Author(s)

Tan Liang ¹, Wu Jianwei ², Yang Qunru ¹

Affiliation(s)

¹ School of Sports and Health, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
² School of Chinese Classics, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, China

Corresponding Author

Yang Qunru

ABSTRACT

With the global proliferation of marathon running, post-exercise fatigue exerts a pronounced impact on athletes' health and performance. Fatigue manifests not only as muscular strength decline but also encompasses psychological weariness and physiological function impairment. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), owing to its unique therapeutic modalities and comprehensive regulatory mechanisms, demonstrates advantages in the rehabilitation treatment of exercise fatigue. This paper, through a review of the mechanisms of marathon-induced fatigue and the application of TCM during the recovery period, discerns that TCM methods such as herbal decoctions, acupuncture, tuina massage, and guided exercises effectively modulate the balance of qi, blood, yin, and yang, promoting comprehensive recovery. Studies indicate that TCM plays a positive role in enhancing psychological resilience, boosting immunity, and balancing the endocrine system, yet its mechanisms warrant further exploration. This study aims to provide a novel perspective in the field of sports medicine and propel the integration of traditional Chinese and Western medicine while proposing future research directions.

KEYWORDS

Marathon Running; Fatigue Mechanisms; Traditional Chinese Medicine; Rehabilitation Treatment; Sports Medicine

CITE THIS PAPER

Tan Liang, Wu Jianwei, Yang Qunru, A Comprehensive Review of Traditional Chinese Medicine Applications in Marathon Fatigue Recovery Period. Journal of Human Movement Science (2024) Vol. 5: 68-73. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/jhms.2024.050110.

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