British Medical Journal medical trial of Alexander Technique
Did you miss the publication of the randomised controlled trial of Alexander technique lessons, exercise, and massage for chronic and recurrent back pain? It was published last August.
The trial involved 579 patients in 64 medical practices in Southern England. Here are some excerpts from the abstract of the published trial:—
Objective
To determine the effectiveness of lessons in the Alexander technique, massage therapy, and advice from a doctor to take exercise (exercise prescription) along with nurse delivered behavioural counselling for patients with chronic or recurrent back pain.
Conclusions
One to one lessons in the Alexander technique from registered teachers have long term benefits for patients with chronic back pain. Six lessons followed by exercise prescription were nearly as effective as 24 lessons.
The full published paper is freely available at BMJ.com
Here’s the BMJ video about the study
Part 1
Part 2
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- I’m writing a book about my work. It will come out on the 1st July 2010. The book I was going to write this year (on the Tube Principle) was a bit too specialised so I changed my mind about writing that book. This new book will still include a chapter or two on the Tube Principle — and, of course, much more besides.
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- Remember to still do the things I listed above for everyone. Even if you’re having lessons from someone else, you will find these a very great help. They’ll help you understand your lessons better and get a lot more out of them. All my own pupils read my weekly articles and several of them are active members of Repoise.
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