Complementary and Alternative Modalities to Relieve Osteoarthritis Symptoms: A review of the evidence on several therapies often used for osteoarthritis management.
Author: Fouladbakhsh J.
Affiliation:
Judith Fouladbakhsh PhD, APRN-BN, AHN-BC, CHTP, is assistant professor and director of the Complementary Therapies in Healthcare Graduate Certificate Program at Wayne State University, Detroit. Contact author: dr.judi129@gmail.com.
Conference/Journal: Orthop Nurs.
Date published: 2012 Mar
Other:
Volume ID: 31 , Issue ID: 2 , Pages: 115-21 , Word Count: 68
OVERVIEW:: Conventional medical treatment of osteoarthritis often successfully relieves pain but can also produce adverse gastrointestinal and cardiovascular effects, especially with long-term use. Hence, many patients use complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) to prevent, control, and manage the pain of osteoarthritis. The author reviews the evidence on the efficacy and safety of several CAM therapies often used for osteoarthritis management, including mind-body therapies, supplements, and body-based treatments.
PMID: 22446805
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