The field of pain research is rapidly expanding in both human and
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 is a preparatory
text for those considering taking an acupuncture course and those
wishing to gain a solid understanding of the subject.
Table of Content
Dedications.
Preface.
About the authors.
Introduction.
PART ONE.
1. Modern veterinary acupuncture.
2. An historical perspective.
3. Acupuncture – what is it and how does it work?
4. Acupuncture – does it work?
PART TWO.
5. The use of acupuncture for acute and chronic pain.
6. The use of acupuncture for muscoskeletal pain.
7. Principles of point selection.
8. Acupuncture for the treatment of visceral pain and
dysfunction.
9. Acupuncture for the treatment of non-painful conditions.
PART THREE.
10. Practical aspects of acupuncture in the veterinary
species.
11. Electroacupuncture and related techniques.
Index.
About the author
Samantha Lindley works in acupuncture referrals and
behavioural consultancy. She also teaches animal behaviour therapy
at Glasgow University Veterinary School and has other teaching
responsibilities at the vet school in Edinburgh.
Mike Cummings is currently employed by the British
Medical Acupuncture Society, as Director of Education and Medical
Director of their London Teaching Clinic.
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