmann Sverrisdottir, Y.
Low-frequency electro-acupuncture and physical exercise decrease high muscle sympathetic nerve activity in polycystic ovary syndrome
Am J Physiol Regul Integr Comp Physiol, 2009, 297, R387-R395
Acupuncture, Exercise therapy, Electroacupuncture, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Physical therapy, Polycystic ovary syndrome, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Vegetative nervous system
73 Pirtkien, R.; Seybold, G.
Vergleichende Untersuchungen über die Wirksamkeit verschiedener Medikamente bei der Behandlung der primär chronischen Polyarthritis
Hippokrates, 1965, 36(17), 664-668
Arthritis, Balneology, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Colchicum, Colocynthis, Homeopathy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Conventional medicine, Ledum, Physical therapy, Sepia, Silicea, Spigelia, Spiraea ulmaria, Sulfur
74 Foster, N.E.; Thomas, E.; Hill, J.C.; Hay, E.M.
The relationship between patient and practitioner expectations and preferences and clinical outcomes in a trial of exercise and acupuncture for knee osteoarthritis
Eur J Pain, 2010, 14(4), 402-409
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Traditional Chinese medicine
75 Hupperets, M.D.; Verhagen, E.A.; Mechelen, W. van
Effect of unsupervised home based proprioceptive training on recurrences of ankle sprain
Randomised controlled trial
BMJ, 2009, 339(91), b2684; (1-6)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Prevention, Randomized trial, Sprain
76 Fransen, M.; McConnell, S.; Hernandez-Molina, G.; Reichenbach, S.
Exercise for osteoarthritis of the hip
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2009, 3(CD007912), 1-24
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Hip arthrosis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Systematic review
77 Schencking, M.; Otto, A.; Deutsch, T.; Sandholzer, H.
A comparison of Kneipp hydrotherapy with conventional physiotherapy in the treatment of osteoarthritis of the hip or knee
Protocol of a prospective randomised controlled clinical trial
BMC Musculoskel Disord, 2009, 10, 104; (1-10) (Studienprotokoll)
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
78 Szczurko, O.; Cooley, K.; Mills, E.J.; Zhou, Q.; Perri, D.; Seely, D.
Naturopathic treatment of rotator cuff tenditis among canadian postal workers
A randomized controlled trial
Arthritis Rheum, 2009, 61(8), 1037-1045
Acupuncture, Exercise therapy, Enzyme therapy, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Tendinitis, Traditional Chinese medicine
79 Jenkinson, C.M.; Doherty, M.; Avery, A.J.; Read, A.; Taylor, M.A.; Sach, T.H.; Silcocks, P.; Muir, K.R.
Effects of dietary intervention and quadriceps strenghtening exercises on pain and function in overweight people with knee pain
Randomised controlled trial
BMJ, 2009, 339, b3170; (1-10)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Nutrition/diet, Joints, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Overweight, Strength training
80 Barton, G.R.; Sach, T.H.; Jenkinson, C.; Doherty, M.; Avery, A.J.; Muir, K.R.
Lifestyle interventions for knee pain in overweight and obese adults aged > 45
Economic evaluation of randomised controlled trial
BMJ, 2009, 339, b2273; (1-6)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Nutrition/diet, Joints, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Economy, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases, Overweight, Cost-effectiveness, Strength training
81 Borup, L.; Wurlitzer, W.; Hedegaard, M.; Kesmodel, U.S.; Hvidman, L.
Acupuncture as pain relief during delivery
A randomized controlled trial
Birth, 2009, 36(1), 5-12
Acupuncture, Electrotherapy, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Pain, Obstetrics, Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), Traditional Chinese medicine
82 Dowswell, T.; Bedwell, C., Lavender, T.; Neilson, J.P.
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) for pain relief in labour
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2009, 2(CD007214), 1-58
Electrotherapy, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Pain, Obstetrics, Systematic review, Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)
83 Linschoten, R. van; Middelkoop, M. van; Berger, M.Y.; Heintjes E.M.; Verhaar, J.A.; Willemsen, S.P.; Koes, B.W.; Bierma-Zeinstra, S.M.
Supervised exercise therapy versus usual care for patellofemoral pain syndrome
An open label randomised controlled trial
BMJ, 2009, 339, b4074; (1-8)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial
84 Richmond, S.J.; Brown, S.R.; Campion, P.D.; Porter, A.J.; Moffett, J.A.; Jackson, D.A.; Featherstone, V.A.; Taylor, A.J.
Therapeutic effects of magnetic and copper bracelets in osteoarthritis
A randomised placebo-controlled crossover trial
Complement Ther Med, 2009, 17(5-6), 249-256
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Magnetic field therapy, Physical therapy, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases
85 Sterling, M.; Valentin, S.; Vicenzino, B.; Souvlis, T.; Connelly, L.B.
Dry needling and exercise for chronic whiplash
A randomised controlled trial
BMC Musculoskel Disord, 2009, 10, 160; (1-6)
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Cervical syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
86 Choi, K.-E.; Strobel, M.; Lauche, R.; Musial, F.; Saha, F.; Rampp, T.; Dobos, G.
Analgesic effects of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)
Implications for acupuncture?
