Effects of Acupuncture on Time-Dependent Muscle Endurance in Men with Post-Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury: A Randomized Controlled Crossover Trial

Key Points

• The study aims to investigate the impact of acupuncture on muscle endurance in men suffering from ACL injuries.
• Randomized controlled crossover trial design
• Participants included men with post-ACL injury
• Acupuncture treatment applied followed by assessments of muscle endurance
• Comparison of endurance pre- and post-acupuncture in time intervals
• Acupuncture immediately enhanced knee joint endurance
• Effect lasted between 23 to 33 minutes after needle removal