Comprehensively revised and expanded with vital new content, the second edition of Medical Acupuncture continues to explore the realistic integration of acupuncture into conventional medicine. Advocating the Western medical acupuncture approach (WMA), this science-based compendium provides the trained practitioner with all the latest research on the effectiveness of WMA and its associated mechanisms, techniques, clinical practice and evidence.
Medical Acupuncture demonstrates a variety of needling techniques and clinical applications within the context of WMA and its evolution from traditional Chinese acupuncture using current knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology alongside the principles of evidence-based medicine.
Split into seven sections the book begins by establishing the roots of WMA in the Introduction and then progresses on to describe the mechanisms of action in Section 2, including peripheral components of stimulation and evidence from neuroimaging. Sections 3 and 4 cover clinical approaches (eg, superficial needling, electroacupuncture, safety of acupuncture) and techniques related to acupuncture (TENS, laser therapy). Section 5 takes a closer look at the difficulties faced by trials and reviews while Section 6 goes on to showcase 21 clinical uses of WMA, ranging from chronic pain, mental health, obstetrics and primary care to sports medicine, respiratory conditions and neurology. The final reference section contains dermatome/myotome maps, meridian/channel charts and standard international nomenclature.
Comprehensive coverage of the scientific evidence and clinical application of acupuncture in medicine
Balances the genuine benefits of acupuncture against unfounded claims
Presents a wide range of treatable conditions from psychiatry and palliative care through to the pain clinic and veterinary medicine
Clinical points boxes highlight key knowledge and learning
Illustrated with over 130 drawings and photographs
Content restructure and overhaul with contributions from over 40 world leading experts
Individual chapters on the use of acupuncture for a wide range of medical conditions including gynaecology and infertility, cancer and palliative care, drug dependence, obesity, sports medicine, dentistry and veterinary practice
Updated with the latest scientific evidence
Expanded information on neuroanatomical and neurophysiological considerations in relation to the mechanisms of acupuncture
Edited by:
Jacqueline Filshie (Consultant in Anaesthesia and Pain Management The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust London UK),
Adrian White (Clinical Research Fellow (retired),
Plymouth University Peninsula School of Medicine and Dentistry,
Plymouth,
UK; (formerly) Editor in Chief,
Acupuncture in Medicine.),
Mike Cummings (Medical Director,
British Medical Acupuncture Society,
Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine,
London,
UK)
Imprint: Elsevier Health Sciences
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions:
Height: 229mm,
Width: 152mm,
Spine: 38mm
Weight: 1.300kg
ISBN: 9780702043079
ISBN 10: 0702043079
Pages: 734
Publication Date: 09 May 2016
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
,
Undergraduate
Replaced By: 9780443049767
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Foreword Acknowledgements Contributors Abbreviations SECTION 1: Introduction 1 Introduction A. White, M. Cummings, J. Filshie 2 The history of medical acupuncture A. Campbell SECTION 2: Mechanisms of action 3 Peripheral components of acupuncture stimulation - their contribution to the specific clinical effects of acupuncture T. Lundeberg, I. Lund 4 Neuroimaging: a window into human brain mechanisms supporting acupuncture effects V. Napadow, N. Kettner, R.E. Harris 5 Neurophysiology of chronic pain R. Gupta, P. Farquhar-Smith 6 Acupuncture and the autonomic nervous system E. Stener-Victorin SECTION 3: Clinical approaches 7 Western medical acupuncture - the approach to treatment M. Cummings 8 Acupuncture without points A. Campbell 9 Superficial acupuncture A. Macdonald 10 Auricular acupuncture T. Usichenko, E. Anders 11 Electroacupuncture D. Mayor 12 Self-acupuncture M. Forrester 13 Integration of acupuncture in the health service S. Hayhoe, A. White and Contributors 14 Safety of acupuncture A. White, M. Cummings SECTION 4: Related techniques 15 Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) M.I. Johnson, J.W. Thompson 16 Laser acupuncture G.D. Baxter, S.M. McDonough SECTION 5: Research 17 A critical approach to randomised controlled trials of acupuncture M. Cummings, A. White 18 A critical approach to systematic reviews of acupuncture A. White SECTION 6: Clinical use 19 Acupuncture for chronic pain S. Hayhoe 20 Acupuncture analgesia for interventions K. Streitberger, T. Usichenko 21 Acupuncture for gastrointestinal conditions S. Joos 22 Acupuncture for nausea and vomiting K. Streitberger 23 Acupuncture in cardiovascular medicine J. Longhurst 24 Acupuncture for neurological conditions D.J. Grant 25 Acupuncture in mental health P. Ronan, H. Rampes 26 Acupuncture for drug dependence and obesity A. White 27 Acupuncture for urogenital conditions M. Pullman 28 Acupuncture for respiratory conditions A. White 29 Acupuncture for ear, nose and throat conditions A. White 30 Acupuncture for eye conditions E. Rom 31 Acupuncture for skin conditions F. Pfab 32 Acupuncture in gynaecology and infertility E. Stener-Victorin 33 Acupuncture in obstetrics C.A. Smith 34 Acupuncture in cancer and palliative care C. Rubens, J. Filshie 35 Acupuncture in rheumatology L. Williamson 36 Acupuncture in sports medicine K.V. Trinh, S.J. Scott, E. Ho, L. Field 37 Acupuncture in primary care J. Foell 38 Acupuncture in dentistry T. Thayer 39 Acupuncture in veterinary medicine S. Lindley SECTION 7: Appendix Appendix 1 Dermatome/myotome maps Appendix 2 Meridian/channel charts Appendix 3 Standard international nomenclature for the 14 meridians
Consultant Anaesthetist, The Royal Marsden NHS Trust, Honorary Senior Lecturer, Institute of Cancer Research, Sutton, Royaume-Uni Department of Complementary Medicine, University of Exeter, Royaume-Uni Medical Acupuncturist, Director of Education, British Medical Acupuncture Society, Royaume-Uni
Reviews for Medical Acupuncture: A Western Scientific Approach
"""a fantastic addition to an acupuncturist"""
