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Acupuncture and Osteopathy to Treat Musculoskeletal Pain of the Extremities
the Mazzanti AcuOsteo Method®
- 1st Edition - October 21, 2024
- Authors: Umberto Mazzanti, Carlo Maria Giovanardi, Alessandra Poini, Giuseppe Tallarida
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 8 3 1 9 4 - 9
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 8 3 1 9 5 - 6
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Request a sales quote- Clear instructions explain how to use the fundamental methods of acupuncture techniques and osteopathic maneuvers to treat musculoskeletal pain
- Step-by-step videos in the enhanced ebook, included with print purchase, demonstrate how acupuncture and osteopathy can be combined for effective treatment of musculoskeletal pain of the extremities
- Written by an expert in acupuncture, osteopathy, physiotherapy, rehabilitation, and sports medicine, along with co-authors who are experts in acupuncture
- Coverage of Western medicine concepts and red flags prepares you to manage emergency conditions
- An enhanced ebook, included with print purchase, provides access to all the text, figures, and references, plus the ability to search, customize content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud
Practicing osteopaths, osteopathy students, practicing acupuncturists
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
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- Copyright
- Preface
- Foreword
- Acknowledgments
- Video Contents
- Chapter 2
- Chapter 3
- Chapter 4
- Chapter 5
- Chapter 6
- Chapter 7
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- The Fundamentals of Acupuncture for Musculoskeletal Pain in the Limbs
- The Fundamentals of Osteopathy for Musculoskeletal Pain in the Limbs
- Bibliography
- Chapter 2. The Shoulder: Supraspinatus and Infraspinatus Tendonitis, Tendonitis of the Long Head of the Biceps, and Acromioclavicular Joint Disorders
- Abstract
- Anatomy and Biomechanics According to Western Medicine
- Diagnosis in Western Medicine
- Diagnosis in Chinese Medicine
- Diagnosis in Osteopathic Medicine
- Treatment With the AcuOsteo Method: The Choice of an Integrated Approach
- REFERENCE
- BIBLIOGRAPHY
- Video Captions
- Chapter 3. The Elbow: Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis
- Abstract
- Anatomy and Biomechanics According to Western Medicine Joints and Muscles
- Diagnosis in Western Medicine
- Diagnosis in Chinese Medicine
- Diagnosis in Osteopathic Medicine
- Treatment With the AcuOsteo Method: The Choice of an Integrated Approach
- REFERENCE
- BIBLIOGRAPHY
- Video Captions
- Chapter 4. The Wrist: Radial (De Quervain tenosynovitis) and ulnar (ulnar wrist pain) styloiditis and extensor tenosynovitis
- Abstract
- Anatomy and Biomechanics According to Western Medicine
- Diagnosis in Western Medicine
- Diagnosis in Chinese Medicine
- Diagnosis in Osteopathic Medicine
- Treatment With the AcuOsteo Method: The Choice of an Integrated Approach
- BIBLIOGRAPHY
- Video Captions
- Chapter 5. The Hip: Hip Pain and Trochanteric Bursitis
- Abstract
- Anatomy and Biomechanics According to Western Medicine
- Diagnosis in Western Medicine
- Diagnosis in Chinese Medicine
- Diagnosis in Osteopathic Medicine
- Treatment With the AcuOsteo Method: The Choice of an Integrated Approach
- REFERENCE
- BIBLIOGRAPHY
- Video Captions
- Chapter 6. The Knee: Medial, Lateral, and Anterior Pain
- Abstract
- Anatomy and Biomechanics According to Western Medicine
- Diagnosis in Western Medicine
- Diagnosis in Chinese Medicine
- Diagnosis in Osteopathic Medicine
- Treatment With the AcuOsteo Method: The Choice of an Integrated Approach
- REFERENCE
- BIBLIOGRAPHY
- Video Captions
- Chapter 7. Ankle Pain: Lateral Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendonitis
- ABSTRACT
- Anatomy and Biomechanics According to Western Medicine
- Diagnosis in Western Medicine
- Diagnosis in Chinese Medicine
