Acupuncture: Treatment of Musculoskeletal Conditions

This book is written primarily for musculoskeletal therapists of all types and will appeal to those who use acupuncture to augment their current practice. It will also be of value to acupuncturists specialising in the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions and may serve as an introduction to physical treatment methods such as joint mobilisation, therapeutic exercise and taping.

A practical, well-illustrated guide to effective acupuncture techniques within physical therapy practice.
Case histories relate the properties/use of acupuncture points to orthodox practice
Facilitates critical/evaluative decision-making on point selection and method of treatment
Detailed coverage of the material taught in recognised acupuncture training courses.

Written in an accessible style, this book allows the practitioner to bring acupuncture treatment alongside their current practice, balancing Traditional Chinese Acupuncture and Western Medical Acupuncture for long term results. Musculoskeletal pain is often part of a bigger holistic picture of disorder and in many cases this approach can allow the practitioner to identify and treat conditions which could not previously be helped by physical therapy.

This book aims to encourage the combined use of acupuncture and physical therapy in the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions to increase the standard and efficacy of treatment.

Introduction; Principles of traditional Chinese medicine; The Zang Fu organs; Meridians; Acupuncture and pain relief; Acupuncture points; Patient questioning and point selection; Acupuncture treatment methods; Lower limb treatment protocols; Back and trunk treatment protocols; Upper limb treatment protocols; References.