This book is an essential reference for acupuncturists and pain specialists seeking to enhance their patient care optins. With a view to advancing the theory and techniques developed by Dr. Toshikatsu Yamamoto, Yamamoto New Scalp Acupuncture: Principles and Practice presents a hands-on guide to treating the musculoskeletal and neurological conditins of pain through YNSA treatment.
This book advances the theory and techniques developed by Dr. Toshikatsu Yamamoto to treat patients with musculoskeletal and neurological pain. It provides a concise overview of Dr. Yamamoto's principles of scalp acupuncture, with complete descriptions of Basic points, Ypsilon points, as well as new points developed by the author. Discussion of indications, contraindications, diagnosis, needling techniques and selection, and possible side effects provide the practitioner with the key information needed to determine the most effective treatment protocols for each patient.
Highlights of this text:
An accompanying DVD with instructional videos facilitates comprehension of the palpatory, diagnostic, and therapeutic techniques in the YNSA system
A laminated chart insert distinguishes YNSA points in color and serves as a convenient tool in the clinical setting
More than 70 figures and algorithms supplement textual descriptions of points and treatments
A chapter on the correlative theoretical principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine and YNSA treatments helps the practitioner gain a firm understanding of important concepts
An ideal text for beginners, Yamamoto New Scalp Acupuncture places special emphasis on the ease with which newcomers can integrate YNSA treatments into everyday practice. This book is an essential resource for pain specialists and practitioners seeking to enhance their patient care.
Table of Contents
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Foreword by Toshikatsu Yamamoto, MD
Preface by Richard A. Feely, DO
1. Introduction to Yamamoto New Scalp Acupuncture (YNSA)
2. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and YNSA Theories
3. Indications, Contraindications, and Side Effects of YNSA
4. YNSA Neck Diagnosis
5. YNSA Basic Points - Anatomical
6. YNSA Ypsilon Points - Meridian Points
7. YNSA Special Points
8. Needling Techniques and Selection
9. YNSA Treatment Protocols
10. YNSA Protocol and Practical Procedures
11. YNSA Treatment
12. Case Reports
APPENDICES
A. Composite YNSA Charts: Basic and Ypsilon Points
B. Musculoskeletal/YNSA Acupuncture Progress Note
C. Resources
