Complementary therapies in clinical practice
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Complement Ther Clin Pract · Nov 2017
Evaluation of New Zealand osteopathy patients experiences of their treatment.
To investigate the experiences of patients seeking osteopathy treatment in New Zealand; and to describe their perceptions of osteopathic treatment. ⋯ This is the first study to report on New Zealand osteopathy patient's experience of their treatment. The sensations and emotions experienced are largely consistent with previous Australian research. Predominantly positive perceptions of osteopathic treatment were reported. The current study provides some evidence of the construct validity of the PPM-O in a New Zealand patient population.
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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.
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Complement Ther Clin Pract · May 2017
Review Meta AnalysisThe effectiveness of acupuncture, acupressure and chiropractic interventions on treatment of chronic nonspecific low back pain in Iran: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Low back pain (LBP) is one of the most common health problems in adults. The impact of LBP on the individual can cause loss of health status and function related to pain in the back. To reduce the impact of LBP on adults, drug therapy is the most frequently recommended intervention. But over the last decade, a substantial number of randomized clinical trials of non-pharmacological intervention for LBP have been published. ⋯ This systematic review demonstrates that acupuncture, acupressure and chiropractic may have a favorable effect on self-reported pain and functional limitations on NSCLBP. However, the results should be interpreted in the context of the limitations identified, particularly in relation to the heterogeneity in the study characteristics and the low methodological quality in many of the included studies.