Is there a role for acupuncture in the treatment of tendinopathy?
Tendinopathy is a debilitating condition in athletic and sedentary populations for which a gold standard treatment strategy does not yet exist. While the pathophysiology of tendinopathy is well understood, a debate remains as to the nature of the pain mechanism in tendinopathy which makes treatment selection challenging. This clinical discussion presents evidence to suggest that acupuncture may have a role in the treatment of tendinopathy, through the facilitation of tendon blood flow and fibroblastic activity, making recommendations for further research.
Pure Sports Medicine, Canary Wharf, London E14 4QT, England. brad.neal@puresportsmed.com
Bradley Stephen
BS
Neal
Jennie
J
Longbottom
D015670:Acupuncture Therapy; D006801:Humans; D010146:Pain / Q000473:pathology; D059408:Pain Management; D052256:Tendinopathy / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*