“The Dark Side of Musculoskeletal Care”: Why Do Ineffective Techniques Seem to Work? A Comprehensive Review of Complementary and Alternative Therapies

“The Dark Side of Musculoskeletal Care”: Why Do Ineffective Techniques Seem to Work? A Comprehensive Review of Complementary and Alternative Therapies

The increasing interest in complementary and alternative medicines (CAMs) for musculoskeletal care has sparked significant debate, particularly regarding their biological plausibility and clinical effectiveness. This comprehensive review critically examines the use of two of the most widely utilized...

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Main Authors:	Lucas Mamud-Meroni, Germán E. Tarcaya, Andoni Carrasco-Uribarren, Giacomo Rossettini, Mar Flores-Cortes, Luis Ceballos-Laita
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2025-02-01
Series:	Biomedicines
Subjects:	complementary therapies musculoskeletal diseases biological plausibility placebo effect evidence-based medicine osteopathic medicine
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9059/13/2/392
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