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Author(s): Val Hopwood
ISBN(s): 9780750653282, 0750653280
Edition: 1
File Details: PDF, 4.12 MB
Year: 2004
Language: english
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ISBN 10: 0750653280 

ISBN 13: 9780750653282

Author: Val Hopwood

Acupuncture has long been recognised as complementing the practice of physiotherapy. Acupuncture in Physiotherapy is written for physiotherapists who have already received a basic training in acupuncture and who wish to extend their practice and achieve an intermediate standard of knowledge. It links the philosophies of Traditional Chinese Medicine with the theory and practice of Western science in a single, clearly written and highly readable text.Acupuncture in Physiotherapy addresses the important issues on appropriate acupuncture research methodologies, particularly that of placebo control, and enables the reader to judge the quality of RCT evidence. It also examines more recent research into the mechanisms of acupuncture. Treatment vignettes are included throughout the text to demonstrate the immediate relevance of the sophisticated and subtle TCM thinking to modern physiotherapy practice. Research papers and texts are cited where they support TCM theory.Val Hopwood is an experienced practitioner and is well known for her acupuncture courses. Her ecumenical approach to the subject avoids an abstract separation of the two strands of acupuncture and in its juxtaposition of science and mythology provides a stimulating and original survey. Full of insights, this book will be required reading not only for physiotherapists but any health professional who uses acupuncture in their practice.

• Intended for PTs who have already received a basic training in acupuncture, this book moves beyond the basic theories of acupuncture and is intended both as an intermediate text and an encouragement to look further than simplistic musculoskeletal pain applications for this ancient technique.• Links the philosophies of traditional Chinese medicine with normal physiotherapy practice.• Allows readers to extend their practice by increasing their understanding of acupuncture and indicating where and how it will benefit their patients.• Uses evidence-based practice.• Written by an experienced and well-known practitioner in acupuncture

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 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 to 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, reference to case histories

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