Do Taiwanese have access to proven treatments for injuries? Unfortunately no, according to medical experts.
The News Lens
Date: 2016/09/22
By: Timothy Ferry
People in Taiwan are exercising more and engaging in more sports. Extreme sports such as
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marathons, triathlons, and cycling races, as well as intense workout regimens such as CrossFit are becoming increasingly popular. But with all of this exercise comes the risk of injury, particularly in middle-aged office workers who otherwise lead sedentary lives. Further, as Taiwan’s population rapidly ages, efforts to encourage more active lifestyles among the elderly can run into the challenges of arthritis and joint pain that can inhibit those same people from getting adequate exercise.
But do Taiwanese have access to proven treatments that foster recovery from musculoskeletal injury and infirmity to enable more active lives? Unfortunately, no, according to medical experts, who fault the inadequacy of the National Health Insurance (NHI) system for failing to provide effective physical therapy (PT) for those in need, while continuing to reject proven treatments such as chiropractic that play an important role in maintaining joint health around the world. [FULL STORY]