Complementary therapies in clinical practice
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Complement Ther Clin Pract · Aug 2017
Review Meta AnalysisEffects of motor imagery on walking function and balance in patients after stroke: A quantitative synthesis of randomized controlled trials.
This study aimed to evaluate the effects of motor imagery (MI) on walking function and balance in patients after stroke. ⋯ MI appears to be a beneficial intervention for stroke rehabilitation. Nonetheless, existing evidence regarding the effects of MI in patients after stroke remains inconclusive because of significantly statistical heterogeneity and methodological flaws identified in the included studies. More large-scale and rigorously designed RCTs in future research with sufficient follow-up periods are needed to provide more reliable evidence on the effects of MI in post-stroke patients.
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Complement Ther Clin Pract · Aug 2017
Review Meta AnalysisCupping therapy for treating knee osteoarthritis: The evidence from systematic review and meta-analysis.
Cupping therapy is widely used in East Asia, the Middle East, or Central and North Europe to manage the symptom of knee osteoarthritis (KOA). The purpose of this systematic review was to evaluate the available evidence from randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of cupping therapy for treating patients with KOA. ⋯ Only weak evidence can support the hypothesis that cupping therapy can effectively improve the treatment efficacy and physical function in patients with KOA.
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Complement Ther Clin Pract · Aug 2017
Controlled Clinical TrialEffects of low back massage on perceived birth pain and satisfaction.
The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of low back massage on perceived birth pain and delivery. ⋯ It was determined in the study that lower back massage has a significant impact on reducing labor pain and increasing the satisfaction with birth. Health professionals, who work in the delivery unit, can use massage intervention for decreasing pain, shortening delivery time and increasing satisfaction with birth experience.