Achilles tendinopathy encompasses both tendinitis, referring to acute inflammation, and tendinosis, denoting chronic degenerative changes. Insertional tendinopathy involves the tendon’s bony insertion and is…
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Paratenonitis
Tenosynovitis and tenovaginitis are both inflammatory conditions that affect the sheath surrounding a tendon, and they are particularly relevant in the context of Achilles tendinopathy when…
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Primary Acupuncture Points
Genping is located on a line connecting the medial and lateral malleoli, at the posterior aspect of the body on the achilles tendon. A local point for the treatment of the achilles tendon, this acupoint is often needled to a depth of 0.5–0.8 cun. This point is traditionally indicated for foot disorders due to infantile paralysis.
Quanshengzu is located at…
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Electroacupuncture Research
In a randomized controlled trial conducted at Nellis and Eglin Air Force Bases, researchers found that electroacupuncture (EA), when used adjunctively with eccentric exercise, significantly improved short-term pain outcomes in patients with insertional Achilles tendinopathy. The study concluded that…
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