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1 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
2 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
3 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
4 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
5 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
6 Shekelle, P.G.; Hardy, M.L.; Morton, S.C.; Maglione, M.; Mojiea, W.A.; Suttorp, M.J.; Rhodes, S.L.; Jungvig, L.; Gagné, J.
Efficacy and safety of ephedra and ephedrine for weight loss and athletic performance: a meta-analysis
JAMA, 2003, 289, 1537-1545
Exercise therapy, Ephedra, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Physical therapy, Phytomedicine, Metabolic diseases, Overweight, Ephedra sinica
7 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
8 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
9 Haddad, J.B.; Obolensky, A.G.; Shinnick, P.
The biologic effects and the therapeutic mechanism of action of electric and electromagnetic field stimulation on bone and cartilage
New findings and a review of earlier work
J Altern Complement Med, 2007, 13(5), 485-490
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Electrotherapy, Clinical research, Bones, Complementary and alternative medicine, Magnetic field therapy, Meta-analysis, Physical therapy, Review (CR)
10 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
11 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
12 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
13 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
14 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
15 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
16 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
17 Therkleson, T.
Ginger compress therapy for adults with osteoarthritis
J Adv Nurs, 2010, 66(10), 2225-2233
Arthrosis, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Phytomedicine, Rheumatic diseases, Compress, ginger
18 Blasche, G.; Leibetseder, V.; Marktl, W.
Association of spa therapy with improvement of psychological symptoms of occupational burnout
A pilot study
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2010, 17(3), 132-136
Balneology, Observational trial, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Spa, Physical therapy, Mental diseases
19 Vancampfort, D.; De Hert, M; Knapen, J.; Wampers, M.; Demunter, H.; Deckx, S.; Maurissen, K.; Probst, M.
State anxiety, psychological stress and positive well-being responses to yoga and aerobic exercise in people with schizophrenia
A pilot study
Disabil Rehabil, 2011, 33(8), 684-689
Anxiety, Observational trial, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Physical therapy, Mental diseases, Schizophrenia, Stress, Yoga
20 Beattie, A.; Shaw, A.; Yardley, L.; Little, P.; Sharp, D.
Participating in and delivering the ATEAM trial (Alexander technique lessons, exercise, and massage) interventions for chronic back pain
A qualitative study of professional perspectives
Complement Ther Med, 2010, 18(3-4), 119-127
Alexander technique, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Physical therapy, Back pain (non-specific)
21 Wahls, T.L.; Reese, D.; Kaplan, D.; Darling, W.G.
Rehabilitation with neuromuscular electrical stimulation leads to functional gains in ambulation in patients with secondary progressive and primary progressive multiple sclerosis
A case series report
J Altern Complement Med, 2010, 16(12), 1343-1349
Observational trial, Electrotherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Multiple sclerosis, Nervous system, Physical therapy
22 Baillet, A.; Zeboulon, N.; Gossec, L.; Combescure, C.; Bodin, L.-A.; Juvin, R.; Dougados, M.; Gaudin, P.
Efficacy of cardiorespiratory aerobic exercise in rheumatoid arthritis
Meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Arthritis Care Res, 2010, 62(7), 984-992
Arthritis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Physical therapy, Rheumatic diseases
23 McCoy, M.
Evaluation of a standardized wellness protocol to improve anthropometric and physiologic function and to reduce health risk factors
A retrospective analysis of outcome
J Altern Complement Med, 2011, 17(1), 39-44
Observational trial, Exercise therapy, Diet, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Retrospective design
24 Murthy, S.N.; Rao, N.S.; Nandkumar, B.; Kadam, A.
Role of naturopathy and yoga treatment in the management of hypertension
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2011, 17(1), 9-12
Observational trial, High blood pressure, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Hydrotherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Physical therapy, Yoga
25 Bagnato, G.; De Filippis, L.G.; Morgante, S.; Morgante, M.L.; Farina, G.; Caliri, A.; Romano, C.; D'Avola, G.; Pinelli, P.; Calpona, P.R.; Streva, P.; Resta, M.L.; De Luca, G.; Di Giorgio, R.
