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Acupuncture and Related Techniques in Physical Therapy

  • 1 Edición - 17 de febrero de 1997
  • Última edición
  • Editores: Val Hopwood, Maureen Lovesey, Sara Mokone
  • Idioma: Inglés

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… Leer más

Descripción

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.

Puntos claves

  • 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

    De interès para

    Physiotherapists

    Índice

    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

    Detalles del producto

    • Edición: 1
    • Última edición
    • Publicado: 17 de febrero de 1997
    • Idioma: Inglés

    Sobre los editores

    VH

    Val Hopwood

    Afiliaciones y experiencia
    Course Director, MSc Acupuncture, Coventry University, Coventry, UK

    ML

    Maureen Lovesey

    Afiliaciones y experiencia
    Private Practitioner, Berkhamsted, UK; Chairman, International Acupuncture Association of Physical Therapists, UK

    SM

    Sara Mokone

    Afiliaciones y experiencia
    Part-time Community Physiotherapist, North Middlesex Hospital Trust, St. Anne's Hospital, North London, UK