#ME/CFS patients, have you heard of the Perrin technique? I just read that someone got from bedbound to having quite a bit more life quality? #Covid #LongCovid

@silkabelli.eurosky.social @neonsnake

afaik it's osteopathic pseudoscience. the ME association said:

β€œIn the absence of any sound scientific evidence to support the model of causation upon which this alternative treatment is based, and the lack of any sound evidence from well conducted clinical trials to confirm the safety and efficacy of using osteopathy and lymphatic drainage to remove toxins from the body, this is not a form of alternative treatment for ME/CFS that is recommended by either the ME Association or the NICE guideline on ME/CFS.”

Telegraph Article: The ME Association and the NICE Guideline does not support the use of the Perrin Technique - The ME Association

Today (13.11.24), the Telegraph reports on the Perrin Technique with […]

The ME Association

@vantiss @silkabelli.eurosky.social

Thank you, Elle - I was vaguely sure I'd heard "bad" things about it, but wasn't confident enough to answer myself.