Acupuncture and Related Techniques in Physical Therapy, 1st Edition
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Edited by Val Hopwood, PhD, FCSP, Dip Ac Nanjing, Maureen Lovesey, ONC, MBAcC, SRP, MCSP and Sara Mokone, BSc(RAND)Physiotherapy, BSC(SocSci), LicAc, DipCounsellingSkills, RSATeaching Cert
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 inco
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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.
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
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Edited by Val Hopwood, PhD, FCSP, Dip Ac Nanjing, Course Director, MSc Acupuncture, Coventry University, Coventry, UK; Maureen Lovesey, ONC, MBAcC, SRP, MCSP, Private Practitioner, Berkhamsted, UK; Chairman, International Acupuncture Association of Physical Therapists, UK and Sara Mokone, BSc(RAND)Physiotherapy, BSC(SocSci), LicAc, DipCounsellingSkills, RSATeaching Cert, Part-time Community Physiotherapist, North Middlesex Hospital Trust, St. Anne's Hospital, North London, UK
Edited by Val Hopwood, PhD, FCSP, Dip Ac Nanjing, Course Director, MSc Acupuncture, Coventry University, Coventry, UK; Maureen Lovesey, ONC, MBAcC, SRP, MCSP, Private Practitioner, Berkhamsted, UK; Chairman, International Acupuncture Association of Physical Therapists, UK and Sara Mokone, BSc(RAND)Physiotherapy, BSC(SocSci), LicAc, DipCounsellingSkills, RSATeaching Cert, Part-time Community Physiotherapist, North Middlesex Hospital Trust, St. Anne's Hospital, North London, UK
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
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