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VO₂ Max and Breathwork for Longevity and Performance

Tara Kulikov — Mon, 05 Jun 2023 19:16:07 +0000

By Tara Kulikov, DACM This article was originally published in the Winter 2023 edition of the AIM Newspaper. Read the full paper for free. Breathing: the taking in of oxygen (O2) and the expelling of carbon dioxide (CO2) that should occur naturally and seamlessly without pathology. O2 is not only in our lungs, but all …

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Anatomical Perspectives: Acupuncture Treatment of Low Back Pain

Whitfield Reaves — Wed, 24 May 2023 16:54:05 +0000

Using the Gluteus Medius, the Quadratus Lumborum, and the Sacral-Iliac Joint in the Treatment of Low Back and Hip Pain This article was originally published in the Winter 2023 edition of the AIM Newspaper. Read the full paper for free. Introduction After years of experience, I have come to understand that there is nothing more …

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Pronator Teres Motor Point and Its Multiple Functions

Matt Callison — Thu, 23 Apr 2020 16:58:48 +0000

The pronator teres (PT) muscle is located on the ventral aspect of the forearm connecting the radius and ulna. Its length runs obliquely across the forearm and is thicker on the proximal half of the muscle and then becomes a thin, broad tendon in close proximity to its attachment point on the radius. The Latin …

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Athletes in the Games and Traditional Chinese Medicine

Pacific College — Fri, 05 Aug 2016 15:04:11 +0000

As the 2016 Summer Olympics approach, the world’s most talented athletes are preparing mentally and physically for arguably the most strenuous experience of their lives. Their efforts include standard athletic prep work and carefully-planned diets, along with stretching and weight room regimens designed to enhance both strength and range of motion. Increasingly, however, Olympians are …

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From the Needle to the Field: A Look at Acupuncture for Sports

Pacific College — Thu, 02 Apr 2015 00:00:00 +0000

Among the many paths and specialties a Chinese medicine student can focus his or her career on, an increasingly popular area of interest is in acupuncture for sports medicine. Some students go on to become acupuncturists specializing in orthopedics, where they treat patients, often athletes, with ailments specific to the muscle and bone. Many students …

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Massage for Sports Injuries

Pacific College — Sat, 21 Feb 2015 08:00:00 +0000

Massage for sports injuries is a great way of taking care of injuries resulting from athletic activities. Massage therapy is an integral part of athlete training and is often included in modern sports training regimens. Athletes and trainers believe that regular therapeutic massages can provide the extra edge required for high performance sportsmen and women. …

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Acupuncture Treatment of the Hamstring Muscle Group

Whitfield Reaves — Sun, 15 Feb 2015 00:00:00 +0000

Hamstring strain is a common injury to all athletes and active individuals, and it is the most commonly strained muscle of the hip.[i] The biceps femoris is on the lateral aspect of the hamstring group, and is the most common site of injury.[ii] However, strain can also occur to the semimembranosus or the semitendinosus muscles on …

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Acupuncture Treatment for Sports Injuries

Pacific College — Thu, 18 Dec 2014 00:00:00 +0000

Many professional, college and high school athletic teams and athletes are using acupuncture treatment for sports injuries. Sports injuries are injuries that typically occur while participating in organized sports, competitions, training sessions, or organized fitness activities. These injuries may occur for a variety of reasons, including improper training, lack of appropriate footwear or safety equipment. …

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Acupuncture for Tibial Stress Syndrome (Shin Splints)

Pacific College — Fri, 14 Nov 2014 00:00:00 +0000

Basketball players, soccer players, and in particular, runners, will often suffer from tibial stress syndrome, commonly referred to as shin splints. The pain of shin splints occurs because the tibia (shinbone) and the connective tissues attached to it become overloaded. This happens when athletes train too hard or for too long, or when they suddenly …

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Benefits of Sports Massage

Pacific College — Mon, 21 Jul 2014 00:00:00 +0000

An Athlete’s peak performance may be dependent upon the proper use and application of sports massage. More than a treatment for injuries, sports massage produces overwhelming benefits for athletes physically, physiologically, and psychologically. Sports massage is designed to prepare the athlete for their best performance, reduce fatigue, and relieve muscle swelling and tension. During physical …

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