title: [Acupuncture in Oman].
abstract: The status quo and application of acupuncture therapy in Oman is introduced in this article. The gene -ral medical condition of Oman is comparatively backward. Function of local traditional medicine is limited. Indications of acupuncture in Oman are various pain syndromes and motor impairment after stroke. However, it is lack of systematic training and management of acupuncture practitioners. And the number of acupuncture clinic is comparatively inadequate. Therefore, qualified acupuncture training, publicity and cooperation with international organizations are highly recommended in the future.
authors.forename: Bang-Qi
authors.initials: BQ
authors.lastname: Wu
mesh_terms: D015670:Acupuncture Therapy / Q000639:trends; D006801:Humans; D009850:Oman