Acupuncture and Related Methods Applied in Sports Medicine: Exemplified by the Rupture of a Muscle Fiber
Published May 25, 2007 · R. Schwanitz
Medical Acupuncture
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Abstract
In sports medicine, acupuncture and related techniques are gaining importance. Because of the extreme motion patterns that the supporting and locomotor system becomes exposed to, musculoskeletal and myofascial pain syndromes occur. They are accompanied by reflectory changes such as myosclerosis, painful limitations on the motion ability of the joints, and also dysfunctions hampering the course of routine motions and of relieving postures. There are various causes for such pain such as overstress of the supporting and locomotor apparatus. An efficient treatment for athletes requires an integrated therapy with consideration of myokinetic and arthromuscular conditions. Traditional Chinese Medicine is suitable because it establishes a link between functional chains and the Meridian channel system. Its application is exemplified by the case report of a common sports injury, the rupture of a muscle fiber.