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Eurythmy Therapy in clinical studies: a systematic literature review.
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19 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- The Effects of Anthroposophic Medicine in Chronic Pain Conditions: A Systematic Review.Journal of integrative and complementary medicine · 2023Pooled it
- Touching body, soul, and spirit? Understanding external applications from integrative medicine: A mixed methods systematic review.Frontiers in medicine · 2022Pooled it
- Argentine tango in Parkinson disease--a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC neurology · 2015Pooled it
- Low Vision Rehabilitation and Eye Exercises: A Comprehensive Guide to Tertiary Prevention of Diabetic Retinopathy.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Esoteric beliefs and CAM impact SARS-CoV-2 immunization drivers, uptake and pediatric immunization views in Germany.NPJ vaccines · 2024Article
- Can Plants Sense Humans? Using Plants as Biosensors to Detect the Presence of Eurythmic Gestures.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- Anthroposophic Medicinal Products: A Literature Review of Features, Similarities and Differences to Conventional Medicinal Products, Scientific and Regulatory Assessment.Global advances in health and medicine · 2022Article
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- Anthroposophic Medicine: A Short Monograph and Narrative Review-Foundations, Essential Characteristics, Scientific Basis, Safety, Effectiveness and Misconceptions.Global advances in health and medicine · 2020Article
- Fever: Views in Anthroposophic Medicine and Their Scientific Validity.Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM · 2016Review
- Eurythmy therapy increases specific oscillations of heart rate variability.BMC complementary and alternative medicine · 2015Article
- Patient-centered Diabetes Care in Children: An Integrated, Individualized, Systems-oriented, and Multidisciplinary Approach.Global advances in health and medicine · 2013Article
- Effects of eurythmy therapy in the treatment of essential arterial hypertension: a pilot study.Global advances in health and medicine · 2013Article
- Validation of the State Version Questionnaire on Autonomic Regulation (State-aR) for cancer patients.European journal of medical research · 2011Article
- Use of homeopathy in pediatric oncology in Germany.Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM · 2011Article
- Inner Correspondence and Peacefulness with Practices among Participants in Eurythmy Therapy and Yoga: A Validation Study.Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM · 2011Article
- Pharmacotherapy of elderly patients in everyday anthroposophic medical practice: a prospective, multicenter observational study.BMC geriatrics · 2010Article
- A pilot study on the effects of a team building process on the perception of work environment in an integrative hospital for neurological rehabilitation.BMC complementary and alternative medicine · 2010Article
- The oil-dispersion bath in anthroposophic medicine--an integrative review.BMC complementary and alternative medicine · 2008Review
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Abstract
backgroundWe aimed to overview the current literature on eurythmy therapy (EYT) which is an integral part of Anthroposophic Medicine. EYT can be described as a movement therapy in which speech movements are transposed into exercises which address the patient's capability to soul expression and strengthen his salutogenetic resources.
methodsWe searched several databases such as Cochrane, EMBASE, NCCAM, NLM, DIMDI, CAMbase, and Medline for case-control studies, cohort studies and randomised controlled trials on the treatment effects of EYT in a clinical setting. In a second search we included journal databases from Karger, Kluwer, Springer, Thieme, and Merkurstab archive.
resultsWe found 8 citations which met the inclusion criterion: 4 publications referring to a prospective cohort study without control group (the AMOS study), and 4 articles referring to 2 explorative pre-post studies without control group, 1 prospective, non-randomized comparative study, and 1 descriptive study with a control group. The methodological quality of studies ranged in from poor to good, and in sample size from 5 to 898 patients. In most studies, EYT was used as an add-on, not as a mono-therapy. The studies described positive treatment effects with clinically relevant effect sizes in most cases.
conclusionIndications, study designs and the usage of additional treatments within the identified studies were quite heterogeneous. Despite of this, EYT can be regarded as a potentially relevant add-on in a therapeutic concept, although its specific relevance remains to be clarified. Well performed controlled studies on this unique treatment are highly recommended.
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