Complementary and alternative treatments in sports medicine.
Many patients suffering from pain and dysfunction attributable to musculoskeletal conditions will use some form of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). Unfortunately, there is a paucity of both the quantity and quality of CAM treatments for specific musculoskeletal conditions. Many CAM treatments are used for a variety of musculoskeletal conditions, but may be more commonly used for specific conditions. This article addresses the use of CAM for specific musculoskeletal conditions, followed by a review of other CAM treatments and their potential indications for a multitude of conditions, based on the current medical literature and traditional use.
['Malone|Michael A|MA|', 'Gloyer|Kathryn|K|']
D015670:Acupuncture Therapy D001265:Athletic Injuries D001924:Brain Concussion D000529:Complementary Therapies D015525:Fatty Acids, Omega-3 D015775:Fractures, Stress D006801:Humans D026441:Mind-Body Therapies D009140:Musculoskeletal Diseases D010003:Osteoarthritis D013178:Sports Medicine D014807:Vitamin D
Sports medicine Pain Musculoskeletal Complementary and alternative medicine Acupuncture Holistic Integrative