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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 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 you to manage emergency conditions
- An 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
List of 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
About the author
Umberto Mazzanti, MD is an acupuncturist, practicing in Italy. He frequently lectures at national and international seminars and conferences on his personal method combining acupuncture and osteopathy in treating musculoskeletal pain. He is a contributor to Maciocia's The Practice of Chinese Medicine, 3e, due to publish in 2021.Carlo Maria Giovanardi, MD is an acupuncturist in Italy. He is the international ambassador of the Society for Acupuncture Research and is an invited speaker at many international acupuncture conferences. He is a contributor to Maciocia's The Practice of Chinese Medicine, 3e, due to publish in 2021.Alessandra Poini is a 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.Professor Giuseppe Tallarida wors at the AMAB - Italian Chinese School of Acupuncture in Italy.
