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Therapeutic Sensations: A New Unifying Concept
Author
Source
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2020, Issue 2020 (31 Dec. 2020), pp.1-15, 15 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2020-08-06
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
15
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Physical sensations of tingling, warmth, dull pain, and heaviness are a common phenomenon in mind-body interventions, such as acupuncture, hypnotherapy, osteopathy, qigong, meditation, and progressive muscle relaxation.
Even though there are striking parallels between sensations produced by many different interventions, no attempt has yet been made to understand them from a unifying perspective that combines information from different therapies and practices.
Therefore, this narrative systematic review introduces the concept of therapeutic sensations and summarizes studies of their sensory quality, bodily topography, and the meaning that patients attach to them.
Furthermore, it highlights the essential role of therapeutic sensations in the development of vital energy concepts, such as qi, prana, pneuma, and orgone, in various traditional medicine systems, body-oriented psychotherapy, and so-called energy medicine.
Finally, the assessment of therapeutic sensations may help to gain a deeper understanding of such concepts, finding a common language between scientists, patients and practitioners, and bridging the wide gap between materialistic and vitalistic views.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Beissner, Florian. 2020. Therapeutic Sensations: A New Unifying Concept. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine،Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-15.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1157312
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Beissner, Florian. Therapeutic Sensations: A New Unifying Concept. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine No. 2020 (2020), pp.1-15.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1157312
American Medical Association (AMA)
Beissner, Florian. Therapeutic Sensations: A New Unifying Concept. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-15.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1157312
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1157312