Clinical improvement and serum amino acid levels after mud-bath therapy
Int J Clin Pharmacol Res, 2004, 24(2-3), 39-47
Arthrosis, Balneology, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Blood, Blood/Lymphatic system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Rheumatic diseases, Peloidtherapie, Peat therapy
26 Fioravanti, A.; Valenti, M.; Altobelli, E.; Di Orio, F.; Nappi, G.; Crisanti, A.; Cantarini, L.; Marcolongo, R.
Clinical efficacy and cost-effectiveness evidence of spa therapy in osteoarthritis
The results of "Naiade" Italien Project
Panminerva Medica, 2003, 45(3), 211-217
Arthrosis, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Spa, Economy, Physical therapy, Rheumatic diseases, Cost-effectiveness
27 Ubogui, J.; Stengel, F.M.; Kien, M.C.; Sevinsky, L.; Rodríguez Lupo, L.
Thermalism in Argentina
Alternative or complementary dermatologic therapy
Arch Dermatol, 1998, 134(11), 1411-1412
Balneology, Observational trial, Skin diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Psoriasis vulgaris
28 Bellometti, S.; Cecchettin, M.; Galzigna, L.
Mud pack therapy in osteoarthrosis
Changes in serum levels of chondrocyte markers
Clin Chim Acta, 1997, 268(1-2), 101-106
Arthrosis, Balneology, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Rheumatic diseases, Peloidtherapie, Peat therapy
29 Shurtleff, T.L.; Standeven, J.W.; Engsberg, J.R.
Changes in dynamic trunk/head stability and functional reach after hippotherapy
Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 2009, 90(7), 1185-1195
Observational trial, Therapeutic horse riding, Infections, Poliomyelitis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pediatrics, Physical therapy
30 Merial-Kieny, C.; Mengual, X.; Guerrrero, D.; Sibaud, V.
Clinical efficacy of Avène hydrotherapy measured in a large cohort of more than 10,000 atopic or psoriatic patients
J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol, 2011, 25(Suppl.1), 30-34
Observational trial, Skin diseases, Hydrotherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Neurodermitis, Physical therapy, Psoriasis vulgaris
31 Taieb, C.; Sibaud, V.; Merial-Kieny, C.
Impact of Avene hydrotherapy on the quality of life of atopic and psoriatic patients
J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol, 2011, 25(Suppl.1), 24-29
Observational trial, Skin diseases, Hydrotherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Neurodermitis, Physical therapy, Psoriasis vulgaris
32 Busch, A.J.; Webber, S.C.; Brachaniec, M.; Bidonde, J.; Bello-Haas, V.D.; Danilyw, A.D. Overend, T.J.; Richards, R.S.; Sawant, A.; Schachter, C.L.
Exercise therapy for Fibromyalgia
Curr Pain Headache Rep, 2011, 2011 July 5 (epub ahead of print), 358-367
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Fibromyalgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lifestyle modification, Mind-body medicine, Physical therapy, Mental diseases, Rheumatic diseases, Sleep disorders, Pain, Review (CR), Chronic pain, Strength training
33 Matsumoto, S.; Shimodozono, M.; Etoh, S.; Miyata, R.; Kawahira, K.
Effects of thermal therapy combining sauna therapy and underwater exercise in patients with fibromyalgia
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2011, 17(3), 162-166
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Fibromyalgia, Hydrotherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Rheumatic diseases, Sauna, Thermotherapy, Water gymnastics
34 Tong, Y.; Jing, Y.; Qu, Z.
Effect of chinese herbal fomentation on arteriovenous fistula maturation.
J Altern Complement Med, 2011, 17(8), 749-753
Observational trial, safflower, Surgery, Chinese medicinal herbs, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Prevention, sage, Salvia miltiorrhiza, Thrombosis, Traditional Chinese medicine, Compress
35 Ohori, T.; Nozawa, T.; Ihori, H.; Shida, T.; Sobajima, M.; Matsuki, A.; Yasumura, S; Inoue, H.
Effect of repeated sauna treatment on exercise tolerance and endothelial function in patients with chronic heart failure
Am J Cardiol, 2012, 109(1), 100-104
Observational trial, Cardiovascular diseases, Heart failure, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Sauna
