Medical Acupuncture: A Western Scientific Approach 2/e

Comprehensively revised and expanded with vital new content, the second edition of Medical Acupuncturecontinues 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.
뷖omprehensive coverage of the scientific evidence and clinical application of acupuncture in medicine
뷓alances the genuine benefits of acupuncture against unfounded claims
뷥resents a wide range of treatable conditions from psychiatry and palliative care through to the pain clinic and
veterinary medicine
뷖linical points boxes highlight key knowledge and learning
뷞llustrated with over 130 drawings and photographs
뷖ontent restructure and overhaul with contributions from over 40 world leading experts
뷞ndividual 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
뷫pdated with the latest scientific evidence
뷙xpanded information on neuroanatomical and neurophysiological considerations in relation to the mechanisms of
acupuncture