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The Effectiveness of the Feldenkrais Method: A Systematic Review of the Evidence
Joint Authors
Source
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-12, 12 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-04-08
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
12
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The Feldenkrais Method (FM) has broad application in populations interested in improving awareness, health, and ease of function.
This review aimed to update the evidence for the benefits of FM, and for which populations.
A best practice systematic review protocol was devised.
Included studies were appraised using the Cochrane risk of bias approach and trial findings analysed individually and collectively where possible.
Twenty RCTs were included (an additional 14 to an earlier systematic review).
The population, outcome, and findings were highly heterogeneous.
However, meta-analyses were able to be performed with 7 studies, finding in favour of the FM for improving balance in ageing populations (e.g., timed up and go test MD −1.14 sec, 95% CI −1.78, −0.49; and functional reach test MD 6.08 cm, 95% CI 3.41, 8.74).
Single studies reported significant positive effects for reduced perceived effort and increased comfort, body image perception, and dexterity.
Risk of bias was high, thus tempering some results.
Considered as a body of evidence, effects seem to be generic, supporting the proposal that FM works on a learning paradigm rather than disease-based mechanisms.
Further research is required; however, in the meantime, clinicians and professionals may promote the use of FM in populations interested in efficient physical performance and self-efficacy.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Hillier, Susan& Worley, Anthea. 2015. The Effectiveness of the Feldenkrais Method: A Systematic Review of the Evidence. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1063556
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Hillier, Susan& Worley, Anthea. The Effectiveness of the Feldenkrais Method: A Systematic Review of the Evidence. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1063556
American Medical Association (AMA)
Hillier, Susan& Worley, Anthea. The Effectiveness of the Feldenkrais Method: A Systematic Review of the Evidence. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1063556
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1063556