Biomedical Acupuncture for Pain Management
An Integrative Approach
- 1st Edition - September 13, 2004
- Authors: Yun-tao Ma, Zang Hee Cho
- Language: English
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 7 0 2 0 - 5 3 9 8 - 6
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 1 - 4 5 5 7 - 2 6 1 8 - 9
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Synthesizing biomedicine and traditional acupuncture, this unique clinical manual allows medical professionals to learn acupuncture and implement it immediately into practice with ease. Biomedical Acupuncture for Pain Management explains the biomedical mechanism of acupuncture, as well as the non-specific nature of acupuncture and its neuro-psycho-immunological modulation. This straightford system of acupuncture – termed INMAS by the authors – provides a quantitative method to predict the effectiveness of treatment for each patient and an individually adjustable protocol for pain patients.
- Introduction to the Integrative Neuromuscular Acupoint System (INMAS), as well as the Homeostatic Acupoint System (HAS), help western-trained acupuncturists understand classical techniques
- A 16-point evaluation method provides a reliable quantitative method to accurately arrive at prognosis
- Clinically relevant, integrative treatment approach in user-friendly language
- Numerous detailed tables, photos, and line drawings to help readers understand the anatomy, symptomatic signs, and clinical procedures
- Clear chapters organized by regional condition for easy readability and flow
- Case studies to assist with application of concepts in clinical practice
- Unique, clinical procedures for pain management with sections on examination and needling methods
- Two appendices for quick reference of acronyms, abbreviations, and the 24 homeostatic acupoints
- Up-to-date information on the latest techniques, including a chapter on electroacupuncture
Introduction 1. From Neurons to Acupoints: Basic Neuroanatomy of Acupoints 2. Dynamic Pathophysiology of Acupoints 3. Peripheral Mechanisms of Acupuncture4. Neural Bases of Acupuncture: Central Mechanisms 5. Integrative Neuromuscular Acupoint System (INMAS) 6. Quantitative Acupuncture Evaluation (QAE) and Clinical Techniques7. Psychology of Acupuncture Therapy, Placebo, and Nocebo Effects in Pain Management 8. Introduction to Practical Application of INMAS 9. Back Pain: Neck, Upper Back, and Low Back10. Upper Extremity Pain: Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist, and Hand 11. Lower Extremity Pain: Hip, Thigh, Knee, Leg, Ankle, and Foot 12. Pain-Related Systemic Disorders 13. Acupuncture Therapy for Non-Pain Symptoms14. Acupuncture Therapy in Sports Medicine15. Electroacupuncture Analgesia (EAA) 16. Using Integrative Neuromuscular Acupoint System (INMAS) for Acupoint Injection Therapy17. Case Studies Appendix A: Acronyms and Abbreviations Appendix B: Cross Reference of 24 Homeostatic Acupoints and Their Meridian Nomenclature Index
- Edition: 1
- Published: September 13, 2004
- Language: English