Multiple Sclerosis Autoimmune Diseases Integrative Manual Therapy Complementary Medicine

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Consider Manual Therapy and CAM for Autoimmune Diseases, including M.S.

Multiple Sclerosis Autoimmune Diseases and Complementary Medicine

7-04 Multiple Sclerosis (M.S.) Solutions with Complementary Medicine and Integrative Manual Therapy Approaches

A variety of studies show the benefits of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM), with people with Multiple Sclerosis and other neurodegenerative disorders.

These approaches include, Integrative Manual Therapy, Physical Therapy, Massage Therapy, Reflexology, Acupuncture, Reiki, Music Therapy, Yoga, Exercises and activities designed to increase quality of life.

Sixteen people with multiple sclerosis (MS) said, "physical therapy, counseling, nutrition, and massage were the most frequently used alternative therapies. Other therapies included acupuncture, occupational therapy, aquatic therapy, Therapeutic Touch, yoga, passive exercise, and removal of mercury alloy tooth fillings.

Almost 2/3 of the respondents reported seeking an alternative health practitioner because traditional physicians offered no cure for MS. Just under 1/3 of the respondents stated that the quality of their lives was improved by alternative therapies." (Fawcett, 1994).

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Highlighted References

1. Crowell, T. (2005). "The relationship between bone bruises and lymphedema after fracture: a case study." Townsend Letter for Doctors and Patients Jan (from www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0ISW/is_258/ai_n8592733
2. Gillson, G., J. V. Wright, et al. (2000). "Transdermal histamine in multiple sclerosis, part two: a proposed theoretical basis for its use." Altern Med Rev 5(3): 224-48.
3. Wheeler, L. (2004). "Advanced Strain Counterstrain." Massage Therapy Journal 43 Winter(4): from www.amtamassage.org/journal/winter05_journal/mtjWinter05.html

General References
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2. Fawcett, J., J. S. Sidney, et al. (1994). "Use of alternative health therapies by people with multiple sclerosis: an exploratory study." Holist Nurs Pract 8(2): 36-42.
3. Huntley, A. and E. Ernst (2000). "Complementary and alternative therapies for treating multiple sclerosis symptoms: a systematic review." Complement Ther Med 8(2): 97-105.
4. Lutskii, M. A. & I E. Esaulenko (2007). "Oxidant stress in the pathogenesis of multiple sclerosis." Neurosci Behav Physiol 37(3): 209-13.
5. He, J. (1998). "Stretch reflex sensitivity: effects of postural and muscle length changes." IEEE Trans Rehabil Eng 6(2): 182-9.
6. Yates, H. A., T. C. Vardy, et al. (2002). "Effects of osteopathic manipulative treatment and concentric and eccentric maximal-effort exercise on women with multiple sclerosis: a pilot study." J Am Osteopath Assoc 102(5): 267-75.
7. Wheeler, L. (2004). "Advanced Strain Counterstrain." Massage Therapy Journal 43 Winter(4). www.amtamassage.org/journal/winter05_journal/mtjWinter05.html
8. Flachenecker, P. (2007). "Autonomic dysfunction in Guillain-Barre syndrome and multiple sclerosis." J Neurol 254 Suppl 2: II96-II101.
9. Delaney, J. P., K. S. Leong, et al. (2002). "The short-term effects of myofascial trigger point massage therapy on cardiac autonomic tone in healthy subjects." J Adv Nurs 37(4): 364-71.
10. Mackay, N., S. Hansen, et al. (2004). "Autonomic nervous system changes during Reiki treatment: a preliminary study." J Altern Complement Med 10(6): 1077-81. http://www.liebertonline.com/doi/abs/10.1089/acm.2004.10.1077
11. Hernandez-Reif, M., T. Field, et al. (1998). " Multiple Sclerosis patients benefit from massage therapy." Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies 2: 168-174. http://www.massagetherapy.com/articles/index.php/article_id/730
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13. Vanderbilt, S. (2004). "Alternative therapies and multiple sclerosis." Massage & Bodywork magazine August/September.
http://www.massagetherapy.com/articles/index.php/article_id/730
14. Siev-Ner, I., D. Gamus, et al. (2003). "Reflexology treatment relieves symptoms of multiple sclerosis: a randomized controlled study." Mult Scler 9(4): 356-61.
15. Koch, M., J. Mostert, et al. (2007). "Tremor in multiple sclerosis." J Neurol 254(2): 133-45.
16. Giesser, B., J. Beres-Jones, et al. (2007). "Locomotor training using body weight support on a treadmill improves mobility in persons with multiple sclerosis: a pilot study." Mult Scler 13(2): 224-31.
17. Oken, B. S., S. Kishiyama, et al. (2004). "Randomized controlled trial of yoga and exercise in MS." Neurology 62(11): 2058-64.
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19. Baram, Y. and A. Miller (2007). "Auditory feedback control for improvement of gait in patients with Multiple Sclerosis." J Neurol Sci 254(1-2): 90-4.
20. Aldridge, D., W. Schmid, et al. (2005). "Functionality or aesthetics? A pilot study of music therapy in the treatment of multiple sclerosis patients." Complement Ther Med 13(1): 25-33.
21. Giammatteo, T. and S. Weiselfish-Giammatteo (1997). Integrative manual therapy for the autonomic nervous system and related disorders : utilizing advanced strain and counterstrain technique. Berkeley, Calif., North Atlantic Books. www.CenterIMT.com
22. Wheeler, L. (2004). "Advanced Strain Counterstrain." Massage Therapy Journal 43 Winter(4)
www.amtamassage.org/journal/winter05_journal/mtjWinter05.html
23. Crowell, T. (2005). "The relationship between bone bruises and lymphedema after fracture: a case study." Townsend Letter for Doctors and Patients Jan (from www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0ISW/is_258/ai_n8592733).
24. Zamaria, N. (2004). "Alteration of polyunsaturated fatty acid status and metabolism in health&disease."Reprod Nutr Dev 44(3): 273-82.
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26. Grant, W. B. and M. F. Holick (2005). "Benefits and requirements of vitamin D for optimal health: a review." Altern Med Rev 10(2): 94-111.
27. Kidd, P. M. (2005). "Neurodegeneration from mitochondrial insufficiency: nutrients, stem cells, growth factors, and prospects for brain rebuilding using integrative management." Altern Med Rev 10(4): 268-93. www.thorne.com/media/mitochondrial10-4.pdf
28. Kidd, P. M. (2005). "Neurodegeneration from mitochondrial insufficiency: nutrients, stem cells, growth factors, and prospects for brain rebuilding using integrative management." Altern Med Rev 10(4): 268-93. www.thorne.com/media/mitochondrial10-4.pdf
29. Verheyden, G., G. Nuyens, et al. (2006). "Reliability and validity of trunk assessment for people with multiple sclerosis." Phys Ther 86(1): 66-76.
30. Chen, C. C., N. Kasven, et al. (2007). "Hand strength and perceived manual ability among patients with multiple sclerosis." Arch Phys Med Rehabil 88(6): 794-7.
31. Calhoon, J. (2004-2005). Applied Kinesiology Management of Multiple Sclerosis - An ongoing case study. Collected Papers International College of Applied Kinesiology, 2004-2005;1:5-6, Scott Cuthbert. http://www.soto-usa.org/SOTLiterature/Applied%20Kinesiology/Collected%20Papers%202004.htm
32. Sue Leger, P.T., D.Sc. (2005). "Multiple Sclerosis Recovery Program." www.centerimt.com/Patient/Rec_Programs.asp