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Sunday, November 22, 2009

Is reflexology an effective intervention? A systematic review of randomised controlled trials.

5 Sep 2009 OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the evidence for and against the effectiveness of reflexology for treating any medical condition. DATA SOURCES: Six electronic databases were searched from their inception to February 2009 to identify all relevant randomised ... Read more...

[Management of congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction]

30 Dec 2008 PURPOSE: To present the success rate in treating congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction with hydrostatic pressure (Crigler method). METHODS: Clinical data from 186 children aged up to 32 months treated from 1990 until 2005 were reviewed ... Read more...

The efficacy of reflexology: systematic review.

30 May 2008 AIM: This paper is a report of a systematic review to evaluate the efficacy of reflexology in any condition. BACKGROUND: Anecdotal evidence has shown potential benefits of reflexology in a variety of health conditions. However, the efficacy of ... Read more...

Latest indexed articles for 'Massage - Standards'

These are the very latest articles for this heading:

• Is reflexology an effective intervention? A systematic review of randomised controlled trials. 5 Sep 2009
• [Management of congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction] 30 Dec 2008
• The efficacy of reflexology: systematic review. 30 May 2008
• Massage or music for pain relief in labour: a pilot randomised placebo controlled trial. 2 Mar 2008
• A system of performance intervention zones for use during student evaluation in the clinical environment. 29 Sep 2007
• Efficacy of manipulation for non-specific neck pain of recent onset: design of a randomised controlled trial. 24 Feb 2007
• Prostatic massage: a simple method of semen retrieval in men with spinal cord injury. 10 Feb 2007
• Massage for mechanical neck disorders: a systematic review. 30 Jan 2007
• Integrating tuina acupressure and traditional Chinese medicine concepts into a holistic nursing practice. 30 Oct 2006
• Development of a taxonomy to describe massage treatments for musculoskeletal pain. 21 Jun 2006
• Evidence for best practices in the neonatal period. 30 Oct 2005
• Interventions that increase or decrease the likelihood of a meaningful improvement in physical health in patients with sciatica. 30 Oct 2005
• Physiotherapy and the shadow of prostitution: the Society of Trained Masseuses and the massage scandals of 1894. 23 Oct 2005
• Energy healing: an alternative explanation for efficacy attributed to massage therapy? 30 May 2005
• Massage and health. Hands-on care. 30 Dec 2004
• Health care providers and facilities issue brief: alternative and complementary providers: year end report-2004. 29 Dec 2004
• Washing hands before and after performing massages? Changes in bacterial survival count on skin of a massage therapist and a client during massage therapy. 30 Jul 2004
• Integrative reflexology: an AHNA endorsed-certificate program. 29 Jun 2004
• Foot and hand massage as an intervention for postoperative pain. 30 May 2004
• Return to TRI: Winston Churchill Fellow and Salford University Scholar travel to Miami and the Keys. 30 Oct 2003

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Technical information about 'Massage'

Definition: Group of systematic and scientific manipulations of body tissues best performed with the hands for the purpose of affecting the nervous and muscular systems and the general circulation.

Descriptor UI: D008405

Alternative terms: Massage; Reflexology; Zone Therapy; Therapies, Zone; Zone Therapies; Therapy, Zone; Craniosacral Massage; Massage, Craniosacral; Rolfing; Rolfings;

Allowable Qualifiers: adverse effects; classification; economics; history; instrumentation; methods; mortality; nursing; psychology; standards; trends; utilization; veterinary; statistics & numerical data; contraindications; ethics; education; legislation & jurisprudence; manpower; organization & administration;

Tree Number: E02.190.599.500; E02.779.867.522;

Technical Notes: do not confuse X ref REFLEXOLOGY with REFLEXOTHERAPY; do not confuse with THERAPEUTIC TOUCH;