Acupuncture in Physiotherapy,
Edition 1 Key Concepts and Evidence-Based PracticeEditors: By Val Hopwood, PhD, FCSP, Dip Ac Nanjing
Publication Date:
16 Jun 2004
Ways Of Reading
-
This e-publication is accessible to the full extent that the file format and types of content allow, on a specific reading device, by default, without necessarily including any additions such as textual descriptions of images or enhanced navigation.
Navigation
-
The contents of the PDF have been tagged to permit access by assistive technologies as per PDF-UA-1 standard.
-
Page breaks included from the original print source
Additional Accessibility Information
-
All (or substantially all) textual matter is arranged in a single logical reading order (including text that is visually presented as separate from the main text flow, e.g., in boxouts, captions, tables, footnotes, endnotes, citations, etc.). Non-textual content is also linked from within this logical reading order. (Purely decorative non-text content can be ignored).
-
The language of the text has been specified (e.g., via the HTML or XML lang attribute) to optimise text-to-speech (and other alternative renderings), both at the whole document level and, where appropriate, for individual words, phrases or passages in a different language.
Conformance
-
The publication was certified on 20250710
-
Accessibility addendum
-
For detailed accessibility information, see Elsevier’s website at https://www.elsevier.com/about/accessibility
-
For queries regarding accessibility information, contact [email protected]
Note
-
This product relies on 3rd party tooling which may impact the accessibility features visible in inspection copies. All accessibility features mentioned would be present in the purchased version of the title.
Description
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.Key Features
• 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 acupunctureAbout the author
By Val Hopwood, PhD, FCSP, Dip Ac Nanjing, Course Director, MSc Acupuncture, Coventry University, Coventry, UK
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
Book Reviews
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."
ISBN:
9780750653282
Page Count:
275
Retail Price
:
