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Veterinary Acupuncture, 2nd Edition

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By Allen M. Schoen, DVM, MS
This revision reflects major updating, expansion of hot topics, and coverage of trends, current areas of research interest, and controversies in veterinary acupuncture. The book begins with the history and concepts of acupuncture and continues with t ...view more
This revision reflects major updating, expansion of hot topics, and coverage of trends, current areas of research interest, and controversies in veterinary acupuncture. The book begins with the history and concepts of acupuncture and continues with the anatomic and neurophysiologic basis of acupuncture, research on acupuncture, practical techniques, instrumentation, and point selection. Part two covers acupuncture in small animals, including a canine atlas, avian acupuncture, and chapters that focus on disorders grouped by body systems. Part three is devoted to acupuncture in large animals. It begins with three different equine atlases, followed by equine acupuncture treatment according to body system and concludes with acupuncture in cattle and a porcine acupuncture atlas. Part four covers failures in veterinary acupuncture and veterinary manipulative therapies.
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9780323009454
Publication Date :
05-09-2000
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Please allow 10-14 working days for delivery
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This revision reflects major updating, expansion of hot topics, and coverage of trends, current areas of research interest, and controversies in veterinary acupuncture. The book begins with the history and concepts of acupuncture and continues with the anatomic and neurophysiologic basis of acupuncture, research on acupuncture, practical techniques, instrumentation, and point selection. Part two covers acupuncture in small animals, including a canine atlas, avian acupuncture, and chapters that focus on disorders grouped by body systems. Part three is devoted to acupuncture in large animals. It begins with three different equine atlases, followed by equine acupuncture treatment according to body system and concludes with acupuncture in cattle and a porcine acupuncture atlas. Part four covers failures in veterinary acupuncture and veterinary manipulative therapies.

New to this edition
  • New Global Research chapter includes translations of the latest research from China, Japan, Taiwan, Korea, and Brazil in one convenient resource.
  • Includes revised canine and equine acupuncture atlases.
  • Presents new approaches to the integration of traditional and western medicine.
  • New chapter on acupuncture point formulas provides prescriptions for beginning veterinary acupuncturists.

    Key Features
  • Includes both modern and traditional Chinese acupuncture atlases with superb illustrations. These atlases provide easy access to acupoint locations in a variety of species.
  • Offers a clear understanding of how to successfully integrate traditional Chinese medicine with Western veterinary practice.
  • Presents modern and traditional acupuncture techniques, global research, and practical clinical details, in a single, complete resource!

  • Author Information
    By Allen M. Schoen, DVM, MS
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    ISBN Number 9780323009454
    Description Author List By Allen M. Schoen, DVM, MS
    Copyright Year 2001
    Edition Number 2
    Format Book
    Trim Other
    Imprint Mosby
    Page Count 648
    Publication Date 5 Sep 2000
    Stock Status Please allow 10-14 working days for delivery
    Schoen: Veterinary Acupuncture, 2~ Edition
    Part One Fundamentals of Veterinary Acupuncture
    1 History and concepts of veterinary acupuncture
    2 Anatomy and classification of acupoints
    3 Neurophysiologic basis of acupuncture
    4 Research in veterinary acupuncture
    5 Global acupuncture research: previously untranslated studies
    6 Oriental concepts of acupuncture
    7 Techniques and instrumentation
    8 Acupuncture point selection

    Part Two Acupuncture in Small Animals
    9 Canine acupuncture atlas
    10 Traditional Chinese medical diagnosis in small animals
    11 Acupuncture for musculoskeletal disorders
    12 Acupuncture for longitudinal muscle system approach to canine lameness
    13 Acupuncture for neurologic disorders
    14 Acupuncture for thoracolumbar and cervical disk disease
    15 Trigger point therapy
    16 Acupuncture for critical care
    17 Acupuncture for cardiovascular disorders
    18 Traditional Chinese medical treatment for heart disease
    19 Acupuncture for chronic respiratory conditions
    20 Acupuncture for gastrointestinal disorders
    21 Acupuncture for reproductive disorders
    22 Acupuncture for immunologic disorders
    23 Acupuncture for dermatologic disorders
    24 Acupuncture for surgical analgesia and postop analgesia with acupuncture
    25 Gold bead implants
    26 Acupuncture for the Avian Patient
    27 Ear acupuncture
    28 Incorporation of acupuncture into a small animal practice

    Part Three Acupuncture in Large Animals
    29 The location of equine back shu pointsL transpositional Chinese vs. traditional
    30 Traditional equine acupuncture atlas
    31 Transpositional equine acupuncture atlas, including cross reference of equine acupuncture points
    32 Diagnostic acupuncture in horses
    33 Acupuncture treatment for musculoskeletal and neurologic condition in horses
    34 Acupuncture for treatment of chronic back pain in horses
    35 Treatment of equine gastrointestinal disease with acupuncture
    36 Acupuncture treatment for miscellaneous conditions in horses
    37 Equine ting-zone therapy
    38 Equine traditional Chinese medical diagnosis
    39 Whole-horse approach to acupuncture in performance horses
    40 Equine biomechanics in acupuncture
    41 Acupuncture in cattle
    42 Porcine acupuncture

    Part Four Additional Topics
    43 Failures in veterinary acupuncture
    44 Veterinary manipulative therapies
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