Erika Yano – Veterinary Acupuncture

Автор: Erika Yano
Название: Veterinary Acupuncture
Формат: PDF
Тема: Ветеринария
Количество страниц: 275
Качество: Компьютерное, издательское

Acupuncture has been practiced for thousands of years, but it is only in the last century that science has started to uncover the mechanisms behind its use. Acupuncture is a common option for complementary care in human medicine. The usage of acupuncture in veterinary medicine has paralleled the patterns witnessed in humans, with the increasingly widespread use of acupuncture to cure complex medical conditions. Like many treatments, acupuncture has been adapted for veterinary use since its beginnings in human medicine and appears to be increasing in popularity among pet owners and veterinarians. These disorders are commonly associated with brain dysfunction or orthopedic pain. While pain relief has been the most popular use of acupuncture, a variety of other conditions have been shown to improve with this treatment. Animals also benefit from acupuncture. Its use is starting to be integrated into the research settings, although more progress still needs to be made in this area. Acupuncture has been shown to enhance the health outcomes and quality of life of veterinary animals and should be used as a tool for treating animals with conditions proven to benefit from therapy.
As a consequence, this book covers the history, modes of action and use of acupuncture for the care of veterinary patients and laboratory animals. The book deals with the history and concepts of acupuncture and continues with the anatomic and neurophysiologic basis of acupuncture, practical techniques, instrumentation, and point selection. The use of acupuncture in treating veterinary companion animals has increased in recent years. It is commonly employed as an adjunct therapy for treating painful conditions, and generally received well by both the patients and clients due to its minimal invasiveness and low risk of adverse events. There are thousands of studies that endorse acupuncture as a validated treatment for a wide range of diseases. Many of these studies examine human patients who have demonstrated benefits for conditions such as osteoarthritis, chronic pain, orofacial pain, migraines, gastrointestinal disorders, radiation-induced xerostomia, nausea/vomiting, cardiac arrhythmias, hypertension, and stress. Neurological conditions such as stroke and Parkinson’s disease have also been shown to benefit from acupuncture therapy. The current book offers details on the feasibility, acceptance and consistency of acupuncture as a legitimate treatment in current veterinary practice.