Sports Acupuncture & Orthopedics
Orthopedic and sports acupuncture includes orthopedic evaluation, manual muscle testing, postural assessment and range of motion testing to apply traditional myofascial techniques such as fire-cupping and gua sha (IASTM) as well as acupuncture techniques such as motor-point acupuncture, electro-acupuncture and trigger point / dry-needling to help increase sports performance, enhance recovery and treat pain and injury.
Acupuncture treatment may be used to:
Manage bruising, swelling and inflammation
Reduce muscle spasm
Decrease pain
Regain flexibility
Build strength
Re-establish proprioception
Orthopedic and Sports acupuncture considers fascial planes, movement patterns and concepts of modern sports medicine to optimize performance.
Using the diagnostic principles of Chinese medicine (TCM) diet, lifestyle and internal health are also evaluated and included in treatment plans for optimized performance, recovery and to build strength and vitality.
The goal of orthopedic acupuncture and sports acupuncture is to combine western physical evaluation and modern sports medicine with Traditional Chinese Medical (TCM) diagnosis to form a comprehensive and focused treatment plan.
