
An Introduction to Western Medical Acupuncture
Churchill Livingstone (Publisher)
Published on 24. November 2008
Book
Paperback/Softback
320 pages
978-0-443-07177-5 (ISBN)
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Description
This book is a clear and practical introductory guide to the practice of medical acupuncture. It describes the Western medical approach to the use of acupuncture as a therapy following orthodox diagnosis. The text covers issues of safety, different approaches to acupuncture, basic point information, clinical issues and the application of acupuncture in clinical conditions, especially in the treatment of pain.
A practical guide to the principles and clinical practice of medical acupuncture
A clear guide to the neurophysiological principles which underlie medical approaches to acupuncture
A basic explanation of the different styles of medical acupuncture treatment
Allows the reader to accrue the practical knowledge necessary before beginning to work with medical acupuncture.
A practical guide to the principles and clinical practice of medical acupuncture
A clear guide to the neurophysiological principles which underlie medical approaches to acupuncture
A basic explanation of the different styles of medical acupuncture treatment
Allows the reader to accrue the practical knowledge necessary before beginning to work with medical acupuncture.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Elsevier Health Sciences
Target group
Professional and scholarly
All medical and allied health professionals who have an interest in or intend to practice medical acupuncture, especially GPs, anaesthetists, physios, and students and trainees.
Also, all complementary therapists who practice or have an interest in acupuncture, especially acupuncturists, osteopaths.
Dimensions
Height: 189 mm
Width: 246 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-443-07177-5 (9780443071775)
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Persons
Department of Complementary Medicine, University of Exeter, Royaume-Uni Medical Acupuncturist, Director of Education, British Medical Acupuncture Society, Royaume-Uni Consultant Anaesthetist, The Royal Marsden NHS Trust, Honorary Senior Lecturer, Institute of Cancer Research, Sutton, Royaume-Uni
Content
Glossary
1. Introduction
Section I Principles
2. An overview of Western medical acupuncture
3. Neurological mechanisms I: local effects
4. Neurological mechanisms II: segmental analgesia
5. Neurological mechanisms III: extrasegmental analgesia
6. Neurological mechanisms IV: central regulatory effects
7. Myofascial trigger points
8. Traditional Chinese acupuncture reinterpreted
Section II: The evidence
9. Clinical research into the effectiveness of acupuncture
10. Evidence on the safety of acupuncture
Section III: Practical aspects
11. Preparation for treatment
12. Effective needling techniques
13. Safe needling
14. Other acupuncture techniques
Section IV: Treatment manual
15. Treatment guidelines
16. Reference charts: points and innervation
References
Index
1. Introduction
Section I Principles
2. An overview of Western medical acupuncture
3. Neurological mechanisms I: local effects
4. Neurological mechanisms II: segmental analgesia
5. Neurological mechanisms III: extrasegmental analgesia
6. Neurological mechanisms IV: central regulatory effects
7. Myofascial trigger points
8. Traditional Chinese acupuncture reinterpreted
Section II: The evidence
9. Clinical research into the effectiveness of acupuncture
10. Evidence on the safety of acupuncture
Section III: Practical aspects
11. Preparation for treatment
12. Effective needling techniques
13. Safe needling
14. Other acupuncture techniques
Section IV: Treatment manual
15. Treatment guidelines
16. Reference charts: points and innervation
References
Index