Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) sports rehabilitation combines acupuncture, tuina (Chinese therapeutic massage), and physiotherapy with modern rehabilitation practices. It is mainly used for treating sports injuries, chronic strain, muscle and joint pain, and functional movement disorders.
1. Acupuncture
Stimulates specific acupoints to regulate qi and blood flow, and unblock meridians.
Helps relieve pain, reduce inflammation, improve circulation, and accelerate tissue repair.
Commonly used for sprains, strains, frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, and sports-related back pain.
2. Tuina (Chinese Manual Therapy)
Uses manual techniques to act on muscles, fascia, and joints.
Relieves muscle tension, improves joint flexibility, and corrects poor biomechanics.
Effective for post-exercise soreness, neck/shoulder/back pain, and functional recovery training.
3. Physiotherapy (Adjunctive TCM Therapies)
Includes cupping, moxibustion, hot compress, electro-acupuncture, and gua sha.
Improves local circulation, enhances metabolism, and aids functional recovery of injured areas.
4. Integration with Sports Rehabilitation
Goes beyond pain relief, focusing on restoring function and preventing re-injury.
Acupuncture, tuina, and physiotherapy reduce pain and inflammation, while modern exercise rehabilitation (stretching, strength training, core stability) ensures long-term functional recovery.
TCM acupuncture, tuina, and physiotherapy in sports rehabilitation represent an integrative treatment model that blends traditional Chinese medicine with modern rehabilitation science. It not only alleviates pain but also emphasizes functional recovery and holistic health regulation.
