Acupuncture in Physiotherapy

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

1. Introduction, the main TCM theories and their place in modern practice. Dealt with very briefly.
   Discussion of wholism as applied to acupuncture
   Layers of an onion used as a model, indicating arrangement of chapters
   Basic physiotherapy training deals with only one, the meridian layer
   Discussion of interlinking and use of acupoints when their complete actions are understood

2. Key concepts
   Development theory, starting with the building blocks., innermost layer
   Heaven, Earth, original Qi. Body components Blood Qi and fluids
   Influence of embryology in ear acupuncture and also extra channels
   Selected research where it serves to illustrate the theories
   Case histories

3. Key concepts
   Zang Fu
   Theories, descriptions, relation to channels and clinical applications, particularly in physiotherapy
   Selected research
   Case histories

4. Key concepts
   Extra Meridians, clinical application
   Selected research
   Application in physiotherapy
   Case histories

5. Key concepts
   Meridian acupuncture, clinical application, particular application to pain and neurological conditions
   Selected research
   Application in physiotherapy
   Case histories

6. Key concepts
   Superficial layers:
   Luo vessels, Musculo-tendinous acupuncture, Trigger point acupuncture
   Selected research
   Application in physiotherapy
   Case histories

7. Key concepts
   Microsystems
   Selected research
   Application in physiotherapy
   Case histories

8. Key concepts
   Chinese diagnosis, pulling it all together, interlinking layers
   . 5 elements
   . 8 principles
   . 6 chiaos
   . Tongue
   . Pulse
   . Pathogens
   Introduction to syndromes
   Selected research
   Application in physiotherapy
   Case histories

9. Possible mechanisms
   Summary only, reference to further reading and research papers

10. Research, how assess papers from a TCM perspective
    Evolving good protocols, examples, evidence and further reading

11. Oddments; scalp acupuncture, moxa and cupping. Relationship to layers of the onion.

12. Additional case histories to encourage clinical use of the wholistic approach

    Index
    Treatments by condition, ref to case histories...

    Klappentext

    This book allows readers to extend their practice by increasing their understanding of acupuncture and indicating where and how it will benefit their patients. Unlike many obscure acupuncture texts, this book makes the assimilation of knowledge of Chinese language and medical philosophies easy.

    Zusammenfassung
    Janet Edwards, AACP Journal Editor December 2004"The 140 pages of this attractive, easy to read volume contain a wealth of information for acupuncturists of various levels. The information is clearly and pleasingly presented. It reads easily and feels like listening to an interesting lecture."

    Inhalt

    TABLE OF CONTENTS: 1. Introduction, the main TCM theories and their place in modern practice. Dealt with very briefly. Discussion of wholism as applied to acupunctureLayers of an onion used as a model, indicating arrangement of chaptersBasic physiotherapy training deals with only one, the meridian layerDiscussion of interlinking and use of acupoints when their complete actions are understood2. Key conceptsDevelopment theory, starting with the building blocks., innermost layerHeaven, Earth, original Qi. Body components Blood Qi and fluidsInfluence of embryology in ear acupuncture and also extra channelsSelected research where it serves to illustrate the theoriesCase histories3. Key conceptsZang FuTheories, descriptions, relation to channels and clinical applications, particularly in physiotherapySelected researchCase histories 4. Key conceptsExtra Meridians, clinical applicationSelected researchApplication in physiotherapyCase histories5. Key conceptsMeridian acupuncture, clinical application, particular application to pain and neurological conditionsSelected researchApplication in physiotherapyCase histories6. Key conceptsSuperficial layers:Luo vessels, Musculo-tendinous acupuncture, Trigger point acupunctureSelected researchApplication in physiotherapyCase histories7. Key conceptsMicrosystemsSelected researchApplication in physiotherapyCase histories 8. Key conceptsChinese diagnosis, pulling it all together, interlinking layers 5 elements 8 principles 6 chiaos Tongue Pulse PathogensIntroduction to syndromesSelected researchApplication in physiotherapyCase histories9. Possible mechanismsSummary only, reference to further reading and research papers10. Research, how assess papers from a TCM perspectiveEvolving good protocols, examples, evidence and further reading11. Oddments; scalp acupuncture, moxa and cupping. Relationship to layers of the onion.12. Additional case histories to encourage clinical use of the wholistic approachIndexTreatments by condition, ref to case histories