Research on Alexander Technique
AT and Chronic Back Pain:
Little, P., et al. (2008). Randomised controlled trial of Alexander technique lessons, exercise, and massage (ATEAM) for chronic and recurrent back pain. BMJ, 337.
McClean, S. & Wye, L. (2012). Taking charge, choosing a new direction: A service evaluation of Alexander Technique lessons for pain clinic patients (SEAT): An approach to pain management. Project Report. Bristol: UWE Bristol.
AT and Chronic Neck Pain:
Lauche, R., et al. (2016). Efficacy of the Alexander Technique in treating chronic non-specific neck pain: a randomized controlled trial. Clinical Rehabilitation, 30 (3), 247-258.
MacPherson, H., et al. (2015). Alexander Technique lessons or acupuncture sessions for persons with chronic neck pain: A randomized trial. Annals of Internal Medicine, 163 (9), 653-662.
AT and Parkinson’s Disease:
Stallibrass, C., Sissons P., & Chalmers, C. (2002). Randomized, controlled trial of the Alexander Technique for idiopathic Parkinson’s disease. Clinical Rehabilitation, 16, 705-718.
AT and Mood/Psychological Growth:
Armitage, J.R. (2009). Psychological change and the Alexander Technique (Doctoral dissertation).
Jones, T., & Glover, L. (2014). Exploring the psychological processes underlying touch: lessons from the Alexander Technique. Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy, 21 (2), 140-153.
Wenham, A., et al. (2018). Self-efficacy and embodiment associated with Alexander Technique lessons or with acupuncture sessions: A longitudinal qualitative sub-study within the ATLAS trial. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, 31, 308-314.
Woodman, J., et al. (2018). Self-efficacy and self-care-related outcomes following Alexander Technique lessons for people with chronic neck pain in the ATLAS randomised, controlled trial. European Journal of Integrative Medicine, 17, 64-71.
Vahervuo, M. & Bierhorst, E. (n.d.). Alexander Technique Story Project.
Yardley, L., et al. (2010). Patients’ views of receiving lessons in the Alexander Technique and an exercise prescription for managing back pain in the ATEAM trial. Family Practice, 27, 198-204.
AT and Performance Anxiety in Musicians:
Klein, S.D., Bayard, C., & Wolf, U. (2014). The Alexander Technique and musicians: A systematic review of controlled trials. BMC Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 14.
Valentine, E.R., et al. (1995). The effect of lessons in the Alexander Technique on music performance in high and low stress situations. Psychology of Music, 23, 129-141.