The Acupuncture Handbook of Sports Injuries and Pain is a clinical manual that integrates traditional Chinese acupuncture with western orthopedic and sports medicine. It clearly outlines the diagnosis, assessment, and treatment protocol for 25 common sports injuries and pain syndromes. Using a simple Four Step approach, treatment for each condition is organized into 10 easy-to-follow techniques. The Acupuncture Handbook brings new insight and intrigue into treating injuries and pain. This spiral-bound book is designed for easy use by the practitioner of acupuncture, and may serve as a clinical guide for diagnosis, assessment, and treatment. Section I presents a unique Four Step Approach, which includes 10 techniques of acupuncture. Section II covers the diagnosis and assessment of each of the 25 injuries, followed by acupuncture treatment and techniques using the Four Steps. Section III contains the appendices, with commentary on the techniques and protocols from the first two sections. Features: Includes common conditions such as plantar fasciitis, rotator cuff tendonitis, and arthritis of the knees and hip. Diagnosis and assessment is summarized from both western and Chinese medical perspectives. And typical orthopedic recommendations are clearly listed for each injury. The Acupuncture Handbook uses a simple Four Step approach, making point selection and needle technique simple, logical, and systematic. Treatment protocol includes trigger points, motor points, and other needle techniques not commonly discussed in the standard acupuncture texts. Detailed illustrations and descriptions allow for more precise treatment.
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Because musculoskeletal pain is a commonly seen syndrome for acupuncturists, Whitfield Reaves s publication, The Acupuncture Handbook of Sports Injuries and Pain, is a must have for all practitioners regardless of their specialty. It is refreshing to see a book formatted based on techniques that have been clinically proven to work based on the authors 25 years of experience. The Acupuncture Handbook of Sports Injuries and Pain, is a well-illustrated, resourceful and easy-to-use handbook covering simple assessment techniques and treatment of 25 common musculoskeletal injuries. Using the meridian systems, motor points and trigger points along with specific needle techniques, the reader will be able to quickly apply the information presented into clinical treatment. --Matt Callison, L.Ac.
This is an extraordinary book. Whitfield, whom I have known for almost 25 years, has summed up his vast experience and technical innovation of treating soft tissue injury into a remarkably easy to use, step-by-step, handbook. His book addresses 25 common injuries and pain patterns affecting the following: the heel, foot, leg, knee, thigh, hip, lower back, hand, elbow, shoulder and neck. If we look at the nine-page chapter on Frozen Shoulder, we get an idea of Whitfield s organization. First, a one-page summation of Diagnosis and Assessment. Then, on a single page in outline form is Summary of the Injury, which includes Clinical Features, Common Patient Complaints, Differentiation from Similar Injuries and Conditions, and Typical Medical Recommendations. Following, in short outline form, is Treatment and Techniques, with an Overview and Prognosis. For each chapter, Whitfield then leads the practitioner through his four step protocol. For Frozen Shoulder, in Step One (Initial Treatment), he offers four techniques, including the tendino-muscle meridians, contra-lateral treatment, opposite extremity treatment, and empirical points. The practitioner may choose from any and all of these techniques. Included are special needle techniques and comments for each of his recommendations. Step Two offers treatments based on meridians and microsystems, such as shu-stream point combinations, xi-cleft, extraordinary meridians, and auricular therapy. This includes rationalization and degree of predicable success. Step Three addresses possible underlying zang-fu imbalances and their need for treatment. Step Four offers detailed examination of important local and ah shi points relevant to the injury. Anyone who has studied with Whitfield, or has been his patient, observes several things. Foremost, his treatments are remarkably effective. He often tells patients that he expects recovery within three treatments. Secondly, Whit's genius is his knowledge of local and distal palpatory points that are critical to success; few books reveal these points or Whitfield s unique needle technique. Third, his knowledge of local anatomy allows for point combinations that take into account local innervation, origin and insertion of muscles, and the relationship of ligaments and tendons to the injury. He is truly a master of his art, and this mastery is well articulated in The Acupuncture Handbook of Sports Injuries and Pain. This book is so beautifully organized, with excellent illustrations of local anatomy, that it is very easy to use. For serious practitioners specializing in pain and trauma, The Acupuncture Handbook of Sports Injuries and Pain will quickly become their most valued authoritative clinical guide. --Jake Fratkin, OMD, L.Ac.
This is an extraordinary book. Whitfield, whom I have known for almost 25 years, has summed up his vast experience and technical innovation of treating soft tissue injury into a remarkably easy to use, step-by-step, handbook. His book addresses 25 common injuries and pain patterns affecting the following: the heel, foot, leg, knee, thigh, hip, lower back, hand, elbow, shoulder and neck. If we look at the nine-page chapter on Frozen Shoulder, we get an idea of Whitfield s organization. First, a one-page summation of Diagnosis and Assessment. Then, on a single page in outline form is Summary of the Injury, which includes Clinical Features, Common Patient Complaints, Differentiation from Similar Injuries and Conditions, and Typical Medical Recommendations. Following, in short outline form, is Treatment and Techniques, with an Overview and Prognosis. For each chapter, Whitfield then leads the practitioner through his four step protocol. For Frozen Shoulder, in Step One (Initial Treatment), he offers four techniques, including the tendino-muscle meridians, contra-lateral treatment, opposite extremity treatment, and empirical points. The practitioner may choose from any and all of these techniques. Included are special needle techniques and comments for each of his recommendations. Step Two offers treatments based on meridians and microsystems, such as shu-stream point combinations, xi-cleft, extraordinary meridians, and auricular therapy. This includes rationalization and degree of predicable success. Step Three addresses possible underlying zang-fu imbalances and their need for treatment. Step Four offers detailed examination of important local and ah shi points relevant to the injury. Anyone who has studied with Whitfield, or has been his patient, observes several things. Foremost, his treatments are remarkably effective. He often tells patients that he expects recovery within three treatments. Secondly, Whit's genius is his knowledge of local and distal palpatory points that are critical to success; few books reveal these points or Whitfield s unique needle technique. Third, his knowledge of local anatomy allows for point combinations that take into account local innervation, origin and insertion of muscles, and the relationship of ligaments and tendons to the injury. He is truly a master of his art, and this mastery is well articulated in The Acupuncture Handbook of Sports Injuries and Pain. This book is so beautifully organized, with excellent illustrations of local anatomy, that it is very easy to use. For serious practitioners specializing in pain and trauma, The Acupuncture Handbook of Sports Injuries and Pain will quickly become their most valued authoritative clinical guide. --Jake Fratkin, OMD, L.Ac.
