The active points test : a clinical test for identifying and selecting effective points for acupuncture and related therapies /

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Hlavní autor: Marcelli, Stefano, 1958- (Autor)
Další autoři: Pellitteri, Kim (Překladatel), Alimi, David (Autor úvodu atd.), Dumitrescu, Ioan Florin, 1937- (Autor úvodu atd.)
Typ dokumentu: Kniha
Jazyk:Angličtina
Vydáno: London : Singing Dragon, 2015
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  • ch. 1
  • The Test
  • 1.1.
  • Definition and particulars
  • 1.2.
  • Indications for and limitations of the Test
  • 1.3.
  • Therapies for which the Test is useful
  • 1.4.
  • An ex adiuvantibus criterion
  • 1.5.
  • Kinesiology and Applied Kinesiology
  • 1.6.
  • Other tests in acupuncture
  • 1.7.
  • The acupuncture energy system
  • 1.8.
  • The difficulties of acupuncture
  • ch. 2
  • Practice
  • 2.1.
  • Initial question
  • 2.2.
  • Final observations
  • 2.3.
  • One nail drives out another
  • 2.4.
  • Materials
  • 2.5.
  • Cleaning and disinfecting the skin
  • 2.6.
  • Test procedure
  • 1.
  • Classification of the symptom
  • 2.
  • Explanations and instructions to patient
  • 3.
  • Looking for the painful points
  • 4.
  • Execution of the Test and results
  • 2.7.
  • The Test's persistent activity effect
  • 2.8.
  • Size and electrical characteristics of the points
  • 2.9.
  • Distance between the points
  • 2.10.
  • Clinical-statistical observation evidence
  • 2.11.
  • Non-responders
  • ch. 3
  • Choosing Points
  • 3.1.
  • Two criteria for choosing
  • 3.2.
  • Quick choice points
  • 1.
  • Local points
  • 2.
  • Paravertebral points
  • 3.
  • Spondyloid points
  • 3.3.
  • Reasoned choice points
  • 3.4.
  • Traditional Chinese acupuncture, tuina and Shiatsu
  • 3.5.
  • A few more words about palpation
  • 3.6.
  • Auricular puncture
  • 3.7.
  • Mesotherapy
  • 3.8.
  • Neural therapy
  • 3.9.
  • Western manual therapies
  • 3.10.
  • Medical history and blind acupuncture
  • 3.11.
  • Duration of the Test (how many points should be found active)
  • 3.12.
  • Acupoint formulas
  • Respiratory system, pharynx and throat
  • Chewing and digestive system
  • Genito-urinary system
  • Cardiocirculatory system
  • Locomotive system
  • Nervous System
  • Cutaneous system
  • Ears and eyes
  • ch. 4
  • Explanation
  • 4.1.
  • Neurophysiological interpretation of the Test
  • 4.2.
  • The Qi interpretation
  • 4.3.
  • Placebo and nocebo effects
  • 4.4.
  • Psychological implications
  • ch. 5
  • Therapy
  • 5.1.
  • Therapy following the Test
  • Acupuncture and the cross-shaped pattern
  • Auricular puncture
  • Mesotherapy
  • Neural therapy
  • Manual techniques
  • 5.2.
  • In summary
  • 5.3.
  • Clinical cases
  • 5.4.
  • Discussion and conclusions
  • ch. 6
  • Perspectives
  • 6.1.
  • Use of the Test in borderline cases
  • 6.2.
  • Self-administration
  • 6.3.
  • Towards a more rational therapy
  • ch. 7
  • Expert Opinions
  • 7.1.
  • In order of arrival
  • The Active Points Test in Auricular Puncture /
  • Marco Romoli
  • Preface to the second edition
  • Outline
  • Examination of the auricle and application of the Test
  • Case study.