title: Complementary and alternative treatments in sports medicine.
abstract: Many patients suffering from pain and dysfunction attributable to musculoskeletal conditions will use some form of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). Unfortunately, there is a paucity of both the quantity and quality of CAM treatments for specific musculoskeletal conditions. Many CAM treatments are used for a variety of musculoskeletal conditions, but may be more commonly used for specific conditions. This article addresses the use of CAM for specific musculoskeletal conditions, followed by a review of other CAM treatments and their potential indications for a multitude of conditions, based on the current medical literature and traditional use.
authors.affiliation: Department of Family and Community Medicine, Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, 500 University Drive, Hershey, PA 17033, USA. Electronic address: mmalone@hmc.psu.edu.
authors.forename: Michael A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Malone
authors.forename: Kathryn
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Gloyer
mesh_terms: D015670:Acupuncture Therapy; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000628:therapy; D001924:Brain Concussion / Q000188:drug therapy; D000529:Complementary Therapies / Q000379:methods*; D015525:Fatty Acids, Omega-3 / Q000627:therapeutic use; D015775:Fractures, Stress / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D026441:Mind-Body Therapies / Q000379:methods; D009140:Musculoskeletal Diseases / Q000628:therapy; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000628:therapy; D013178:Sports Medicine / Q000379:methods*; D014807:Vitamin D / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D015525:Fatty Acids, Omega-3; D014807:Vitamin D
keywords: Acupuncture; Complementary and alternative medicine; Holistic; Integrative; Musculoskeletal; Pain; Sports medicine