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Acupuncture and Related Techniques in Physical Therapy

  • 1st Edition - February 17, 1997
  • Latest edition
  • Editors: Val Hopwood, Maureen Lovesey, Sara Mokone
  • Language: English

For physical therapists practising, or with an interest in, acupuncture and related techniques, this book provides a complete introduction with pointers for further study. It will… Read more

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For physical therapists practising, or with an interest in, acupuncture and related techniques, this book provides a complete introduction with pointers for further study. It will equip the physical therapist with a number of basic techniques to incorporate straight away into practice. Clear criteria are given for decision-making. The focus is on conditions commonly encountered by physical therapists, particularly musculoskeletal conditions. The text is supported by clear illustrations.

Key features

  • Editors and contributors represent the international experts in their respective fields
    • Takes a very practical approach -- scene-setting chapters cover theory and research, and basic techniques are covered in the text with illustrations
  • Case studies help relate theory to practice and aid decision-making
    • Self-testing exercises at the end of each chapter aid learning

    Readership

    Physiotherapists

    Table of contents

    SECTION 1 BASIC ACUPUNCTURE CONCEPTS and PROCEDURES: Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine Theory. Physiological Mechanisms in Acupuncture. Basic Points for Pain Relief Acupuncture. Safe Practice, Needle Techniques and Types of Needle. Assessment Procedures SECTION 2 SOME SPECIALIZED TECHNIQUES: Introduction to Acupressure. Myofascial Pain Syndromes, Trigger Point Therapy and Dry Needling Acupuncture. Moxibustion and Cupping. Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation. Acupuncture: A Peripheral Sensory Stimulus for the Treatment of Pain. Laser Acupuncture. A Simple Approach to Ear Acupuncture SECTION 3 DEVELOPMENTS: Integration of Acupuncture with Physiotherapy. Introduction of Acupuncture Into Some Countries. Advancing Horizons: Examples of Approaches to Three Case Studies. Short Case Studies: a Compendium SECTION 4 APPENDICES: Further Reading /Ist of Equivalent Alphabetical Codes of Meridian Names. Self-Study Questions. Index

    Product details

    • Edition: 1
    • Latest edition
    • Published: August 5, 1997
    • Language: English

    About the editors

    VH

    Val Hopwood

    Affiliations and expertise
    Course Director, MSc Acupuncture, Coventry University, Coventry, UK

    ML

    Maureen Lovesey

    Affiliations and expertise
    Private Practitioner, Berkhamsted, UK; Chairman, International Acupuncture Association of Physical Therapists, UK

    SM

    Sara Mokone

    Affiliations and expertise
    Part-time Community Physiotherapist, North Middlesex Hospital Trust, St. Anne's Hospital, North London, UK