- Diagnosis in Osteopathic Medicine
- Treatment With the AcuOsteo Method: The Choice of an Integrated Approach
- BIBLIOGRAPHY
- Video Captions
- Appendix 1. Wrist-Ankle Acupuncture
- The Benefits of Wrist-Ankle Acupuncture
- Side Effects
- Point Localization
- Upper 1–6
- Lower 1–6
- Main Indications
- Upper 1
- Indications
- Upper 2
- Upper 3
- Upper 4
- Upper 5
- Upper 6
- Lower 1
- Lower 2
- Lower 3
- Lower 4
- Lower 5
- Lower 6
- Needle Insertion Technique
- Red Flag
- Bibliography
- Appendix 2. Ear Acupuncture
- Characteristics
- The Anterior Surface Presents Four Ridges
- The Posterior Surface Presents Less Evident Ridges And Grooves
- The Upper and Lower Limb
- Liver
- Shenmen and Subcortex
- Stimulation of Auricular Areas
- Side Effects and Contraindications
- BIBLIOGRAPHY
- Appendix 3. Bleeding
- Major Therapeutic Aims of Bloodletting in Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Suitable Areas to Bleed Described in This Handbook
- Bleeding Technique
- Bibliography
- Appendix 4. Cupping
- Materials of Cups
- Cleaning
- Mechanisms of action
- Methods of Cupping
- Cupping Techniques
- Red Flags
- Bibliography
- Appendix 5. Moxibustion
- Main Functions of Moxibustion Therapy in the Management of Musculoskeletal Pain
- Moxibustion Techniques
- Red Flags
- Bibliography
- Appendix 6. Arthritis
- Wind
- Cold
- Dampness
- Treatment
- Bibliography
- Appendix 7. Postsurgical Musculoskeletal Pain
- Bibliography
- Index
- No. of pages: 416
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: October 21, 2024
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323831949
- eBook ISBN: 9780323831956
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Umberto Mazzanti
Umberto Mazzanti, MD is an acupuncturist, practicing in Italy. He frequently lectures at national and international seminars and conferences on his personal method combining acupuncture and osteopathy in treating musculoskeletal pain. He is a contributor to Maciocia’s The Practice of Chinese Medicine, 3e, due to publish in 2021.
Affiliations and expertise
Vice President, AMAB (Association of Medical Acupuncturists of Bologna), Italy; Vice Director, AMAB – Italian Chinese School of Acupuncture, Italy; Treasurer, FISA (Italian Federation of Acupuncture Societies), Italy; Visiting Professor, NJUCM (Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine), China; Inventor of Mazzanti AcuOsteo Method®CG
Carlo Maria Giovanardi
Carlo Maria Giovanardi, MD is an acupuncturist in Italy. He is the international ambassador of the Society for Acupuncture Research and is an invited speaker at many international acupuncture conferences. He is a contributor to Maciocia’s The Practice of Chinese Medicine, 3e, due to publish in 2021.
Affiliations and expertise
President, AMAB (Association of Medical Acupuncturists of Bologna), Italy; Director, AMAB – Italian Chinese School of Acupuncture, Italy; President, FISA (Italian Federation of Acupuncture Societies), Italy; International Ambassador, SAR (Society for Acupuncture Research), Winston Salem, NC; Visiting Professor, NJUCM (Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine), China; Expert of Acupuncture, Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, ItalyAP
Alessandra Poini
Alessandra Poini is a Board Member, AMAB (Association of Medical Acupuncturists of Bologna), Italy; Professor, AMAB - Italian Chinese School of Acupuncture, Italy; Board Member, FISA (Italian Federation of Acupuncture Societies), Italy.
Affiliations and expertise
Board Member, AMAB (Association of Medical Acupuncturists of Bologna), Italy; Professor, AMAB - Italian Chinese School of Acupuncture, Italy; Board Member, FISA (Italian Federation of Acupuncture Societies), ItalyGT
Giuseppe Tallarida
Professor Giuseppe Tallarida wors at the AMAB - Italian Chinese School of Acupuncture in Italy.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, AMAB - Italian Chinese School of Acupuncture, Italy