36 Zanca, J.M.; Natale, A.; Labarbera, J.; Schroeder, S.T.; Gassaway, J.; Backus, D.
Group physical therapy during inpatient rehabilitation for acute spinal cord injury
Findings from the SCIRehab study
Phys Ther, 2011, 91(12), 1877-1891
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Rehabilitation, Spine
37 Cuypers, K.; De Ridder, K.; Strandheim, A.
The effect of therapeutic horseback riding on 5 children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
A pilot study
J Altern Complement Med, 2011, 17(10), 901-908
Observational trial, Therapeutic horse riding, ADHD, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pediatrics, Physical therapy, Mental diseases
38 Thuné-Boyle, I.C.; Iliffe, S.; Cerga-Pashoja, A.; Lowery, D.; Warner, J.
The effect of exercise on behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia
Towards a research agenda
Int Psychogeriatr, 2012, 24(7), 1046-1057
Exercise therapy, Dementia, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Physical therapy, Mental diseases, Review (CR)
39 Chien, L.W.; Liu, S.J.; Chang, Y.; Liu, C.F.
Local thermal therapy effects on menopausal symptoms and bone mineral density
J Altern Complement Med, 2011, 17(12), 1133-1140
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Menopause, Osteoporosis, Physical therapy, Thermotherapy
40 Buchman, A.S.; Boyle, P.A.; Yu, L.; Shah, R.C.; Wilson, R.S.; Bennett, D.A.
Total daily physical activity and the risk of AD and cognitive decline in older adults
Neurology, 2012, 78, 1323-1329
Alzheimer's disease, Observational trial, Exercise therapy, Dementia, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Physical therapy, Prevention
41 Meier, L.; Stange, R.; Michalsen, A.; Uehleke, B.
Clay jojoba oil facial mask lesioned skin and mild acne
Results of a prospective, observational pilot study
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2012, 19(2), 75-79
Acne, Balneology, Observational trial, Skin diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Oil, Physical therapy, Phytomedicine, Simmondsia chinensis, Peloidtherapie, Healing earth
42 Elbasan, B.; Tunali, N.; Duzgun, I.; Ozcelik, U.
Effects of chest physiotherapy and aerobic exercise training on physical fitness in young children with cystic fibrosis
Ital J Pediatr, 2012, 38, 2; (1-5)
Observational trial, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Pediatrics, Physical therapy, Physiotherapy, Metabolic diseases, Mucoviscidosis, Aerobic training
43 Kern, J.K.; Fletcher, C.L.; Garver, C.R.; Mehta, J.A.; Grannemann, B.D.; Knox, K.R.; Richardson, T.A.; Trivedi, M.H.
Prospective trial of equine-assisted activities in autism spectrum disorder
Altern Ther Health Med, 2011, 17(3), 14-20
Autism, Observational trial, Therapeutic horse riding, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pediatrics, Physical therapy, Mental diseases
44 Piatkowski, J.; Haase, R.; Ziemssen, T.
Long-term effects of bio-electromagnetic-energy-regulation therapy on fatigue in patients with multiple sclerosis
Altern Ther Health Med, 2011, 17(6), 22-28
BEMER, Observational trial, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Magnetic field therapy, Multiple sclerosis, Nervous system, Physical therapy, Mental diseases
45 Bharthi, H.P.; Murthy, S.N.; Babina, N.; Kadam, A.; Rao, M.R.
Management of pelvic pain in primary dysmenorrhea using a hot hip-bath
A pilot study
Altern Ther Health Med, 2012, 18(1), 24-25
Balneology, Observational trial, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecology, Hydrotherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Pain, Thermotherapy
46 Bemelmans, R.H.H.; Blommaert, P.P.; Wassink, A.M.J.; Coll, B.; Spiering, W.; Graaf, Y. van der; Visseren, F.L.J.
The relationship between walking speed and changes in cardiovascular risk factors during a 12-day walking tour to Santiago de Compostela
A cohort study
BMJ Open, 2012, 2, e000875; (1-
Observational trial, Exercise therapy, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy
47 Düzgün, I.; Baltaci, G.; Atay, O.A.
Manual therapy is an effective treatment for frozen shoulder in diabetics
An observational study
Eklem Hastalik Cerrahisi; Joint Diseases Related Surgery, 2012, 23(2), 94-99
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Capsulitis, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Physical therapy, Metabolic diseases, Mobilisation, Stretching
48 Vujaskovic, Z.; Kim, D.W.; Jones, E.; Lan, L.; McCall, L.; Dewhirst, M.W.; Craciunescu, O.; Stauffer, P.; Liotcheva, V.; Betof, A.; Blackwell, K.
