International journal of clinical practice
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Aug 2013
Review Comparative StudyComplementary therapies in hemifacial spasm and comparison with other movement disorders.
We determined the prevalence, range and factors influencing the use of complementary therapy among hemifacial spasm patients and compared the patterns of use of complementary therapies across different movement disorders in a systematic pooled analysis of published literature. ⋯ Complementary therapies are used by over 50% of HFS patients, and the use is correlated with severity of disease. Despite differences in race, culture and population demographics, acupuncture and massage are used by patients across the spectrum of movement disorders.