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Writer's pictureAmmar Ayten

The Use of Cupping as a Treatment in Athletes



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Cupping has been around for quite a while. It’s been used by many professions, in many countries and by many cultures. Some professions use cupping to treat ailments and other illnesses, particularly within the respiratory system.  As with any “remedy” it has evolved and entered into the mainstream as a gentle treatment.

The answer to the question “what is cupping” depends on which professional you ask.  As a physical therapist, I can tell you we’ve used cupping in my clinic for years as a way to manipulate the soft tissue. We use our hands and elbows but can also use instrument assisted soft tissue manipulation, dry needling where permitted, cupping and a variety of other methods, all to get those tissues moving. Our goal is to increase mobility, promote healing and restore function....

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