Popular Complementary and Alternative Therapy Methods in Different Conditions

Authors : Akın SÜZER, Nevriye ÜNAL SÜZER, Raziye ŞAVKIN, Nihal BÜKER

Pages : 201-211

Doi:10.53811/ijtcmr.1197108

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Publication Date : 2022-12-15

Article Type : Review Paper

Abstract :Complementary and alternative therapies insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(CAM); are methods for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases based on various cultural beliefs and experiences that are not currently considered part of modern medicine. In recent years, the integration of CAM applications into healthcare systems all over the world has led to an increase in their use and frequency, and it has also increased the necessity and expectation of evidence-based practices. In this review, it was aimed to examine the alternative treatment methods that are frequently used in different conditions, their mechanisms of action, and their application within the framework of scientific evidence. For this purpose, popularly used complementary and alternative therapies for musculoskeletal conditions insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(dry needling, instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization, dry cupping);, neurological conditions insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(acupuncture, reflexology);, and other conditions such as cancer and metabolic diseases insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(yoga); were examined.
Keywords : dry needling, instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization, dry cupping, acupuncture, reflexology