Download or read book Acupuncture in Manual Therapy written by Jennie Longbottom and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2010-04-30 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Acupuncture in Manual Therapy is a comprehensive overview of manual therapy interventions combined with acupuncture management of musculoskeletal disorders covering all major joints of the body. The book is intended to offer physiotherapists and students of acupuncture a clinical reasoning model, whilst supporting suggested interventions with the relevant evidence base in order to alleviate pain, restore function and facilitate rehabilitation within musculoskeletal management. It places an emphasis on the neurophysiological processes of pain management stressing the importance of using the correct intervention for the relevant presenting pain mechanism. Each chapter discusses suggested manual intervention, acupuncture evidence and physiological processes underpinning this combined approach to musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction including meridian acupuncture, auricular acupuncture, electroacupuncture, tens and trigger point acupuncture as a means of addressing the varying pain patterns presented within musculoskeletal rehabilitation. This book provides knowledge from distinctive and prominent contributors from the world of manual therapy and acupuncture whilst this expertise is further supported by the provision of student case studies to offer support and enhance learning.
Download or read book Acupuncture in Manual Therapy written by Jennie Longbottom and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Acupuncture in Manual Therapy is a comprehensive overview of manual therapy interventions combined with acupuncture management of musculoskeletal disorders covering all major joints of the body. The book is intended to offer physiotherapists and students of acupuncture a clinical reasoning model, whilst supporting suggested interventions with the relevant evidence base in order to alleviate pain, restore function and facilitate rehabilitation within musculoskeletal management. It places an emphasis on the neurophysiological processes of pain management stressing the importance of using the correct intervention for the relevant presenting pain mechanism. Each chapter discusses suggested manual intervention, acupuncture evidence and physiological processes underpinning this combined approach to musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction including meridian acupuncture, auricular acupuncture, electroacupuncture, tens and trigger point acupuncture as a means of addressing the varying pain patterns presented within musculoskeletal rehabilitation. This book provides knowledge from distinctive and prominent contributors from the world of manual therapy and acupuncture whilst this expertise is further supported by the provision of student case studies to offer support and enhance learning.
Download or read book Dry Needling for Manual Therapists written by Giles Gyer and published by Singing Dragon. This book was released on 2016-01-21 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed to be a go-to reference for assessment and treatment planning in the clinic, this is a clear and concise handbook for students and practitioners of dry needling, or medical acupuncture. It includes: · Comprehensive medical illustrations demonstrating trigger point locations and associated pain referral patterns · Easy-to-follow instructions and photographs demonstrating musculoskeletal dry needling points and electroacupuncture techniques · Dedicated section on the acupuncture treatment of tendinopathy · Vital information on palpation and correct needling techniques · Practical guidance on best practice, safety and treatment planning · Overviews of the history and key principles of Traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture · Up-to-date research on the effect of acupuncture in the treatment of MSK conditions, myofascial pain, trigger points (MTrPS), fascia and pain. The book will be an essential aid for osteopaths, physiotherapists, sports rehabilitators, chiropractors, massage therapists, as well as traditional acupuncturists wishing to understand a Western approach on acupuncture. Other health professionals incorporating, or looking to incorporate dry needling into their treatment programme, will also find this book an invaluable resource.
Download or read book The Science and Clinical Application of Manual Therapy E Book written by Hollis H. King and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2010-09-18 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Science and Clinical Application of Manual Therapy is a multi-disciplinary, international reference book based on work by the top basic science researchers and clinical researchers in the area of Manual Therapy and Manual Medicine (MT/MM). The first book to bring together research on the benefits of MT/MM beyond the known effects on musculoskeletal disorders, it presents evidence of the benefit of MT/MM in treating systemic disorders such as asthma, heart rate dysfunction and GI disturbance. Authored by the leading multidisciplinary basic science and clinical researchers from throughout the world Describes research confirming benefit of MT for musculoskeletal disorders (which helps provide a rational for greater utilization of manual therapy and reimbursement for this healthcare service) Presents the latest findings on the beneficial effect of MT on systemic disorders including asthma, pneumonia, otitis media, heart rate dysfunction and GI disturbance Critically assesses longstanding theoretical models of MT/MM mechanisms with respect to the current understanding of physiological and neurophysiological function Explores the influences of psychological and cortical processes on the effects of MT/MM, including the effect of placebo Uniquely presents research findings from all the manual therapy professions and scientists making the case for the benefits of MT The symposium from which the book was derived was supported by the NIH National Center for Complimentary and Alternative Medicine
Download or read book Acupuncture in the Treatment of Depression written by Rosa N. Schnyer and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This pioneering book unites both western and traditional Chinese medicine to present a step-by-step methodology for evaluating and treating depression with acupuncture. Using research-oriented trials, it addresses fundamental issues in acupuncture research and offers guidelines for the design of acupuncture treatment studies.
