Is there a role for acupuncture in the treatment of tendinopathy? 


Author: Neal BS, Longbottom J.

Affiliation: Pure Sports Medicine, London, UK. 
Conference/Journal: Acupunct Med. 
Date published: 2012 Aug 23
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Tendinopathy is a debilitating condition in athletic and sedentary populations for which a gold standard treatment strategy does not yet exist. While the pathophysiology of tendinopathy is well understood, a debate remains as to the nature of the pain mechanism in tendinopathy which makes treatment selection challenging. This clinical discussion presents evidence to suggest that acupuncture may have a role in the treatment of tendinopathy, through the facilitation of tendon blood flow and fibroblastic activity, making recommendations for further research.

PMID: 22918022