Effects of acupuncture on fatigue and oxidative stress in distance runners:A double-blind trial / 全日本鍼灸学会雑誌
Journal of the Japan Society of Acupuncture and Moxibustion
; : 55-62, 2012.
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de Ja
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| ID: wpr-362854
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WPRO
ABSTRACT
[Objective]To investigate whether acupuncture is effective to prevent fatigue and oxidative stress in distance runners.<BR>[Methods]A total of 17 runners were recruited and randomized to receive acupuncture (Press Tack Needle) or placebo treatment. Subjects received treatment from licensed acupuncturists before a 10 km race. The primary outcome measures were oxidative stress, as determined by electron spin resonance (ESR), and fatigue, as assessed using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). Secondary outcome measures were GOT, LDH, and CPK.<BR>[Results]Fatigue was significantly increased in both groups after the race. There was no difference in both groups.<BR>Hydroxyl radical scavenging activity tended to increase in both groups after the race.<BR>[Conclusion]The study found no useful acupuncture aspects of oxidative stress and fatigue.
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Clinical_trials
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Ja
Texte intégral:
Journal of the Japan Society of Acupuncture and Moxibustion
Année:
2012
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Article