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[Acupuncture techniques in professional football].
F Pfab1,2,3, B Sommer4, C Haser4
1Medizinisches Versorgungszentrum (MVZ) im Kloster, Planegger Str. 6, 81241, München, Deutschland. pfab@tum.de.
Der Unfallchirurg
|May 26, 2018
Summary
Acupuncture offers evidence-based benefits for professional football players, addressing pain and other conditions. Emerging techniques like dry needling may enhance injury prevention and athletic performance.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Rehabilitation
- Evidence-Based Practice
Background:
- Scientific research on acupuncture has grown substantially.
- Acupuncture is recognized as an evidence-based complementary therapy for various conditions in professional sports.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review acupuncture techniques for professional soccer players.
- To explore the efficacy of acupuncture for common soccer-related issues.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of scientific studies and meta-analyses on acupuncture in sports.
- Summary of various acupuncture and related techniques.
Main Results:
- Acupuncture is effective for knee, shoulder, spinal, elbow, and postoperative pain.
- Evidence supports acupuncture for ankle sprains, allergic rhinoconjunctivitis, and nausea.
- Dry needling shows promise for myofascial trigger points, injury prevention, and performance enhancement.
Conclusions:
- Acupuncture is a valuable adjunct therapy in professional football.
- Dry needling presents a potential strategy for improving athlete health and performance.
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