A phase I/II study of neoadjuvant liposomal doxorubicin, paclitaxel, and hyperthermia in locally advanced breast cancer
Int J Hyperthermia, 2010, 26(5), 514-521
Observational trial, Breast cancer, Hyperthermia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Physical therapy, Thermotherapy
49 Johannsen, M.; Gneveckow, U.; Thiesen, B.; Taymoorian, K.; Cho, C.H.; Waldöfner, N.; Scholz, R.; Jordan, A.; Loening, S.A.; Wust, P.
Thermotherapy of prostate cancer using magnetic nanoparticles
Feasibility, imaging, and three-dimensionl temperature distribution
Eur Urol, 2007, 52(6), 1653-1661
Andrology, Observational trial, Hyperthermia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Physical therapy, Prostate cancer, Thermotherapy
50 Wismeth, C.; Dudel, C.; Pascher, C.; Ramm, P.; Pietsch, T.; Hirschmann, B.; Reinert, C.; Proescholdt, M., Rümmele, P.; Schuierer, G.; Bogdahn, U.; Hau, P.
Transcranial electro-hyperthermia combined with alkylating chemotherapy in patients with relapsed high-grade gliomas
Phase I clinical results
J Neuro-Oncol, 2010, 98(3), 395-405
Observational trial, Brain tumor, Hyperthermia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Physical therapy, Thermotherapy
51 Gao, X.H.; Gao, D.; Sun, X.P.; Huo, W.; Hong, Y.X.; Li, X.D.; Wang, X.Q.; Qi, R.Q.; Zhang, L.; Gu, X.C.; Chen, H.D.
Non-ablative controlled local hyperthermia for common warts
Chin Med J, 2009, 122(17), 2061-2063
Observational trial, Skin diseases, Hyperthermia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Thermotherapy, Warts
52 Atmaca, A.; Al-Batran, S.E.; Neumann, A.; Kolassa, Y.; Jäger, D.; Knuth, A.; Jäger, E.
Whole-body hyperthermia (WBH) in combination with carboplatin in patients with recurrent ovarian cancer
A phase II study
Gynecol Oncol, 2009, 112(2), 384-388
Observational trial, Ovarian cancer, Gynaecology, Hyperthermia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Physical therapy, Thermotherapy
53 Maluta, S.; Dall'Oglio, S.; Romano, M.; Marciai, N.; Pioli, F.; Giri, M.G.; Benecchi, P.L.; Comunale, L.; Porcaro, A.B.
Conformal radiotherapy plus local hyperthermia in patients affected by locally advanced high risk prostate cancer
Preliminary results of a prospective phase II study
Int J Hyperthermia, 2007, 23(5), 451-456
Observational trial, Hyperthermia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Prostate cancer, Thermotherapy
54 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
55 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
56 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
57 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
58 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
59 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
60 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
61 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
62 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
63 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
64 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
65 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
66 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
67 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
68 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
69 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)
70 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
71 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
72 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
73 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
74 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
75 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
76 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
77 Huai, P.; Xun, H.; Reilly, K.H.; Wang, Y.; Ma, W.; Xi, B.
Physical activity and risk of hypertension
A meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies
Hypertension, 2013, 62(6), 1021-1026
Exercise therapy, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Physical therapy
78 Umay, E.; Tezelli, M.K.; Meshur, M.; Umay, S.
The effects of balneotherapy on blood pressure and pulse in osteoarthritis patients with hypertension
Altern Ther Health Med, 2013, 19(6), 16-21
Arthrosis, Balneology, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Hydrotherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Rheumatic diseases
79 Miyara, K.; Matsumoto, S.; Uema, T.; Hirokawa, T.; Noma, T.; Shimodozono, M.; Kawahira, K.
Feasibility of using whole body vibration as a means for controlling spasticity in post-stroke patients
A pilot study
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2014, 20, 70-73
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Stroke, Muscular Spasm, Vibration therapy
