Acupuncture for Treating Whiplash Associated Disorder: A Systematic Review of Randomised Clinical Trials
Moon, T.-W., Posadzki, P., Choi, T.-Y., Park, T.-Y., Kim, H.-J., Lee, M. S., & Ernst, E. · Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine · 2014 May 8
DOI 10.1155/2014/870271
Objective
To determine the effectiveness of acupuncture for the treatment of the whiplash-associated disorder (WAD).
Conclusions
Acupuncture or electroacupuncture is effective in pain reduction but less evidence is shown in the reduction of neck disability or range of motion.
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