Download or read book Acupuncture written by Christopher M. Norris and published by Butterworth-Heinemann Medical. This book was released on 2001 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Acupuncture: Treatment of Musculoskeletal Conditions combines traditional Chinese and Western acupuncture with state-of-the-art physiotherapy techniques to produce highly effective clinical techniques for targeting musculoskeletal disorders. It draws together differing facets of acupuncture treatment into a single highly readable source."--BOOK JACKET.
Download or read book Segmental Anatomy written by Ingrid Wancura-Kampik and published by "Elsevier,Urban&FischerVerlag". This book was released on 2012-09-24 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Segmental Anatomy the correlations between spinal nerves and segments in skin, musclar system and bones are formidably illustrated and written. The projection areas of internal organs on the body surface area are deduced from the anatomy of the nervous system. These correlations between spinal nerves and the periphery of the body explain how acupuncture, neural, and manual therapies take effect. Great accessibility through: Full colour images Drawings that depict the correlations in detail Clearly structured layout facilitating the reading of this complex subject
Download or read book Advanced Acupuncture a Clinic Manual written by Ann Cecil-Sterman and published by Ann Cecil-Sterman, Pllc. This book was released on 2013-04-01 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first book of its kind, the Advanced Acupuncture Clinic Manual contains detailed protocols for the application of the Complement Channels of acupuncture: the Sinew, Luo, Divergent and Eight Extraordinary Vessels. The book includes over one hundred drawings, diagrams, theory of the Complement Channels, guides for diagnosis, needling techniques, and much more. 466 pages.
Download or read book A Manual of Acupuncture written by Peter Deadman and published by Journal of Chinese Medicine. This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Established as the most complete work on the channels, collaterals and points in English, A Manual of Acupuncture has become the gold standard text for students and practioners of acupuncture. Introductory chapters on the channels and collaterals, point categories, point selection models, point location and needling. Illustrations and text descriptions of all primary, extraordinary, divergent, luo-connecting and sinew channels. The points of the fourteen channels and the extra points with their English name, Chinese name, and Chinese character. the most exacting and accurate anatomical point locations yet published in any English text with practical point location notes to assist in easy location. Nearly 500 illustrations, with a single dedicated illustration for every point. Point actions to aid the understanding and memorization of each point's prinicpal qualities. Extensive lists of point indications taken from numerous classical and modern source texts and grouped for ease of reference. Substantial commentaries explaining in detail the principal historical and modern applications of the point, and drawing on classical and modern texts and the extensive clinical experience of the authors. Numerous classical prescriptions showing how the points have been used and combined through nearly two millenia of practice. Area illustrations showing the locations of the major points in each region of the body. Extensive idexes including an index of every point indication.
Download or read book The Treatment of External Diseases with Acupuncture and Moxibustion written by Cui-lan Yan and published by Blue Poppy Enterprises, Inc.. This book was released on 1997 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A well-known acupuncturist specializing in external diseases from Tangshan, Hebei, wrote this clinical manual with Western practitioners in mind. It covers the treatment of traumatic injuries, muscle/joint problems, dermatological conditions, and postoperative complaints. Practitioners will find this book a useful addition to their library, allowing them to treat an even wider variety of diseases.
Download or read book Acupuncture and Related Techniques in Physical Therapy written by Val Hopwood and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive introduction to acupuncture includes basic techniques for for treating conditions commonly encountered by physical therapists, particularly musculoskeletal disorders. Clear illustrations, decision-making guidelines, and detailed descriptions of key techniques make it easy to incorporate these acupuncture treatments in daily practice.