80 Liu, D.; Fernandez, B.O.; Hamilton, A.; Lang, N.N.; Gallagher, J.M.C.; Newby, D.E.; Feelisch, M.; Weller, R.B.
UVA irradiation of human skin vasodilates arterial vasculature and lowers blood pressure independently of nitric oxide synthase
J Invest Dermatol, 2014, 134, 1839-1846
Observational trial, High blood pressure, Healthy probands, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Light therapy, Physical therapy
81 Hoevenaar-Blom, M.P.; Spijkerman, A.M.; Kromhout, D.; Verschuren, W.M.
Sufficient sleep duration contributes to lower cardiovascular disease risk in addition to four traditional lifestyle factors
The MORGEN study
Eur J Prev Cardiol, 2013, 21(11), 1367-1375
Observational trial, Exercise therapy, Diet, Nutrition/diet, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mediterranian diet, Physical therapy
82 Craciunescu, O.I.; Blackwell, K.L.; Jones, E.L.; Macfall, J.R.; Yu, D.; Vujaskovic, Z.; Wong, T.Z.; Liotcheva, V.; Rosen, E.L.; Prosnitz, L.R.; Samulski, T.V.; Dewhirst, M.W.
DCE-MRI parameters have potential to predict response of locally advanced breast cancer patients to neoadjuvant chemotherapy and hyperthermia
A pilot study
Int J Hyperthermia, 2009, 25(6), 405-415
Observational trial, Breast cancer, Gynaecology, Hyperthermia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Physical therapy, Thermotherapy
83 Heese, C.; Lavagnini, P.; Mills, P.; Lewis, M.; Markman, M.
Superficial hyperthermia plus external beam radiation in the palliation of locally progressive chemoradiation-resistant breast cancer
Case Rep Oncol, 2012, 5(3), 520-523
Observational trial, Breast cancer, Hyperthermia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Physical therapy, Retrospective design, Thermotherapy
84 Linthorst, M.; Geel, A.N. van; Baartman, E.A.; Oei, S.B.; Ghidey, W.; Rhoon, G.C. van; Zee, J. van der
Effect of a combined surgery, re-irridiation and hyperthermia therapy on local control rate in radio-induced angiosarcoma of the chest wall
Strahlenther Onkol, 2013, 189(5), 387-393
Observational trial, Surgery, Hyperthermia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Physical therapy, Sarcoma, Thermotherapy
85 Bruijne, M. de; Holt, B. van der; Rhoon, G.C. van; Zee, J. van der
Evaluation of CEM43 degrees CT90 thermal dose in superficial hyperthermia
A retrospective analysis
Strahlenther Onkol, 2010, 186(8), 436-443
Observational trial, Hyperthermia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Retrospective design, Thermotherapy
86 Hession, C.E.; Eastwood, B.; Watterson, D.; Lehane, C.M.; Oxley, N.; Murphy, B.A.
Therapeutic horse riding improves cognition, mood arousal, and ambulation in children with dyspraxia
J Altern Complement Med, 2014, 20(1), 19-23
Observational trial, Therapeutic horse riding, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Pediatrics, Physical therapy
87 Corbett, M.S.; Rice, S.J.C.; Madurasinghe, V.; Slack, R.; Fayter, D.A.; Harden, M.; Sutton, A.J.; MacPherson, H.; Wollacott, N.F.
Acupuncture and other physical treatments for the relief of pain due to osteoarthritis of the knee
Network meta-analysis
Osteoarthritis Cartilage, 2013, 21, 1290-1298
Acupuncture, Arthrosis, Balneology, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Electrotherapy, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Physical therapy, Pulsed signal therapy, Rheumatic diseases, Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), Traditional Chinese medicine
88 Schega, L.; Claus, G.; Almeling, M.; Niklas, A.; Daly, D.J.
Cardiovascular responses during thermoneutral, head-out water immersion in patients with coronary artery disease
J Cardiopulm Rehabil Prev, 2007, 27(2), 76-80
Observational trial, Cardiovascular diseases, Hydrotherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Physical therapy
89 Wu, M.-C.; Sung, H.-C.; Lee, W.-L.; Smith, G.D.
The effects of light therapy on depression and sleep disruption in older adults in a long-term care facility
Int J Nurs Pract, 2015, 21(5), 653-659
Observational trial, Depression, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Light therapy, Physical therapy, Mental diseases, Sleep disorders
90 Bisht, B.; Darling, W.G.; Grossmann, R.E.; Shivapour, E.T.; Lutgendorf, S.K.; Snetselaar, L.G.; Hall, M.J.; Zimmerman, M.B.; Wahls, T.L.