Eur J Integr Med, 2009, 1(4), 214 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Acupuncture, Electrotherapy, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Pain, Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), Traditional Chinese medicine
87 Saptharishi, L.; Soudarssanane, M.; Thiruselvakumar, D.; Navasakthi, D.; Mathanraj, S.; Karthigeyan, M.; Sahai, A.
Community-based randomized controlled trial of non-pharmacological interventions in prevention and control of hypertension among young adults
Indian J Community Med, 2009, 34(4), 329-334
Exercise therapy, High blood pressure, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Minerals, Natrium, sodium chloride, Physical therapy, Prevention, Randomized trial, Yoga
88 Lipton, R.B.; Dodick, D.W.; Silberstein, S.D.; Saper, J.R.; Aurora, S.K.; Pearlman, S.H.; Fischell, R.E.; Ruppel, P.L; Goodsby, P.J.
Single-pulse transcranial magnetic stimulation for accute treatment of migraine with aura
A randomised, double-blind, parallel-group, sham-controlled trial
Lancet (Neurology), 2010, (online, March 4, 2010), (1-8)
Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Magnetic field therapy, Migraine, Nervous system, Physical therapy, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
89 Fioravanti, A.; Bellisai, B.; Capitani, S.; Manica, P.; Paolazzi, G.; Galeazzi, M.
Phytothermotherapy
A possible complementary therapy for fibromyalgia patients
Clin Exp Rheumatol, 2009, 27(5 Suppl. 56), S29-S32
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Fibromyalgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Thermotherapy
90 Dubois, O.; Salamon, R.; Germain, C.; Poirier, M.F.; Vaugeois, C.; Banwarth, B.; Mouaffak, F.; Galinowski, A.; Olie, J.P.
Balneotherapy versus paroxetine in the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder
Complement Ther Med, 2010, 18(1), 1-7
Anxiety, Balneology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Mental diseases, Randomized trial
91 Wong, R.K.; Sagar, S.M.; Chen, B.J.; Yi, G.Y.; Cook, R.
Phase II randomized trial of acupuncture-like Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation to prevent radiation-induced xerostomia in head and neck cancer patients
J Soc Integr Oncol, 2010, 8(2), 35-42
Electrotherapy, Ear-nose-throat disorders, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Head and neck cancer, Cancer, Dry mouth, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)
92 Gorczynski, P.; Faulkner, G.
Exercise therapy for schizophrenia
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2010, 5(CD004412), 1-42
Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Mental diseases, Schizophrenia, Systematic review
93 Gemmell, H.; Hilland, A.
Immediate effect of electric point stimulation (TENS) in treating latent upper trapezius trigger points
A double blind randomised placebo-controlled trial
J Bodyw Mov Ther, 2011, 15(3), 348-354
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Electrotherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Pain, Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)
94 Arslan, G.G.; Eser, I.
An examination of the effect of castor oil packs on constipation in the elderly
A randomized controlled trial
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2011, 17(1), 58-62
Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Oil, Physical therapy, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Rizinus communis, Constipation, Compress
95 Hayasaka, S.; Shibata, Y.; Goto, Y.; Noda, T.; Ojima, T.
Bathing in bathtub and health status
A cross-sectional study
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2010, 16(4), 219-221
Observational trial, Hydrotherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy
96 Bennell, K.; Wee, E.; Coburn, S.; Green, S.; Harris, A.; Staples, M.; Forbes, A.; Buchbinder, R.
Efficacy of standardised manual therapy and home exercise programme for chronic rotator cuff disease
Randomised controlled trial
BMJ, 2010, 340(82), c2756; (1-10)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Physical therapy, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Shoulder, Tendinitis, Rotatorenmanschetten-Syndrom
97 D'Sylva, J.; Miller, J.; Gross, A.; Burnie, S.J.; Goldsmith, C.H.; Graham, N.; Haines, T.; Bronfort, G.; Hoving, J.L.
Manual therapy with or without physical medicine modalities for neck pain
A systematic review
Man Ther, 2010, 15(5), 415-433
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Neck pain, Physical therapy, Systematic review
98 Beever, R.
The effects of repeated thermal therapy on quality of life in patients with type II diabetes mellitus
J Altern Complement Med, 2010, 16(6), 677-681
Observational trial, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Metabolic diseases, Thermotherapy
99 Lin, S.Y.; Neoh, C.A.; Huang, Y.T.; Wang, K.Y.; Ng, H.F.; Shi, H.Y.
Educational program for myofascial pain syndrome
J Altern Complement Med, 2010, 16(6), 633-640
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Stretching
100 Meade, C.S.; Lukas, S.E.; McDonald, L.J.; Fitzmaurice, G.M.; Eldridge, J.A.; Merrill, N.; Weiss, R.D.
A randomized trial of transcutaneous electric acupoint stimulation as adjunctive treatment for opioid detioxification
J Subst Abuse Treat, 2010, 38(1), 12-21
Acupuncture, Electroacupuncture, Electrotherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Placebo-controlled, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Addiction, Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), Traditional Chinese medicine