Download or read book Acupuncture for Musculoskeletal Medicine written by Grant Cooper and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2012-03-28 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written in a user-friendly format and utilizing a case study approach, this book describes how acupuncture fits into the treatment paradigm for musculoskeletal complaints. Several different acupuncture treatment styles are presented, and in each example the choice of acupuncture points is explained in detail. These suggested treatments are meant not merely as recipes, but rather as strategies that can be applied to a variety of clinical complaints and conditions. Each case study includes physical examination findings, diagnostic studies, differential diagnosis, and recommendations for standard medical treatments. This is followed by one or more detailed acupuncture treatment strategies. Finally, there is a review of the published research regarding acupuncture as it pertains to musculoskeletal medicine.
Download or read book A Manual of Neuro anatomical Acupuncture written by Joseph Y. Wong and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Holding the Tiger s Tail written by Skya Abbate and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Foundations of Balance Acupuncture written by Dr Sonia F Tan and published by . This book was released on 2020-12-11 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a must-have for anyone interested in learning about Balance Acupuncture or as a valuable reference for any established Balance Acupuncture practitioner. In addition to providing a brief history of Balance Acupuncture, Sonia F. Tan, DAOM, R.Ac., R.TCM.P., expands on the knowledge of her own mentors and integrates her wealth of clinical experience and research to pass on her unique perspective. For first-time learners of Balance Acupuncture, it may seem like an overwhelming amount of information since it is not widely taught in Acupuncture schools. This book breaks that information down with short explanations and easy-to-interpret diagrams. In addition, the clinical case studies help solidify the reader's understanding of each system. Dr. Tan also provides memorable shortcuts to the more complex parts of the different systems, making this an ideal clinical reference for an acupuncturist familiar with the basic foundations of Balance Acupuncture. Hints of the author's own personality are apparent and enhance the readability of the text. Experience both the author's enthusiasm for Acupuncture and teaching in each and every chapter, with this concise and easy-to-use guide.
Download or read book Modern Acupuncture written by Dr. Chandrashekhar Pardeshi and published by Dr. Chandrashekhar Pardeshi. This book was released on 2021-01-01 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: · The book ‘Modern Acupuncture’ is written with the sole purpose of simplifying therapy. This first advanced book explains acupuncture therapy using scientifically evidence-based, easy-to-understand methods. It overcomes the confusion of acupuncturists due to traditional Chinese medicine concepts and makes acupuncture training a pleasure. It ensures acupuncturists complete confidence in actual clinical practice to treat any disease in readers. · The author, Dr. Chandrashekhar Pardeshi, MBBS MD, has been practicing full-time acupuncturist and teaching for the last 40 years with passion. He has treated thousands of complex diseases, and his research has led to many new inventions in acupuncture. He has many research papers published on international forums. · Each disease is presented in a scientific background. Brief conventional management, followed by detailed acupuncture treatment, is given. Choosing acupuncture points is made rational and easy in this book. Protocol of acupuncture prescriptions is followed by copious visual illustrations of the location of points. The feature helps acupuncturists deliver the TCM therapy without confusion. The book is a complete classical manual of Chinese acupuncture with a distinctly new and rational approach to learning. It serves as the best textbook, atlas, and charts for ready reference for alternative medicine. · This book describes basic concepts; the acupuncture points, five-element, yin/ yang, chi, and meridian are detailed with figures. Mode of actions and techniques of acupuncture are also given. This book highlights Zhu scalp and Jio scalp acupuncture (more effective than YNSA), abdominal acupuncture, auricular or ear acupuncture, trigger points, bloodletting therapy, and electroacupuncture. · General management of pain headache is followed by central nervous system diseases. Other conditions are also coved in detail. Conventional investigations, diagnoses, prescriptions, drugs, medications, and synching with other medical systems, including managing emergencies and delivering first aid, are also given. · This book teaches everything about starting the clinical practice management of the clinic of this esoteric therapy. The author has enlisted a few of such cases in the book. · The unique bonus of the book provides training for acupuncturists in the actual clinical practice. Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Marathi, and Urdu versions of this English version of the book will soon be available. The paperback book sale will serve as the essential companion desk reference book for every practicing acupuncturist. · If you want to train yourself to treat patients confidently, this is the ultimate book for you. It’s an all-inclusive book; you will not need any other. Many of his students in India and outside are taking advantage of his academic training. Have a look inside the book and get to your library now.
Download or read book Evidence based Acupuncture written by Tang-Yi Liu and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2012-05-31 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The technique of acupuncture is easily acquired although the evidence of efficacy remains subjective. Before the evidence can be sorted out through scientific explorations, confidence on efficacy can rely only on literature search and sharing of expert experiences.
