Effects of Acupuncture, Moxibustion, Cupping, and Massage on Sports Injuries: A Narrative Review. (28th May 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Zhang, Haoyu; Zhao, Mengya; Wu, Zugui; Wang, Xinna; Jiang, Yong; Liang, Jiabin; Chen, Hanwei
• Other Names: Telles Shirley Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine. Volume 2022(2022)
• Publication Date: 2022-05-28
• Subjects: Alternative medicine -- Periodicals; 615.505
• DOI: 10.1155/2022/9467002
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1741-427X

Abstract

Abstract : With the evolution of society, an increasing number of people have realized the importance of sports on human health. However, participation in sports is a double-edged sword as improperly exercising can lead to injury. Many athletes and patients with sports injuries choose traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) when modern medicine fails to relieve their musculoskeletal symptoms. TCM is a splendid legacy of Chinese civilization whose therapies are effective, economical, and convenient, with some administration by trained patients at home. This review analyzes the literature on the application of acupuncture, moxibustion, massage, and cupping in sports injuries to provide novel ideas for the application of TCM in sports medicine.