Acupuncture helps elite volleyball players

#Acupuncture was successfully used to improve shoulder problems experienced by international female volleyball players during a month-long period of intense competition. Range of movement, strength and pain were assessed before and after treatment by a group of researchers from the English Institute of Sport in Sheffield. All scores were improved post-treatment and athletes were able to continue overhead activities.

The researchers concluded that acupuncture "may help maintain rotator cuff balance and strength, reducing further pain and injury" (source: BMJ Acupuncture in Medicine).