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Alexander technique for chronic asthma.

¹Cochrane Airways Group, Dept of Public Health Sciences, St George's Hospital Medical School, Cranmer Terrace, London, UK, SW17 ORE. j.dennis@sghms.ac.uk

The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews

|May 5, 2000

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The Alexander technique (AT) may help with breathing, but no studies proved its effectiveness for chronic asthma. More research is needed to confirm AT benefits for asthma symptoms and medication reduction.

Area of Science:

Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Respiratory Medicine

Background:

The Alexander technique (AT) is a physical therapy focusing on posture and alignment to improve bodily function and promote relaxation.
Practitioners suggest AT may enhance breathing efficiency, potentially benefiting individuals with asthma.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the effectiveness of the Alexander technique for managing chronic, stable asthma.

Main Methods:

Searched specialized databases including the Cochrane Airways Group and Cochrane Complementary Medicine Field.
Included randomized controlled trials comparing AT to other interventions or no intervention for chronic asthma symptoms.

Main Results:

No randomized controlled trials meeting the selection criteria were identified.

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The review could not find evidence to support or refute the efficacy of AT for asthma.

Conclusions:

Robust, well-designed randomized controlled trials are necessary to validate claims regarding the Alexander technique's positive impact on chronic asthma symptoms.
Further research is required to determine if AT can aid asthma patients in reducing their medication reliance.