survey of adverse events related to acupuncture treatment among soccer trainers. - Research Study on Adverse Events of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Treatment

57 traner(54 males and 3 females)responded(38%).The most common adverse events of acupuncture were internal bleeding in 52(91.2%),microbleeding in 42(73.7%),and pain during needling in 43(75.4%).As for adverse events of moxibustion 11(19.3%)were unintentional burns and 6 (10.5%) were suppuration of moxibustion scars.Have you ever experienced any problems in athletes' competitive activities due to acupuncture and moxibustion treatment? Yes;7(12.3%), No;45(78.9%),Don't know;5(8.8%).