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Shiatsu.
Stevensen C. Stevensen C. Complement Ther Nurs Midwifery. 1997 Dec;3(6):168-70. doi: 10.1016/s1353-6117(05)81005-4. Complement Ther Nurs Midwifery. 1997. PMID: 9511647 Review.
Shiatsu is a deep and effective hands-on treatment for many conditions as well as being very relaxing and providing support for general health and well-being. ...Recommendations for diet and lifestyle based on traditional Chinese medicine theory can also be offered, accord …
Shiatsu is a deep and effective hands-on treatment for many conditions as well as being very relaxing and providing support for gener …
Shiatsu for chronic lower back pain: Randomized controlled study.
Kobayashi D, Shimbo T, Hayashi H, Takahashi O. Kobayashi D, et al. Complement Ther Med. 2019 Aug;45:33-37. doi: 10.1016/j.ctim.2019.05.019. Epub 2019 May 16. Complement Ther Med. 2019. PMID: 31331579 Free article. Clinical Trial.
BACKGROUND: Although Shiatsu, a kind of complementary alternative medicine, was developed in Japan and is practiced around the world, no experimental studies on Shiatsu have been conducted. ...CONCLUSION: In our limited sample trail, Shiatsu therapy combined …
BACKGROUND: Although Shiatsu, a kind of complementary alternative medicine, was developed in Japan and is practiced around the world, …
[Shiatsu: A complementary medicine for the relief and verbalization of trauma].
Zittoun C, Garbous W, Raffin H, Gusso G. Zittoun C, et al. Encephale. 2022 Sep;48 Suppl 1:S56-S60. doi: 10.1016/j.encep.2022.08.008. Epub 2022 Sep 6. Encephale. 2022. PMID: 36068089 French.
As these children benefit from several treatments, it cannot be proved that the positive effects observed in this study are related specifically to shiatsu practice in a effect-cause relationship. Shiatsu may participate and facilitate the effects of other treatment …
As these children benefit from several treatments, it cannot be proved that the positive effects observed in this study are related specific …
Acupuncture for insomnia.
Cheuk DK, Yeung WF, Chung KF, Wong V. Cheuk DK, et al. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2012 Sep 12;2012(9):CD005472. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD005472.pub3. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2012. PMID: 22972087 Free PMC article. Review.
They evaluated needle acupuncture, electroacupuncture, acupressure or magnetic acupressure.Compared with no treatment (two studies, 280 participants) or sham/placebo (two studies, 112 participants), acupressure resulted in more people with improvement in slee …
They evaluated needle acupuncture, electroacupuncture, acupressure or magnetic acupressure.Compared with no treatment (two stu …
The evidence for Shiatsu: a systematic review of Shiatsu and acupressure.
Robinson N, Lorenc A, Liao X. Robinson N, et al. BMC Complement Altern Med. 2011 Oct 7;11:88. doi: 10.1186/1472-6882-11-88. BMC Complement Altern Med. 2011. PMID: 21982157 Free PMC article. Review.
BACKGROUND: Shiatsu, similar to acupressure, uses finger pressure, manipulations and stretches, along Traditional Chinese Medicine meridians. Shiatsu is popular in Europe, but lacks reviews on its evidence-base. METHODS: Acupressure and Shiatsu …
BACKGROUND: Shiatsu, similar to acupressure, uses finger pressure, manipulations and stretches, along Traditional Chinese Medi …
The role of shiatsu in palliative care.
Stevensen C. Stevensen C. Complement Ther Nurs Midwifery. 1995 Apr;1(2):51-8. doi: 10.1016/s1353-6117(05)80035-6. Complement Ther Nurs Midwifery. 1995. PMID: 9456709 Review.
The theory for shiatsu is based in the system of traditional Chinese medicine, understood in China for over 2000 years. ...This paper explores the potential benefits of shiatsu in this setting and cites a case example where it has been beneficial. Feelings of deep r …
The theory for shiatsu is based in the system of traditional Chinese medicine, understood in China for over 2000 years. ...This paper …
Clinical Evidence for Association of Acupuncture and Acupressure With Improved Cancer Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
He Y, Guo X, May BH, Zhang AL, Liu Y, Lu C, Mao JJ, Xue CC, Zhang H. He Y, et al. JAMA Oncol. 2020 Feb 1;6(2):271-278. doi: 10.1001/jamaoncol.2019.5233. JAMA Oncol. 2020. PMID: 31855257 Free PMC article.
IMPORTANCE: Research into acupuncture and acupressure and their application for cancer pain has been growing, but the findings have been inconsistent. ...STUDY SELECTION: Randomized clinical trials that compared acupuncture and acupressure with a sham control, analg …
IMPORTANCE: Research into acupuncture and acupressure and their application for cancer pain has been growing, but the findings have b …
[Touching cancer: shiatsu as complementary treatment to support cancer patients].
Argash O, Caspi O. Argash O, et al. Harefuah. 2008 Aug-Sep;147(8-9):707-11, 750, 749. Harefuah. 2008. PMID: 18935760 Review. Hebrew.
Shiatsu represents a group of manual therapeutic techniques, including acupressure. Shiatsu offers cancer patients a non-pharmacologic method to relieve symptoms and improve quality of life throughout the course of illness. ...We call for more research that e …
Shiatsu represents a group of manual therapeutic techniques, including acupressure. Shiatsu offers cancer patients a no …
Applications, indications, and effects of passive hydrotherapy WATSU (WaterShiatsu)-A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Schitter AM, Fleckenstein J, Frei P, Taeymans J, Kurpiers N, Radlinger L. Schitter AM, et al. PLoS One. 2020 Mar 13;15(3):e0229705. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0229705. eCollection 2020. PLoS One. 2020. PMID: 32168328 Free PMC article.
BACKGROUND: WATSU (portmanteau word: water and shiatsu) is a form of passive hydrotherapy in chest-deep thermoneutral water (35C = 95F = 308.15 K). It combines elements of myofascial stretching, joint mobilization, massage, and shiatsu and is reported to be used to …
BACKGROUND: WATSU (portmanteau word: water and shiatsu) is a form of passive hydrotherapy in chest-deep thermoneutral water (35C = 95 …
[Shiatsu therapy for patients and caregivers].
Bouheret B. Bouheret B. Rev Infirm. 2016 Feb;(218):40-1. doi: 10.1016/j.revinf.2015.12.009. Rev Infirm. 2016. PMID: 26861088 French.
Shiatsu therapy is a manual discipline originating from traditional Chinese medicine. It is developing as an interesting form of support in the fight against stress and chronic fatigue. Shiatsu is used in some hospitals to support not only patients but also caregive …
Shiatsu therapy is a manual discipline originating from traditional Chinese medicine. It is developing as an interesting form of supp …
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