Section 1. Background. 1. Introduction. 2. A Short History of Acupuncture. Section 2. Theories around Medical Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. 3. Myofascial Pain and Trigger Points (MTrPS). 4. Physiological Mechanism of Acupuncture in Pain Control. 5. Unifying Theories of Acupuncture: Fascia, Piezoelectricity and Embryology. 6. The Effects and Effectiveness of Medical Acupuncture for Treating Pain. Section 3. Getting Started. 7. Current Safety of Medical Acupuncture. 8. Palpation. 9. Deqi. 10. Planning Your Treatment. Section 4. Using the Needles. 11. Muscles: Technique and Clinical Implications. 12. Electro-Acupuncture. 13. Acupuncture and the Treatment of Tendinopathy.
An essential, fully-illustrated guide to the research, theory and best practice of dry needling, electroacupuncture and advanced tendon acupuncture
Giles Gyer is a specialist musculoskeletal osteopath. He teaches manual therapy techniques internationally through his CPD company, OMT Training. He is an internationally published scientific researcher in manual therapy and spinal manipulation, and author of three other Singing Dragon books. He lives in London, UK. Jimmy Michael is a specialist musculoskeletal osteopath who holds degrees in Sports and Exercise Science and Osteopathy. He is a senior lecturer with OMT Training and he has run courses for organisations such as the NHS, Liverpool FC and Manchester City FC. He is an internationally published scientific researcher in manual therapy and spinal manipulation, and author of three other Singing Dragon books. He lives in London, UK.
An excellent introduction for the manual therapist wishing to add
dry needling to their clinical skills repertoire. The clear
explanations and anatomical illustrations make for a great
reference book.
*Sally Scott BSc. Hons (Chiro), Chiropractor*
All readers interested in the field of Manual Therapy will find
much to stimulate their thinking in this book. By exploring the
inter-relationships between Traditional Chinese Acupuncture and its
modern day off shoot, Western Medical Acupuncture, this book
eloquently simplifies and edifies the reader's understanding of
Western Medical Acupuncture techniques and philosophy. Backed up by
the latest research, this comprehensive text is a must for Manual
Therapists wishing to incorporate safe and highly effective
needling techniques into their treatment protocols.
*David Farrelly, Osteopath and Owner of Bodyworks Manual Therapy
Training*
As acupuncture comes to be ever more widely utilised in the West,
there has been a chronic need for a good text which facilitates its
expert application by Western Health professionals: this book meets
that need very well. Excellently researched and illustrated, it
marks a milestone in the West's creation of its own paradigm for
acupuncture, and is a vital handbook for all Western
acupuncturists.
*Henry McGrath MA MTh MATCM, former Academic Director and
Acupuncture Course Director, College of Naturopathic Medicine, and
author of ‘Traditional Chinese Medicine Approaches to Cancer’*
Written by practicing MSK clinicians, this dynamic and focused
handbook distinguishes itself in immediate practicality. Carefully
researched and with illustrations of Netter-like quality, its
evidence base is a study in duality, thoughtfully reconnecting the
green shoots of cutting edge medicine to ancient roots of
traditional acupuncture.
*James Inklebarger MD, Specialist MSK Doctor and Osteopath*
This is an excellent reference book which is perfectly laid out -
with practical instructions that are simple and effective to use.
It bridges two important possible gaps. For those acupuncturists
who need more help with their knowledge of the muscular system of
the body and for those physiotherapist /osteopaths who need more
help with their knowledge of the application of acupuncture. The
historical background, scientific evidence and theory are
sufficient without being too heavy or laboured. The illustrations,
pictures and description of anatomy, palpation, client position and
application of treatment particular to each muscle and the trigger
points is exactly what a practitioner needs to be able to use these
techniques in a clinical situation. The health and safety and
client handling section is clearly carefully thought out and is a
good reminder to practitioners of their clinical governance in this
aspect of practice. The advanced tendon techniques are a good
pointing to practitioners to extend the principles of practice and
be creative with their treatments.The electro acupuncture chapter
gives the practitioner what they need to know in a concise,
practical format.
*John Tindall, Founder & Director, Yuan Clinic & Traditional
Medicine College*
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