Back Pain

The ATEAM Trial (Little et al., 2008, BMJ) - Found significant reductions in chronic back pain and disability after 24 lessons compared to massage and exercise. Benefits lasted 1 year. https://www.bmj.com/content/337/bmj.a884

Systematic Review (Woodman et al., 2017, Musculoskeletal Science and Practice) - Reviewed 15 studies, found Alexander Technique led to statistically significant long-term reductions in back pain and associated disability. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2468781217300639

Neck Pain:

Randomized Trial (MacPherson et al., 2015, Annals of Behavioral Medicine) - Found a 31% reduction in neck pain intensity after Alexander lessons compared to usual care at 1 year. https://academic.oup.com/abm/article/49/2/286/4562664

Balance/Mobility in Older Adults:

Pilot RCT (Vickers et al., 2004, Health Education Research) - Improved balance and mobility in the elderly after Alexander instruction. https://academic.oup.com/her/article/19/1/25/637238

Parkinson's Disease:

Clinical Trial (Stallibrass et al., 2002, Clinical Rehabilitation) - Improved disabilities, walking abilities and overall self-rated functional ability. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1191/0269215502cr436oa

Respiratory Function:

RCT (Austin & Ausubel, 1992, Respiratory Medicine) - Improved respiratory function and reduced medication use in patients with asthma. http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0954611105801690

Performance Anxiety in Musicians:

Pilot Study (Valentine et al., 1995, Medical Problems of Performing Artists) - Reduced performance anxiety and increased respiratory function in musicians. https://www.sciandmed.com/mppa/journalviewer.aspx?issue=1133&article=1300