Effectiveness of Group Acupuncture in Recovery & Performance in Sports
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Shelsea Araujo
College:
College of Business and Public Management
Major:
Public Administration
Faculty Research Advisor(s):
Jose Rojas Fernandez
Abstract:
Acupuncture is a branch of Traditional Chinese Medicine which is the accumulation of experience and theoretical sublimation of the toiler in ancient China in the fight against diseases. Specifically, acupuncture is a practice of penetrating the skin with thin, metallic needle which are then activated through gentle and specific movements of the practitioners hands or with electrical stimulation. Acupuncture is used for different types of pain by creating energy flow or Qi through the body that is responsible for overall health. In the realm of sports medicine there are many different modalities used to benefit the athlete, acupuncture is gaining popularity as treatment within this field. In the article Acupuncture in Sports Medicine, the authors evaluate current research in acupuncture in medicine and its impact on athletic performance. The authors say “acupuncture improves peak oxygen levels, maximum heart rate, delayed-onset muscle soreness, pain, swelling, explosive force production, and joint mobility.” Leaving behind the question of how effective is group acupuncture in the recovery and performance of sports related injury in athletes?