Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Treating Individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury

Cantor, Joshua; Gumber, Shinakee

doi:10.1007/s40141-013-0019-9

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“…Additionally, yoga appears to be beneficial to individuals with TBI by impacting physical, emotional, and cognitive domains. Because cognitive and psychosocial deficits persist or appear as secondary problems later in the TBI disease process, yoga may be a valuable option for individuals in the chronic stage of TBI recovery [3,4,15]. Finally, the results of this study coincide with recent literature acknowledging the functional benefits gained through the use of complementary integrative health approaches in rehabilitation for individuals with TBI [31].…”

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“…Researchers have found that individuals with chronic conditions who practice yoga may experience improved cognitive functioning, self-awareness, balance, coordination, adjustment to disability, and reduced stress [10,11,13,14]. Because of these benefits, yoga has been suggested as a modality to address many deficits faced by individuals with chronic TBI [15].…”

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confidence: 99%

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The Lived Experience of Individuals with Chronic Traumatic Brain Injury: An Adapted Group Yoga Intervention

Roney¹,

Sample²,

Stallones³

et al. 2018

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Background: An adapted yoga intervention was delivered to seven individuals with chronic traumatic brain injury. The purpose of this study was to explore and describe the participants' experience of engaging in the 8-week intervention. Methods: Using a phenomenological design, data were collected, analyzed, and coded to generate themes regarding experiences that occurred, how experiences occurred, and why experiences occurred. Results: Participants described experiencing the yoga intervention as a process: from initially expecting only physical benefits; to feeling physically and emotionally safe and comfortable in the yoga environment; to experiencing physical, emotional, and cognitive changes.

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confidence: 99%

The Lived Experience of Individuals with Chronic Traumatic Brain Injury: An Adapted Group Yoga Intervention

Roney¹,

Sample²,

Stallones³

et al. 2018

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“…Considering that using NSAIDs and opioids exerts a wide range of adverse effects ( 14 , 15 ), there is currently a strong interest in developing new therapeutic agents from natural products to inhibit mediators involved in the evolution of pain ( 31 ). Although some herbal extracts have been reported to alleviate pain in musculoskeletal disorders ( 18 , 19 ), to the best of our knowledge, this study is one of the first investigations conducted to investigate the effects of topical sesame oil on pain severity and frequency of received NSAIDs of patients with trauma.…”

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“…To date, studies have shown a need for alternative and complementary therapy for pain management after trauma ( 18 , 19 ). Currently, therapeutic effects of some herbal products such as comfrey root (Symphytum officinale) extract are discussed in researches for short-term management of pain after ankle trauma ( 20 - 22 ).…”

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The Effects of Topical Sesame (Sesamum indicum) Oil on Pain Severity and Amount of Received Non-Steroid Anti-Inflammatory Drugs in Patients with Upper or Lower Extremities Trauma

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Background:Most patients with trauma experience different levels of pain. Due to side effects as well as economic burden of drugs used for pain relief after trauma commonly, it is important to use low-cost methods independently or combined with drugs to alleviate pain.Objectives:Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the effects of topical sesame oil on pain severity and frequency of received NSAIDs of patients with trauma.Patients and Methods:This randomized clinical trial study was conducted on 150 patients with upper or lower extremities trauma in Dezful Ganjavian Hospital, Ahvaz, Iran, in 2014. Data was collected by a researcher-made questionnaire and Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). Patients were divided into two groups of control (n = 75) and intervention (n = 75) randomly. In the intervention group, patients applied topical sesame oil beside the routine cares, while in the control group patients just received routine cares. Severity of pain and frequency of received NSAIDs was assessed in the first, third, seventh and tenth days after the intervention in the both groups. Data was analyzed by SPSS19 software using descriptive and analytic (Chi-square and independent sample t-test) statistical methods.Results:Based on student sample t-test, there was a significant difference between intervention and control groups regarding the pain severity in the first (P = 0.06), third (P = 0.001), seventh (P = 0.001) and tenth (P = 0.001) days after the intervention. Besides, the frequency of received NSAIDs in the intervention group and the control group showed significant difference in four days after the intervention (for four days P = 0.001).Conclusions:Topical application of sesame oil could reduce pain severity and frequency of received NSAIDs in patients with upper or lower extremities trauma. Therefore, it is recommended to use this oil in complementary medicine for pain relief due to low cost, easy usage and lack of adverse effects.

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“…While Dr. Haltiwanger reports success in his practice with this TBI protocol, objective research is still needed in this area to substantiate his results. Table 1 16,18,[28][29][30][31][32][33][34] provides a summary of nutrition therapies that could be of benefit in TBI treatment.…”

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Functional Medicine Approach to Traumatic Brain Injury

Richer

2017

Medical Acupuncture

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The U.S. military has seen dramatic increases in traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) among military personnel due to the nature of modern-day conflicts. Conventional TBI treatment for secondary brain injuries has suboptimal success rates, and patients, families, and healthcare professionals are increasingly turning to alternative medicine treatments. Effective treatments for the secondary injury cascades that occur after an initial brain trauma are unclear at this time. The goal of successful treatment options for secondary TBI injuries is to reduce oxidative stress, excitotoxicity, and inflammation while supporting mitochondrial functions and repair of membranes, synapses, and axons. A new paradigm of medical care, known as functional medicine, is increasing in popularity and acceptance. Functional medicine combines conventional treatment methods with complementary, genetic, holistic, and nutritional therapies. The approach is to assess the patient as a whole person, taking into account the interconnectedness of the body and its unique reaction to disease, injury, and illness while working to restore balance and optimal health. Functional medicine treatment recommendations often include the use of acupuncture, Ayurveda, chiropractic manipulation, detoxification programs, herbal and homeopathic supplements, specialized diets, massage, meditation and mindfulness practices, neurobiofeedback, nutritional supplements, , and yoga. At present, some of these alternative treatments appear to be beneficial, but more research is needed to validate reported outcomes. Few clinical studies validate the effectiveness of alternative therapies for TBIs. However, further clinical trials and empirical studies warrant further investigation based on some reported positive results from research studies, case histories, anecdotal evidence, and widespread popularity of some approaches. To date, only nutritional therapies and hyperbaric oxygen therapy have shown the most promise and potential for improved outcomes for the treatment of secondary TBI injuries.

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Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Treating Individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury

Cited by 10 publications

References 66 publications

The Lived Experience of Individuals with Chronic Traumatic Brain Injury: An Adapted Group Yoga Intervention

The Lived Experience of Individuals with Chronic Traumatic Brain Injury: An Adapted Group Yoga Intervention

The Effects of Topical Sesame (Sesamum indicum) Oil on Pain Severity and Amount of Received Non-Steroid Anti-Inflammatory Drugs in Patients with Upper or Lower Extremities Trauma

Functional Medicine Approach to Traumatic Brain Injury

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