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Jane A Dennis1, Christopher J Cates

  • 1Cochrane Developmental, Psychosocial and Learning Problems Group, Queen’s University Belfast, Belfast, UK. dennis.jane72@gmail.com.

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  • Complementary and alternative medicine
  • Respiratory medicine
  • Clinical trials

Background:

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

Purpose of the Study:

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

Main Methods:

  • A systematic review was conducted searching major medical databases and bibliographies.
  • Included studies were randomized controlled trials comparing AT to other interventions or no intervention for chronic asthma.

Main Results:

  • No randomized controlled trials meeting the selection criteria were identified.
  • A meta-analysis could not be performed due to the lack of eligible studies.

Conclusions:

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