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Developing an Integrated Acupuncture Protocol for Treating Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome: A Delphi Consensus Study

  • Pradeep M.K. Nair (Mirakle Integrated Health Centre) ;
  • Gita Sharma (Department of Acupuncture and Energy Medicine, Sant Hirdaram Medical College of Naturopathy & Yogic Sciences) ;
  • Deepika Singh (Department of Acupuncture and Energy Medicine, Sant Hirdaram Medical College of Naturopathy & Yogic Sciences) ;
  • Mamta Jagwani (Department of Acupuncture and Energy Medicine, Sant Hirdaram Medical College of Naturopathy & Yogic Sciences) ;
  • Anu Alias (Faculty of Advanced Acupuncture, National Institute of Naturopathy, Ministry of Ayush) ;
  • Hassan Kodandarama Gurudatta (Anandamaya Wellness Center) ;
  • Radhakrishnan Shubha (Anahata Clinic) ;
  • Sreedhar Pulipatti (Sree Amrutha Naturopathy & Wellness Institute) ;
  • Nagaraja Nagajyothi (Dr. Jyothi's Clinic and Shree Nature Cure and Yoga Center) ;
  • Anjali Sharma (Shuddhi Naturopathy Clinic) ;
  • Janak Bahadur Basnet (Wellness Hospital Pvt. Ltd.) ;
  • Kalpana Devi (Department of Physiology and Acupuncture, Sona Medical College of Naturopathy and Yoga) ;
  • Karuppaiah Muthukrishnan (Department of Acupuncture, Excel Medical College of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences) ;
  • Kajal Gupta (Faculty of Advanced Acupuncture, National Institute of Naturopathy, Ministry of Ayush)
  • Received : 2024.05.03
  • Accepted : 2024.05.30
  • Published : 2024.08.01

Abstract

The present study employs the Delphi method to devise a consensus-based protocol for utilizing integrated acupuncture in treating medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS). Twenty acupuncture experts contributed opinions across six key themes, including diagnosis, acupuncture points, additional Traditional Oriental Medicine modalities, treatment rationale, treatment duration/frequency, and integration of yoga/naturopathic therapies. Consensus, defined as a 70% agreement or higher, was reached on all themes, reflecting a collective acknowledgment of the necessity for a holistic approach to MTSS management. The final protocol includes six diagnostic criteria, six acupuncture points, one additional modality, two Traditional Oriental Medicine therapies, four treatment rationales, and six yoga/naturopathic therapies. The present comprehensive protocol offers valuable guidance for healthcare professionals seeking an integrated approach to MTSS management.

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