Adjunctive Acupuncture and Moxibustion for Pain Control Due to Recurrent Posterior Shoulder Dislocation in a Female...

Recurrent shoulder dislocation occurs in soccer when the shoulder joint is subjected to external forces during falls or contact with opposing players. We administered acupuncture treatment to a soccer player complaining of pain as a sequela of dislocation. The results showed that shoulder pain decreased, allowing the player to perform at their usual level. This suggests that acupuncture treatment, when combined with other manual therapies and inner muscle training, may be effective for conditioning.