Acupuncture and Osteopathy to Treat Musculoskeletal Pain of thee Extremities - Elsevier E-Book on VitalSource, 1st Edition

by Umberto Mazzanti, MD, Acupuncturist, Osteopath DO MROI, Carlo Maria Giovanardi, MD, Acupuncturist, Alessandra Poini, MD, Acupuncturist and Giuseppe Tallarida, MD, Acupuncturist

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ISBN: 9780323831963

Publication Date: 10-24-2024

Page Count: 416

Imprint: Elsevier

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Teach students how to treat musculoskeletal pain more quickly and effectively with acupuncture and osteopathic treatment! Handbook of Acupuncture and Osteopathic Techniques in the Treatment of Musculoskeletal Pain: The Mazzanti AcuOsteo Method^® details the treatment of musculoskeletal pain using a new combined approach that integrates two branches of medical science: acupuncture and osteopathy. Written by Umberto Mazzanti, an expert in acupuncture, osteopathy, physiotherapy, rehabilitation, and sports medicine, along with co-authors who are experts in acupuncture, this text approaches diagnostics and therapy by integrating Western, Traditional Chinese, and Osteopathic Medicine, offering students a triple perspective on pain management. Comprehensive coverage teaches how a correct diagnosis of the cause of the pain is made and how to choose the right treatment, whether it be acupuncture, osteopathy, or a combination of both. Western medicine concepts and red flags to manage emergency conditions are included. An enhanced ebook, included with print purchase, offers video demonstrations of the procedures described in the text.

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- Clear instructions explain how to use the fundamental methods of acupuncture techniques and osteopathic maneuvers to treat musculoskeletal pain
- Step-by-step videos in the enhanced ebook, included with print purchase, demonstrate how acupuncture and osteopathy can be combined for effective treatment of musculoskeletal pain of the extremities
- Written by Umberto Mazzanti, an expert in acupuncture, osteopathy, physiotherapy, rehabilitation, and sports medicine, along with co-authors who are experts in acupuncture
- Coverage of Western medicine concepts and red flags prepares students to manage emergency conditions
- The enhanced ebook, included with print purchase, provides access to all the text, figures, and references, plus the ability to search, customize content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud
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Contents

1. Introduction
2. The Shoulder: Supraspinatus and Infraspinatus Tendonitis, Tendonitis of the Long Head of the Biceps, and Acromioclavicular Joint Disorders
3. The Elbow: Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis
4. The Wrist: Radial (De Quervain tenosynovitis) and ulnar (ulnar wrist pain) styloiditis and extensor tenosynovitis
5. The Hip: Hip Pain and Trochanteric Bursitis
6. The Knee: Medial, Lateral, and Anterior Pain
7. Ankle Pain: Lateral Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendonitis
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Umberto Mazzanti, MD, Acupuncturist, Osteopath DO MROI, Vice President, AMAB (Association of Medical Acupuncturists of Bologna), Italy; Vice Director, AMAB – Italian Chinese School of Acupuncture, Italy; Treasurer, FISA (Italian Federation of Acupuncture Societies), Italy; Visiting Professor, NJUCM (Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine), China; Inventor of Mazzanti AcuOsteo Method®, Italy, Carlo Maria Giovanardi, MD, Acupuncturist, President, AMAB (Association of Medical Acupuncturists of Bologna), Italy; Director, AMAB – Italian Chinese School of Acupuncture, Italy; President, FISA (Italian Federation of Acupuncture Societies), Italy; International Ambassador, SAR (Society for Acupuncture Research), Winston Salem, NC; Visiting Professor, NJUCM (Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine), China; Expert of Acupuncture, Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, Italy, Alessandra Poini, MD, Acupuncturist, Board Member, AMAB (Association of Medical Acupuncturists of Bologna), Italy; Professor, AMAB - Italian Chinese School of Acupuncture, Italy; Board Member, FISA (Italian Federation of Acupuncture Societies), Italy and Giuseppe Tallarida, MD, Acupuncturist, Professor, AMAB - Italian Chinese School of Acupuncture, Italy
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