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Cupping Therapy: Not Just for Olympic Athletes

by Jonathan Zaid, PT, DPT | Jul 15, 2019 | Education, Wellness

Myofascial decompression (MFD), also known as “cupping,” is a traditional Chinese medicine that has been practiced for more than 2,000 years. Notably, professional athletes including Michael Phelps and the U.S. Women’s Gymnastics team have used cupping as part of...

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