A multimodal intervention for patients with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis
Feasibility and effect on fatigue
J Altern Complement Med, 2014, 20(5), 347-355
Observational trial, Exercise therapy, Diet, Electrotherapy, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Multiple sclerosis, Dietary supplementation, Nervous system, Physical therapy
91 Juraskova, I.; Jarvis, S.; Mok, K.; Peate, M.; Meiser, B.; Cheah, B.C.; Mireskandari, S.; Friedlander, M.
The acceptability, feasibility, and efficacy (phase I/II study) of OVERcome (Olive oil, Vaginal Exercise, and MoisturizeR) intervention to improve dyspareunia and alleviate sexual problems in women with breast cancer
J Sex Med, 2013, 10(10), 2549-2558
Observational trial, Breast cancer, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, olive, green, Physical therapy, Phytomedicine, Olea
92 Telles, S.; Sharma, S.K.; Yadav, A.; Singh, N.; Balkrishna, A.
A comparative controlled trial comparing the effects of yoga and walking for overweight and obese adults
Med Sci Monit, 2014, 20, 894-904
Exercise therapy, Obesitiy, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Physical therapy, Metabolic diseases, Overweight, Yoga, Walking
93 Anderson, A.S.; Craigie, A.M.; Caswell, S.; Treweek, S.; Stead, M.; Macleod, M.; Daly, F.; Belch, J.; Rodger, J.; Kirk, A.; Ludbrook, A.; Rauchhaus, P.; Norwood, P.; Thompson, J.; Wardle, J.; Steele, R.J.C.
The impact of a bodyweight and physical activity intervention (BeWEL) initiated through a national colorectal cancer screening programme
Randomised controlled trial
BMJ, 2014, 348, g1823; (1-13)
Exercise therapy, Bowel cancer, Diet, Nutrition/diet, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Physical therapy, Metabolic diseases, Overweight
94 Fraser, S.A.; Elliott, V.; Bruin, E. de; Bherer, L.; Dumoulin, C.
The effects of combining videogame dancing and pelvic floor training to improve dual-task gait and cognition in women with mixed-urinary incontinence
Games Health J, 2014, 3(3), 1-7
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Urinary tract, Incontinence, Complementary and alternative medicine, Physical therapy, Pelvic floor exercises
95 He, W.; Jing, X.H.; Wang, X.Y.;
Transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation as a complementary therapy for pediatric epilepsy
A pilot trial
Epilepsy Behav, 2013, 28, 343-346
Observational trial, Electrotherapy, Epilepsy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Pediatrics, Physical therapy, Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)
96 Smith, L.L.; Larkey, L.; Celaya, M.C.; Blackstone, R.P.
Feasibility of implementing a meditative movement intervention with bariatric patients
Appl Nurs Res, 2014, 27(4), 231-236
Observational trial, Exercise therapy, Surgery, Obesitiy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Physical therapy, Metabolic diseases, Overweight
97 Tomlinson, D.; Diorio, C.; Beyene, J.; Sung, L.
Effect of exercise on cancer-related fatigue
A meta-analysis
Am J Phys Med Rehabil, 2014, 93(8), 675-686
Exercise therapy, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Meta-analysis, Physical therapy, Mental diseases
98 Tomlinson, C.A.; Archer, K.R.
Manual therapy and exercise to improve outcomes in patients wiht muscle tension dysphonia
A case series
Phys Ther, 2015, 95(1), 117-128
Observational trial, Ear-nose-throat disorders, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Physical therapy, Dysphonia
99 Michalak, J.; Rohde, K.; Troje, N.F.
How we walk affects what we remember
Gait modifications through biofeedback change negative affective memory bias
J Behav Ther Exp Psychiat, 2015, 46, 121-125
Observational trial, Exercise therapy, Biofeedback, Depression, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Physical therapy, Mental diseases, Psychology/psychotherapy
100 Wang, D.; Wang, Y.; Wang, Y.; Li, R.; Zhou, C.
Impact of physical exercise on substance use disorders
A meta-analysis
PLoS ONE, 2014, 9(10), e110728; (1-15)
Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meta-analysis, Physical therapy, Mental diseases, Addiction