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.
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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.
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.
* Comprehensive coverage of the scientific evidence and clinical
application of acupuncture in medicine
* Balances the genuine benefits of acupuncture against unfounded
claims
* Presents a wide range of treatable conditions from psychiatry and
palliative care through to the pain clinic and veterinary medicine
* Clinical points boxes highlight key knowledge and learning
* Illustrated with over 130 drawings and photographs
* Content restructure and overhaul with contributions from over 40
world leading experts
* 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
* Updated with the latest scientific evidence
* Expanded information on neuroanatomical and neurophysiological
considerations in relation to the mechanisms of acupuncture
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Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9780702068553
Publisert
2019
Utgave
2. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
Elsevier
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok