1. Developing an Integrated Acupuncture Protocol for Treating Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome: A Delphi Consensus Study
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Pradeep M.K. Nair, Gita Sharma, Deepika Singh, Mamta Jagwani, Anu Alias, Hassan Kodandarama Gurudatta, Radhakrishnan Shubha, Sreedhar Pulipatti, Nagaraja Nagajyothi, Anjali Sharma, Janak Bahadur Basnet, Kalpana Devi, Karuppaiah Muthukrishnan, and Kajal Gupta
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acupuncture therapy ,athletic injuries ,delphi technique ,medial tibial stress syndrome ,traditional chinese medicine ,Miscellaneous systems and treatments ,RZ409.7-999 ,Therapeutics. Pharmacology ,RM1-950 - Abstract
The present study employs the Delphi method to devise a consensus-based protocol for utilizing integrated acupuncture in treating medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS). Twenty acupuncture experts contributed opinions across six key themes, including diagnosis, acupuncture points, additional Traditional Oriental Medicine modalities, treatment rationale, treatment duration/frequency, and integration of yoga/naturopathic therapies. Consensus, defined as a 70% agreement or higher, was reached on all themes, reflecting a collective acknowledgment of the necessity for a holistic approach to MTSS management. The final protocol includes six diagnostic criteria, six acupuncture points, one additional modality, two Traditional Oriental Medicine therapies, four treatment rationales, and six yoga/naturopathic therapies. The present comprehensive protocol offers valuable guidance for healthcare professionals seeking an integrated approach to MTSS management.
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- 2024
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