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View article: Qigong Training Positively Impacts Both Posture and Mood in Breast Cancer Survivors With Persistent Post-surgical Pain: Support for an Embodied Cognition Paradigm
Qigong Training Positively Impacts Both Posture and Mood in Breast Cancer Survivors With Persistent Post-surgical Pain: Support for an Embodied Cognition Paradigm Open
Theories of embodied cognition hypothesize interdependencies between psychological well-being and physical posture. The purpose of this study was to assess the feasibility of objectively measuring posture, and to explore the relationship b…
View article: Predictors of vocational rehabilitation success among legally blind individuals in Massachusetts
Predictors of vocational rehabilitation success among legally blind individuals in Massachusetts Open
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TOC Open
View article: Multimodal chiropractic care for migraine: A pilot randomized controlled trial
Multimodal chiropractic care for migraine: A pilot randomized controlled trial Open
Background Spinal manipulation may reduce migraine frequency, but effects of multimodal chiropractic care on migraine frequency have not been evaluated. Methods We conducted a pilot randomized controlled trial comparing multimodal chiropra…
View article: “Making Peace with Our Bodies”: A Qualitative Analysis of Breast Cancer Survivors' Experiences with Qigong Mind–Body Exercise
“Making Peace with Our Bodies”: A Qualitative Analysis of Breast Cancer Survivors' Experiences with Qigong Mind–Body Exercise Open
Objectives: Breast cancer treatment leaves breast cancer survivors (BCS) with an array of lasting side effects, including persistent postsurgical pain (PPSP). In this study, we explored the perceptions of BCS with PPSP as the…
View article: Issue Information
Issue Information Open
View article: The Integrative Migraine Pain Alleviation through Chiropractic Therapy (IMPACT) trial: Study rationale, design and intervention validation
The Integrative Migraine Pain Alleviation through Chiropractic Therapy (IMPACT) trial: Study rationale, design and intervention validation Open
View article: Patient Disclosure of Complementary and Integrative Health Approaches in an Academic Health Center
Patient Disclosure of Complementary and Integrative Health Approaches in an Academic Health Center Open
Background Effective patient–doctor communication about complementary and integrative health (CIH) is crucial to coordinate multimodal treatment for complex conditions. While rates of patient disclosure of CIH use to physicians have increa…
View article: Qigong Mind-Body Exercise as a Biopsychosocial Therapy for Persistent Post-Surgical Pain in Breast Cancer: A Pilot Study
Qigong Mind-Body Exercise as a Biopsychosocial Therapy for Persistent Post-Surgical Pain in Breast Cancer: A Pilot Study Open
Purpose: To assess the feasibility, safety, and preliminary effectiveness of a 12-week multimodal Qigong Mind-Body Exercise (QMBE) program for breast cancer survivors with persistent post-surgical pain (PPSP). Methods: This was a single-ar…
View article: The Impact of Spinal Manipulation on Migraine Pain and Disability: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis
The Impact of Spinal Manipulation on Migraine Pain and Disability: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis Open
Background Several small studies have suggested that spinal manipulation may be an effective treatment for reducing migraine pain and disability. We performed a systematic review and meta‐analysis of published randomized clinical trials (R…
View article: Cost-Effectiveness of a Team-Based Integrative Medicine Approach to the Treatment of Back Pain
Cost-Effectiveness of a Team-Based Integrative Medicine Approach to the Treatment of Back Pain Open
When adjusted for baseline differences, self-reported costs were higher in the OCC group with only small effects on QALYs. However, trends toward decreased direct expenditures and medication usage over time warrant further investigation. F…
View article: Integrating Chiropractic Care Into the Treatment of Migraine Headaches in a Tertiary Care Hospital: A Case Series
Integrating Chiropractic Care Into the Treatment of Migraine Headaches in a Tertiary Care Hospital: A Case Series Open
This case series illustrates an integrated model of care for migraine that combines standard neurological care with chiropractic treatment. For each patient, we describe the rationale for referral, diagnosis by both the neurologist and chi…
View article: Can Tai Chi and Qigong Postures Shape Our Mood? Toward an Embodied Cognition Framework for Mind-Body Research
Can Tai Chi and Qigong Postures Shape Our Mood? Toward an Embodied Cognition Framework for Mind-Body Research Open
Dynamic and static body postures are a defining characteristic of mind-body practices such as Tai Chi and Qigong (TCQ). A growing body of evidence supports the hypothesis that TCQ may be beneficial for psychological health, including manag…
View article: Can Tai Chi and Qigong Postures Shape Our Mood? Toward an Embodied Cognition Framework for Mind-Body Research
Can Tai Chi and Qigong Postures Shape Our Mood? Toward an Embodied Cognition Framework for Mind-Body Research Open
Dynamic and static body postures are a defining characteristic of mind-body practices such as Tai Chi and Qigong (TCQ). A growing body of evidence supports the hypothesis that TCQ may be beneficial for psychological health, including manag…
View article: Tai Chi for Reducing Dual-task Gait Variability, a Potential Mediator of Fall Risk in Parkinson’s Disease: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
Tai Chi for Reducing Dual-task Gait Variability, a Potential Mediator of Fall Risk in Parkinson’s Disease: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial Open
Objectives To assess the feasibility and inform design features of a fully powered randomized controlled trial (RCT) evaluating the effects of Tai Chi (TC) in Parkinson’s disease (PD) and to select outcomes most responsive to TC assessed d…
View article: The impact of Tai Chi and Qigong mind-body exercises on motor and non-motor function and quality of life in Parkinson's disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis
The impact of Tai Chi and Qigong mind-body exercises on motor and non-motor function and quality of life in Parkinson's disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis Open
View article: The International Congress on Integrative Medicine and Health (ICIMH), Las Vegas, Nevada, USA <i>May 17–20, 2016</i>
The International Congress on Integrative Medicine and Health (ICIMH), Las Vegas, Nevada, USA <i>May 17–20, 2016</i> Open
Purpose: Escalating health care (HC) expenditures highlight the need to identify low cost interventions that hold promise for lowering health care costs-especially for chronic illness including cardiovascular disease.Lifestyle intervention…
View article: Establishing an Integrative Medicine Program Within an Academic Health Center: Essential Considerations
Establishing an Integrative Medicine Program Within an Academic Health Center: Essential Considerations Open
Integrative medicine (IM) refers to the combination of conventional and “complementary” medical services (e.g., chiropractic, acupuncture, massage, mindfulness training). More than half of all medical schools in the United States and Canad…
View article: Within-team Patterns of Communication and Referral in Multimodal Treatment of Chronic Low Back Pain Patients by an Integrative Care Team
Within-team Patterns of Communication and Referral in Multimodal Treatment of Chronic Low Back Pain Patients by an Integrative Care Team Open
Background: Nonspecific chronic low back pain (CLBP) is a highly prevalent and costly public health problem with few treatment options that provide consistent and greater than modest benefits. Treatment of CLBP is shifting from unimodal to…