Original PDF Ebook – Medical Acupuncture2nd EditionA Western Scientific Approach – 9780702043079

Original PDF Ebook – Medical Acupuncture2nd EditionA Western Scientific Approach – 9780702043079

Comprehensively revised and expanded with vital new content, the second edition of Medical Acupuncture continues to explore the realistic integration of acupuncture into conventional medicine. Advocating the Western medical acupuncture approach (WMA), this science-based compendium provides the trained practitioner with all the latest research on the effectiveness of WMA and its associated mechanisms, techniques, clinical practice and evidence._x000D_
Medical Acupuncture demonstrates a variety of needling techniques and clinical applications within the context of WMA and its evolution from traditional Chinese acupuncture using current knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology alongside the principles of evidence-based medicine._x000D_
Split into seven sections the book begins by establishing the roots of WMA in the Introduction and then progresses on to describe the mechanisms of action in Section 2, including peripheral components of stimulation and evidence from neuroimaging. Sections 3 and 4 cover clinical approaches (eg, superficial needling, electroacupuncture, safety of acupuncture) and techniques related to acupuncture (TENS, laser therapy). Section 5 takes a closer look at the difficulties faced by trials and reviews while Section 6 goes on to showcase 21 clinical uses of WMA, ranging from chronic pain, mental health, obstetrics and primary care to sports medicine, respiratory conditions and neurology. The final reference section contains dermatome/myotome maps, meridian/channel charts and standard international nomenclature._x000D_
Comprehensive coverage of the scientific evidence and clinical application of acupuncture in medicine_x000D_
Balances the genuine benefits of acupuncture against unfounded claims_x000D_
Presents a wide range of treatable conditions from psychiatry and palliative care through to the pain clinic and veterinary medicine_x000D_
Clinical points boxes highlight key knowledge and learning_x000D_
Illustrated with over 130 drawings and photographs_x000D_
Content restructure and overhaul with contributions from over 40 world leading experts_x000D_
Individual chapters on the use of acupuncture for a wide range of medical conditions including gynaecology and infertility, cancer and palliative care, drug dependence, obesity, sports medicine, dentistry and veterinary practice