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MOVALEXYR
Saw practitioner for Alexander Technique, past 12 months
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Description

For sample adults and children in 2007 and 2012 who had ever seen a practitioner for Alexander Technique (MOVALEX), MOVALEXYR reports whether the person had used Alexander Technique in the past 12 months.

Movement techniques--including Alexander Technique, Feldenkreis, Pilates, and Trager Psychophysical Integration--were one of many alternative health treatment modalities included in the 2007 and 2012 Complementary and Alternative Health Supplements. If sample respondents gave a positive response to MOVALEXYR, they were asked a series of follow-up questions.

Definitions 

In all years, the Field Representative's Manual defines Alexander Technique as:

a practice that uses guidance and education on ways to improve posture and movement. The intent is to teach a person how to use muscles more efficiently in order to improve the overall functioning of the body. Examples of the Alexander technique as CAM are using it to treat low-back pain and the symptoms of Parkinson's disease.

In all years, the field representatives were advised to "feel free to offer [this definition] even if the respondent has not requested [it]."

In all years, the survey question asked whether the person had seen "a practitioner or teacher" for Alexander Technique in the past 12 months. In all years, the Manual defines an "alternative provider or practitioner" as:

someone who is knowledgeable about a specific alternative health practice. This person provides care or gives advice about its use, and usually receives payment for his or her services.

Related Variables

Additional information about use of Alexander Technique was collected for respondents who reported using Alexander Technique in the past 12 months, including variables on frequency of use and amount of out-of-pocket costs. Please use the IPUMS NHIS drop-down menus and search function to learn more about these variables.

Comparability

In 2007, sample children were added to the universe for this question. In 2007 only, the sample child universe was not restricted by if the sample child had ever seen a practitioner for Alexander Technique (MOVALEX). Because of this expanded universe, the number of negative responses for MOVALEXYR is much higher in 2007. Otherwise, there are no comparability issues.

Universe

  • 2007: Sample adults age 18+ and sample children under 18 who have ever seen a practitioner for Alexander Technique.
  • 2012: Sample adults age 18+ and sample children ages 4-17 who have ever seen a practitioner for Alexander Technique.

Availability

  • 2007, 2012

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