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Our latest episode provides an inside look into a pilot study Sophia Bouwens and Ayla Wolf were both personally involved in on acupuncture's effect on post-traumatic headaches, revealing significant improvements for participants. We discuss the necessity of research-driven therapies, the importance of patient-provider communication, and future opportunities for tailored headache treatments. 

• Introduction to Life After Impact podcast 
• Overview of the pilot study investigating acupuncture for post-traumatic headaches
• Examination of study results and satisfaction levels 
• Discussion of treatment frequency and patient experiences 
• Call for expanded research and individualized treatment approaches 
• Conclusion linking acupuncture research to real-world applications

Research paper:

Herrmann, A. A., Chrenka, E. A., Bouwens, S. G., Tansey, E., K., Wolf, A. A., Chung, K. W., . . . Hanson, L. R. (2024). Acupuncture Treatment for Chronic Post-Traumatic Headache in Individuals with Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: A Pilot Study. J of Neurotrauma. doi:10.1089/neu.2024.0212

Link to research paper: https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/neu.2024.0212

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