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Evidence-based studies and clinical research on acupuncture efficacy

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Clinical Evidence of Bee Venom Acupuncture for Ankle Pain: A Review of Clinical Research.

Bee venom acupuncture improved both pain and function in ankle pain patients across 14 clinical studies, with only mild …

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A scoping review of psychiatric conditions associated with chronic pain in the homeless and marginally housed population.

Acupuncture was identified as one of three effective pain management strategies for homeless individuals experiencing ch…

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Association Between Neural Plasticity and Pain-Related Fear in Chronic Ankle Instability: A Structural Neuroimaging Study.

Individuals with chronic ankle instability showed significant gray matter atrophy in the prefrontal cortex and periaqued…

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Research StudyChronic Pain

Evaluation of Chronic, Noncancer Pain Management Initiative in a Multidisciplinary Pain Clinic.

A multidisciplinary approach incorporating acupuncture and non-pharmacologic therapies significantly reduced both opioid…

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Meta-AnalysisChronic Pain

Acupuncture Provides Short-Term Functional Improvements and Pain Relief for Patients After Knee Replacement Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Acupuncture significantly improved active range of motion and reduced pain intensity during the short-term recovery peri…

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Research StudyChronic Pain

Opioid and Nonpharmacologic Treatments Among Soldiers With Chronic Pain and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder.

Among soldiers with both chronic pain and PTSD, acupuncture or biofeedback treatment was associated with 20% reduced odd…

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Arthroscopic Surgery Versus Nonoperative Treatment for Calcific Tendinitis of the Shoulder: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

For calcific tendinitis patients without rotator cuff tears, surgical treatment provided superior pain relief and functi…

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Systematic ReviewChronic Pain

Western Medical Acupuncture Perception and Use for Pain Management Among Athletes: A Systematic Review.

Western medical acupuncture prescription rates among sports medicine professionals range from 15.4% to 58.4%, with both …

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Research StudyChronic Pain

Acupuncture in Sports Medicine.

Acupuncture improves multiple athletic performance parameters including peak oxygen levels, maximum heart rate, delayed-…

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Research StudyChronic Pain

Traditional Chinese medicine for frozen shoulder: An evidence-based guideline.

Twelve evidence-based recommendations support the use of various TCM modalities including acupuncture, manual therapy, a…

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Research StudyChronic Pain

Chronic Supraspinatus Tendonitis Pain: An Integrative Approach for Treatment with Cross-Fiber Massage, Electroacupuncture, Far-Infrared Heat, and Photobiomodulation.

An integrative protocol combining cross-fiber massage, electroacupuncture, far-infrared heat, and photobiomodulation del…

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Research StudyChronic Pain

Use of Integrative Medicine in the United States Military Health System.

The U.S. Military Health System is increasingly adopting integrative medicine including acupuncture to manage the polytr…

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