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Acupuncture and Exercise
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Getting ready for a new year and exercise program. Here is a study that shows how acupuncture can help!
In recent years, alternative and complementary medicine has gained increasing attention in the realm of healthcare. A notable study, published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, delves into the potential impact of acute acupuncture treatment on exercise performance and post exercise recovery. This systematic review, conducted by Paola Urroz and colleagues, aims to shed light on the existing evidence and pave the way for future research in this intriguing field.
The study begins by acknowledging preliminary evidence suggesting that acupuncture, when applied proximally during a single bout of exercise, may enhance exercise performance and expedite postexercise recovery. The authors set out to systematically and critically review trials that have investigated these hypotheses, identifying areas for further exploration.
A systematic review using computerized databases was conducted to gather relevant trials. The researchers identified four trials for inclusion in their analysis, with three employing within-subjects designs and one utilizing a parallel group design. Notably, the trials enrolled a limited number of participants, ranging from 10 to 20.
Acupuncture Sites:
Across the four trials, a total of 14 acupuncture sites were used. Notable sites included DU 20, LI 15, LI 13, PC 6, ST 36, SP 6, PC 5, LU 7, LI 4, GB 37, GB 39, GB 34, LI 11, and LR 3. Among these, PC 6 and ST 36 emerged as the most commonly utilized sites.
Three trials focused on evaluating the effect of acupuncture on exercise performance. Interestingly, one trial reported that electroacupuncture stimulation of certain points significantly increased peak power output, blood pressure, and rate pressure product (RPP) compared to control conditions. However, two trials found no significant effect on exercise performance using different point combinations.
One trial explored the impact of acupuncture on postexercise recovery. This trial revealed that acupuncturing PC 6 and ST 36 led to a significant reduction in heart rate, oxygen consumption, and blood lactate compared to control and placebo conditions at 30 or 60 minutes postexercise.
The study concludes with preliminary support for the use of acupuncture as a potential means to enhance exercise performance and postexercise recovery. However, the authors highlight the existence of limitations within the current body of literature, emphasizing the need for adequately powered randomized controlled trials (RCTs) with standardized reporting of research methods and results.
The authors call for future investigations to incorporate appropriate placebo methods and the blinding of both participants and investigators. These measures are deemed essential to more comprehensively determine the effects of acupuncture methods on exercise performance and postexercise recovery. As the exploration of alternative and complementary medicine continues, this study opens the door to further inquiries and advancements in understanding the intersection of acupuncture and physical activity.
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