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Alexander technique lessons provide long term benefits to patients with chronic back pain

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April 2013

Alexander technique lessons provide long term benefits to patients with chronic back pain

Vol: 2| Issue: 3| Number:40| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A

Randomised controlled trial of Alexander technique lessons, exercise, and massage (ATEAM) for chronic and recurrent back pain

BMJ. 2008 Aug 19;337:a884. doi: 10.1136/bmj.a884

Contributing Authors:
P Little G Lewith F Webley M Evans A Beattie K Middleton J Barnett K Ballard F Oxford P Smith L Yardley S Hollinghurst D Sharp

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579 patients with chronic or recurrent back pain were enrolled in this randomized controlled trial to determine the effectiveness of the Alexander technique, massage therapy, and normal care. Patients were randomized to receive an intervention of massage (n=147), six Alexander technique lessons (n=144), 24 Alexander technique lessons (n=144) or normal care (n=144); half of patients in each group w...

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