Acupuncture for sports disorders in track and field events / 全日本鍼灸学会雑誌

ABSTRACT

We investigated sports disorders in 112 (82 men, 30 women) members of Field and Track Club, University of Tsukuba.<br>Before acupuncture treatment, they entered their painful and fatigued areas in our chart and were tested by Cornel Medical Index.<br>After six months, we questioned 51 (38 men, 13 women) members treated by acupuncture on effects.<br>The following results were obtained.<br>1. The painful areas varied with athletic events, that were muscles and joints they moved frequently.<br>The painful areas were mostly low backs and thighs in a short distance and hurdle race, hips and legs in a middle and long distance, low backs and legs in a jumping event, elbows and low backs in a throwing event.<br>2. As a result of Cornel Medical Index, it was proved that many members had more mental than physical symptoms.<br>3. Most of members treated by acupuncture could still go on with training in spite of pains.<br>4. The effects of treatment continued for 2-3 days.<br>5. The effects were rated as follows better 78.4%, no change 14%, worse 6%.