| Number of articles: 9 |
| 1. A prospective randomized three-week trial of spinal manipulation, transcutaneous muscle stimulation, massage and corset in the treatment of subacute low back pain. |
| Authors: Pope MH, Phillips RB, Haugh LD, Hsieh CY, MacDonald L, Haldeman S. |
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| STUDY DESIGN: A randomized prospective trial of manipulation, massage, corset and transcutaneous muscle stimulation (TMS) was conducted in patients with subacute low back pain. |
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| 2. A randomized clinical trial of manual therapy and physiotherapy for persistent back and neck complaints: subgroup analysis and relationship between outcome measures. |
| Authors: Koes BW, Bouter LM, van Mameren H, Essers AH, Verstegen GJ, Hofhuizen DM, Houben JP, Knipschild PG. |
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| OBJECTIVE: To study the efficacy of manual therapy and physiotherapy in subgroups of patients with persistent back and neck complaints. |
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| 3. Connective tissue massage in the treatment of fibromyalgia |
| Author: Brattberg G |
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| The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of connective tissue massage in the treatment of individuals with fibromyalgia. |
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| 4. Conservative therapy of backache. Part 5: TENS, acupuncture, biofeedback, traction, cryotherapy, massage and ultrasound |
| Authors: Ernst E, Fialka V. |
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| In addition to the major therapeutic modalities for use in back pain already discussed, a number of other forms of treatment are also available and in common use some of which at least have a solid scientific basis. |
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| 5. Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis: benefits from massage therapy. |
| Authors: Field T, Hernandez-Reif M, Seligman S, Krasnegor J, Sunshine W, Rivas-Chacon R, Schanberg S, Kuhn C. |
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| Studied children with mild to moderate juvenile rheumatoid arthritis who were massaged by their parents 15 minutes a day for 30 days (and a control group engaged in relaxation therapy). |
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| 6. Massage therapy for low back pain: a systematic review. |
| Author: Ernst E. |
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| Massage therapy is frequently employed for low back pain (LBP). |
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| 7. Randomised clinical trial of manipulative therapy and physiotherapy for persistent back and neck complaints: results of one year follow up. |
| Authors: Koes BW, Bouter LM, van Mameren H, Essers AH, Verstegen GM, Hofhuizen DM, Houben JP, Knipschild PG. |
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| OBJECTIVE: To compare the effectiveness of manipulative therapy, physiotherapy, treatment by the general practitioner, and placebo therapy in patients with persistent non-specific back and neck complaints. |
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| 8. Randomized trial comparing interferential therapy with motorized lumbar traction and massage in the management of low back pain in a primary care setting. |
| Authors: Werners R, Pynsent PB, Bulstrode CJ. |
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| STUDY DESIGN: A randomized trial designed to compare interferential therapy with motorized lumbar traction and massage management for low back pain in a primary care setting. |
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| 9. The effectiveness of manual therapy, physiotherapy, and treatment by the general practitioner for nonspecific back and neck complaints. A randomized clinical trial. |
| Authors: Koes BW, Bouter LM, van Mameren H, Essers AH, Verstegen GM, Hofhuizen DM, Houben JP, Knipschild PG. |
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| In a randomized trial, the effectiveness of manual therapy, physiotherapy, continued treatment by the general practitioner, and placebo therapy (detuned ultrasound and detuned short-wave diathermy) were compared for patients (n = 256) with nonspecific back and neck complaints lasting for at least 6 weeks. |
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