Affiliation:
1. Department of Neurology, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR 97239, USA
2. Department of Neurology, Portland Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Portland, OR 97239, USA
Abstract
Background. Mind-body therapies are used to manage physical and psychological symptoms in many chronic health conditions.Objective. To assess the published evidence for using mind-body techniques for symptom management of multiple sclerosis.Methods. MEDLINE, PsycINFO, and Cochrane Clinical Trials Register were searched from inception to March 24, 2012. Eleven mind-body studies were reviewed (meditation, yoga, biofeedback, hypnosis, relaxation, and imagery).Results. Four high quality trials (yoga, mindfulness, relaxation, and biofeedback) were found helpful for a variety of MS symptoms.Conclusions. The evidence for mind-body medicine in MS is limited, yet mind-body therapies are relatively safe and may provide a nonpharmacological benefit for MS symptoms.
Funder
National Center for Research Resources
Subject
Immunology and Microbiology (miscellaneous),Immunology,Immunology and Allergy
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