(Reprinted with permission from The Key West Citizen’s Health File, April 2011)
A New Look at Acupuncture
Special to The Citizen
The world of sports medicine is an increasingly specialized area of study for the application of the Chinese medical practice of acupuncture.
“Athletes of all ages, from high school basketballs players to retired pro football players have experienced the healing benefits of acupuncture,” said Ashley Hoyt, an acupuncture practitioner in Key West. “Not only does it improve performance but it also accelerates healing which allow the athletes to continue to perform with less recovery time.”