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Sports Injury Treatment in Coral Gables, FL

All athletes and coaches search for ways to improve performance and gain a competitive edge. And many of the world’s top athletes, including Olympic athletes, use Acupuncture to help achieve those goals. In fact, almost every professional sports team in the world has an acupuncturist on staff to treat injuries and keep their players performing at their peak.
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Studies have shown that acupuncture has measurable effects on the flow of blood to certain areas of the body, which could in turn boost athletic performance. One such study conducted at the Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine involved athletes running 5,000 meters, and then sitting for acupuncture treatments before they had a chance to catch their breath. The heart rates of the athletes who received the treatments recovered more quickly than those in the control group. Another study, published in the January 2008 issue of the Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine, examined the effects of acupuncture on cyclists. Not only did the study show that the group that received acupuncture had a higher RPE scores compared to the other cyclists, but also that they completed their cycling tests at a higher acceleration than previously recorded.

Acupuncture can be used on athletes to help decrease swelling, spasms and inflammation. Additionally, it can be used to control pain, increase range of motion and helps to promote healing. Because of its broad range of applications, acupuncture can be used during any phases of injury. The focus is not only to treat the injury but also to treat any underlying conditions that may predispose an individual to injuries. This is especially important when treating chronic or recurrent injuries that interfere with life activities or athletic performance.

Injuries occurring from sports are mostly due to trauma or overuse syndromes involving the musculoskeletal system and its soft tissues. Trauma to these soft tissues, including ligaments, tendons and muscles are generally the result from falls, blows, sprains/strains, collisions, compressions crushing and disruptions of the healing processes due to inflammation.

Some commonly treated sports injuries are listed below. Click on the green hyperlinks provided to learn more about each ailment:

  • Muscle Pull
  • Neck Pain
  • Shoulder Impingement
  • Tennis Elbow
  • Lower Back Strain
  • Groin Pull
  • Hamstring Strain
  • Runner’s Knee
  • Shin Splints
  • Ankle Sprain
  • Plantar fasciitis
Some of the additional benefits which athletes who receive Acupuncture experience are:
  • Improved recovery time
  • Increased performance
  • Reduced perceived effort
  • Increased metabolic function
  • Supported cardiovascular function
  • Aids in recovery for stressed or pulled muscles
  • Compliments physical therapy and other forms of sports medicine
  • Balances energy, mood, metabolism, concentration and hunger levels
If you or a loved one are suffering from a sports related injury, we would like to help. Contact us to find out how acupuncture can help get you get back in the game today!
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