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Effects of Acupuncture or Similar Needling Therapy on Function in Chronic Ankle Instability

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May 2024

Effects of Acupuncture or Similar Needling Therapy on Function in Chronic Ankle Instability

Vol: 306| Issue: 5| Number:29| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1

Effects of acupuncture or similar needling therapy on pain, proprioception, balance, and self-reported function in individuals with chronic ankle instability: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Complement Ther Med . 2023 Oct:77:102983.

Contributing Authors:
L Luan M Zhu R Adams J Witchalls A Pranata J Han

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Twelve randomized controlled trials including 571 patients with chronic ankle instability were included in this systematic review and meta-analysis comparing acupuncture or similar needling therapy vs. no therapy. Pooled outcomes of interest included pain, proprioception, balance, and self-reported function using various validated scales. The meta-analysis revealed that acupuncture or similar need...

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