Q&A

Q1. What is TCM Sports Medicine?

TCM Sports Medicine is a specialized field that combines the holistic philosophy and syndrome-differentiation principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) with modern sports science, biomechanics, Western orthopedics, and sports rehabilitation.

It focuses on non-surgical, function-oriented, and individualized care for sports injuries, overuse conditions, chronic musculoskeletal pain, and movement dysfunction—helping patients restore movement, reduce pain, and return to activity safely and confidently.

Q2. What does Mr. Zhou Rui’s team specialize in?

Our team specializes in comprehensive assessment and management of musculoskeletal and sports-related conditions, including:

Treatment and prevention of sports injuries

Such as rotator cuff injuries, tennis elbow, TFCC injuries, meniscus tears, patellar tendinitis, Achilles tendinitis, and more.

Chronic musculoskeletal and nerve pain management

Especially conditions lasting longer than 6 months, including frozen shoulder, cervical spondylosis, herniated discs, chronic wrist pain, etc.

Pre-operative consultation

Providing conservative treatment options to help patients avoid or delay surgery where possible (e.g. knee osteoarthritis).

Post-operative rehabilitation planning

For joint replacement or fracture surgery patients who experience delayed healing, joint stiffness, muscle atrophy, or incomplete functional recovery.

Degenerative and inflammatory joint conditions

Including osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, gout, rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and ankylosing spondylitis (AS).

Q3. What treatment solutions are offered in TCM Sports Medicine?

Our integrated treatment approach may include:

Orthopedic special tests and functional assessments

Medical imaging interpretation (Ultrasound, X-ray, CT, MRI)

Sports acupuncture (functional acupoints & exercise-based acupuncture)

Holistic joint function adjustment

Myofascial release techniques

Soft tissue release

Exercise prescription / Clinical Pilates

(motor control, stability training, posture and movement pattern correction)

Kinesiology taping

Individualized TCM herbal formulations

Q4. Who is suitable to see a TCM Sports Medicine specialist?

TCM Sports Medicine is suitable for:

Amateur and professional athletes

People who sit for long hours or perform repetitive/manual work

Those with recurring neck, shoulder, back, or knee pain that is difficult to resolve

Patients who wish to avoid surgery or enhance post-surgical recovery

Anyone who wants to relieve pain and return safely to sport or daily activity

Q5. What is the core philosophy of TCM Sports Medicine?

Our philosophy is to:

Relieve pain rapidly and effectively

Help patients dare to move, know how to move, and move correctly

Restore confidence in movement and long-term function

Never give up on recovery