Effect of electroacupuncture stimulation on long-term recovery following Achilles tendon rupture in a rat model.

CONCLUSION: Given the EA group showed a significant increase in maximum breaking strength, it is likely that EA stimulation increases the mechanical strength of a repaired tendon after long-term recovery, and EA stimulation could be useful for preventing re-rupture.
PMID: 29674493 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Acupuncture in Medicine - April 19, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Imaeda M, Hojo T, Kitakoji H, Tanaka K, Itoi M, Inoue M Tags: Acupunct Med Source Type: research