Essentials of Western veterinary acupuncture / S. Lindley and T. M. Cummings.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lindley, S. (Samantha)

Contributor:

Cummings, T. M. (Thomas Michael), 1963-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Veterinary acupuncture.

Acupuncture Therapy--veterinary.

Medical Subjects:

Acupuncture Therapy--veterinary.

Physical Description:

xvi, 191 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm

Place of Publication:

Oxford ; Ames, Iowa : Blackwell Publishing, 2006.

Summary:

The field of pain research is rapidly expanding in both human arid veterinary medicine, and has helped increase our understanding of acupuncture. However, many are still highly sceptical about the use of acupuncture and prefer for it to remain far from orthodox veterinary practice. This book seeks to challenge common misgivings by showing how veterinary acupuncture Works (for small and large animals), and why it should be established as an orthodox form of treatment.

Written from a Western approach, rather than a traditional Chinese medicine approach, it explains the background and history of acupuncture and includes key information on safety aspects, understanding pain and how acupuncture can Help, practical aspects such as types of needles and methods of restraint, and related techniques. Not intended as a techniques manual, this book can be used as a preparatory text for those considering taking an acupuncture course, or it can be used as an accompanying text to acupuncture courses. It is essential reading for anyone wishing to gain a solid understanding of the subject.

Contents:

1 Modern veterinary acupuncture 3

2 An historical perspective 17

3 Acupuncture - what is it and how does it work? 33

4 Acupuncture - does it work? 45

5 The use of acupuncture for acute and chronic pain 65

6 The use of acupuncture for musculoskeletal pain 79

7 Principles of point selection 103

8 Acupuncture for the treatment of visceral pain and dysfunction 111

9 Acupuncture for the treatment of non-painful conditions 129

10 Practical aspects of acupuncture in the veterinary species 153

11 Electroacupuncture and related techniques 177.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1405129905

OCLC:

61451510

Publisher Number:

9781405129909