The 'Runner's Point':An extra point for the treatment and prevention of lower leg injuries in athletes
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Title
The 'Runner's Point':An extra point for the treatment and prevention of lower leg injuries in athletes
Description
J of Chin Med (2011), Goddard, Ashley S..
Abstract
This article presents a previously unstudied acupuncture point that can be effective in the treatment and prevention of sports injuries amongst runners and other athletes. The author explores correlations with Western medical research and outlines the underlying anatomy of the point for the purposes of location, understanding the development of injury in this area and to assist in the treatment of various lower leg ailments including calf strain, inhibited dorsiflexion and plantar fasciitis.
Alternative Title
J of Chin Med
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Date
Date Created
1/12/2012
Language
English
Source
Type
Journal Article
issn
0143-8042
issue
97
page end
28
page start
25