I am very glad to announce that my friend Alex Huntly has published his first ever paper in an International Journal. The article is a fantastic review about the use of acupuncture and dry needling in sport and common conditions. The paper has been published in the American Journal of Sports Science and Medicine.
Abstract
There is an evidence base of varying strength for the use of acupuncture
in conditions, such as chronic low back pain, myofascial trigger point,
osteoarthritis, pain relief, performance enhancement and respiratory
disorders. The aim of this study was to review the evidence base of
acupuncture for common conditions that occur in sport. A literature
review of how acupuncture works and what it can treat was performed.
Evidence for each condition was critically appraised. There are
significant differences in the perceived effectiveness of acupuncture
for different conditions and mechanisms. Chronic low back pain,
myofascial trigger point, acute low back pain and osteoarthritis were
perceived to be effective. All of the reviewed mechanisms of acupuncture
were perceived more effective than Chinese meridian. Those conditions
that were rated as less effective generally had less supporting evidence
or were not relevant to sporting populations.
Keywords: trigger point, low back pain, traditional chinese medicine.
The whole reference of the article is as follows:
To download the paper in pdf format click here.
Congratulations Alex!
Wow that’s great dear!! Congratulations Alex. Thanks for sharing this article with us. I completely agree that acupuncture treats lower back pains, osteoarthritis or so many diseases. My mother visits regularly to acupuncture Mississauga clinic, and she have got great benefits.
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