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Effect of Acupuncture to the Physical Fitness (Efek Akupunktur terhadap Kesegaran Jasmani)

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Acupuncture is a kind of treating diseases by inserting certain points on the body with acupuncture needles, and also has specific effect in strengthening muscles and relieving muscle tension. From the literature it is known that acupuncture increases the microcirculation, affects the adrenal cortex, and increases the pain threshold. Twenty adults who received acupuncture treatment participated in this trial. Acupuncture treatment was given three times a weeks for two weeks. Pre and post test ACSPFT was performed. It was found that there was a significant increase after acupuncture on muscular power, muscle strength, and muscle endurance.

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Majalah Kedokteran Indonesia,45(8)1995:449-455

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: ., 1995

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physical fitness
acupuncture

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