{"product_id":"essentials-western-vet-acupuncture-paperback","title":"Essentials Western Vet Acupuncture - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSamantha Lindley\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMike Cummings\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe field of pain research is rapidly expanding in both human and veterinary medicine, and has helped increase our understanding of acupuncture. However, many are still highly sceptical about the use of acupuncture and prefer for it to remain far from orthodox veterinary practice.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e This book seeks to challenge common misgivings by showing how veterinary acupuncture works (for small and large animals), and why it should be established as an orthodox form of treatment.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Written from a Western approach, rather than a traditional Chinese Medicine approach, it explains the background and history of acupuncture and includes key information on safety aspects, understanding pain and how acupuncture can help, practical aspects such as types of needles and methods of restraint, and related techniques.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Not intended as a techniques manual, this book is a preparatory text for those considering taking an acupuncture course and those wishing to gain a solid understanding of the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe field of pain research is rapidly expanding in both human and veterinary medicine, and has helped increase our understanding of acupuncture. However, many are still highly sceptical about the use of acupuncture and prefer for it to remain far from orthodox veterinary practice. \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book seeks to challenge common misgivings by showing how veterinary acupuncture works (for small and large animals), and why it should be established as an orthodox form of treatment.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten from a Western approach, rather than a traditional Chinese Medicine approach, it explains the background and history of acupuncture and includes key information on safety aspects, understanding pain and how acupuncture can help, practical aspects such as types of needles and methods of restraint, and related techniques.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNot intended as a techniques manual, this book is a preparatory text for those considering taking an acupuncture course and those wishing to gain a solid understanding of the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSamantha Lindley\u003c\/b\u003e works in acupuncture referrals and behavioural consultancy. She also teaches animal behaviour therapy at Glasgow University Veterinary School and has other teaching responsibilities at the vet school in Edinburgh. \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMike Cummings\u003c\/b\u003e is currently employed by the British Medical Acupuncture Society, as Director of Education and Medical Director of their London Teaching Clinic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 208\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.45 x 9.56 x 6.84 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 16, 2006\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42119553450119,"sku":"9781405129909","price":175.61,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/8a2237baf89e28f14078f0684fd5e6c4.webp?v=1732541614","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/essentials-western-vet-acupuncture-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}