About the Author
Whitfield Reaves, OMD, L.Ac. is a nationally certified acupuncturist, and has been in the forefront of sports medicine acupuncture since 1981. His clinical experience includes medical care for athletes at the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, as well as numerous triathlons, skiing, running, and cycling events during the last 25 years. Whitfield s work integrates traditional Chinese acupuncture with western orthopedic and sports medicine. The Acupuncture Handbook of Sports Injuries and Pain is the compilation of over 25 years of clinical experience treating competitive athletes, sports injuries, and pain. Whitfield is actively involved in the profession, and has been teaching for over 20 years. He is currently an instructor at Southwest Acupuncture College, in Boulder, CO. In addition, he lectures in the U.S., Canada, and Europe on sports medicine acupuncture. Chad Bong, MS, L.Ac. is a nationally certified acupuncturist and holds a Master's degree in Exercise Science. He is a contributing writer to The Acupuncture Handbook. Chad is a lifelong athlete, and he combines acupuncture with western sports medicine and fitness training.
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Well organized, indepth coverage for the specific injuries it addresses.,
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I am finding this book serves its nitch very well -- addressing the 25 most common sports injuries. There are obviously missing topics - particularly those related to trauma which can be more random in location than acute or chronic overuse. However, this one is going to be a major resource for me. Now it is likely consulted ahead of others I've currently been using.
I found the sections on hamstring/posterior thigh pain, plantar fascitis, frozen shoulder, and carpal tunnel syndrome to be very well done. Each was helpful and pretty representative of the how these disorders were consistently covered for the following subtopics. 1. DIAGNOSIS AND ASSESSMENT (often 1-2 pages of core information along with noting when a problem is serious enough to need orthopedic referral). These are written in a conversational manner. Along with critical facts, they also give a nice glimpse of the author's humanness in the face of problems and responses with which clients may present. 2. SUMMARY OF THE INJURY -- summarizes what one may see clinically, typical patient compliants, key discriminations from related injuries, and summary of typical medical/physical therapy approaches. 3. TREATMENT TECHIQUES - including estimate of how many treatments and how long might be predicted. This section is very logically ordered into 4 steps which are: .. a. Initial treatments: Tendino-muscular, contralateral, ipsilateral or opposite extremity points, empirical points (which may be extra meridian points, Dr. Tung's or other similar ideas if known), .. b. Merdian and Microsystems: including the shu-stream points, important points of the meridians represented in the injury, He-Sea/Hui-Influential points and extraordinary meridian points if relevant. Microsystem coverage usually includes potentially useful auriculotherapy points. Sometimes wrist-ankle or other systems are also added. .. c. Points to treat associated inernal organ imbalances if relevant for Qi, Blood and Zang-fu. .. d. Suitable local and adjacent points most relevant to the site of injury. These can be particularly useful for focusing tendino-muscular or meridian treatments. 4. COMPLIMENTARY PROCEDURES. Finally a listing of possible supplementary procedures such as temperature manipulation, linaments, heel lifts, self-massage, splints, etc. A good amount of detail is given regarding depth of needling, moxa applications, relevant trigger and motor points (along with the reference information in Travell and Simons). Unfortunately some of these references are to websites that may have unknown durability. There are selected muscle/bone drawings for each injury which include the essential anatomy and points -- well drawn and focused. For future editions I would like to see this handbook incorporate the points as they relate to relevant nerve conduction pathways (such as in Dr. Joseph Wong's Neuroanatomical Acupuncture), as this is a more comprehensively structured and consistently ordered handbook than those in which I've previously seen the neuroanatomical information. While I also like Sports Acupuncture The Meridian Test and Its Applications -- unless one makes sports injuries the focus of their practice, Reaves book seems more immediately accessible and implementable on a busy day.
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I highly recommend this book for the treatment of pain & sports injuries. I've been in practice since 2007 and mostly see patients with pain and muscle dysfunction. I use orthopedic and balance method style acupuncture and was very pleased with Dr. Reaves book in that it organizes treatment protocols in four steps taking into consideration the tendo-muscular channels, mirroring, channel theory as well as local orthopedic needling. Dr. Reaves's Four Steps approach to treatment is not a rigid system but merely a guide. As a practitioner one could use the Four Steps in a progressive manner applying the first steps to acute pain and the last steps for chronic pain. In the introduction, Dr. Reaves explains how and when to use what steps. If you are not getting the results you want with the treatment of pain this is a must have book! The Acupuncture Handbook of Sports Injuries & Pain provides clear, concise and time tested clinical results in an easy to use guide for any practitioner of Chinese medicine.
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This spiral-bound book is a useful addition to my acupuncture library. It provides practical treatment plans for common injuries that can be utilized right off the page. Nice blend of Eastern & Western thought processes. Gets right down to business and is well-organized. My only critique: I would like to see more injuries covered; the list is far from complete. Needs a Volume II.
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