
Q Is treatment at a Korean medicine clinic actually effective for patellar tendinitis? I am curious about the differences compared to physical therapy.
A Research has confirmed that the mechanism by which acupuncture and moxibustion treatments reduce pain involves increasing blood flow within the tendons and suppressing inflammatory cytokines. While physical therapy primarily focuses on muscle strengthening and eccentric exercise rehabilitation, Korean medicine treatments create an environment for the regeneration of the tendons themselves and address general systemic weakness. The two treatments are most effective when combined in a complementary manner.
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