Mechanisms of Acupuncture Intervention in Exercise-induced Fatigue Based on the Theory of"Structural Acupuncture"
LI Meiqi
BAO Yongxin
CHEN Mingsen
Abstract：Exercise-induced fatigue is a self-protective response of the human body following substantial physical exertion,which impacts both physiological functions and cognitive judgment.In high-load military training scenarios,soldiers are particularly susceptible to fatigue,adversely affecting military combat effectiveness.This article synthesizes relevant research on exercise fatigue conducted over the past 20 years,both domestically and internationally.It identifies that the mechanisms underlying fatigue primarily revolve around two core components:energy metabolism and oxidative stress.Additionally,various theories regarding energy supply and stress in the context of acupuncture are examined.Given the widespread use of"structural acupuncture"in addressing military training-related ailments,this article illustrates the effects of acupuncture therapy by delineating the phases before and after exercise.It demonstrates that acupuncture can delay the onset of fatigue and enhance recovery,concluding that its intervention in exercise-induced fatigue possesses comprehensive,multifunctional characteristics.This exploration aims to foster new ideas for both clinical applications and fundamental research.
Keywords：exercise-induced fatiguemechanism researchstructural acupunctureenergy metabolismoxidative stress
Publication Date：2025-08-20
Online Publishing Date：2026-07-17(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：6( 34-39 )