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Acupuncture: Ancient Art to Modern Equine Medicine

Acupuncture: Ancient Art to Modern Equine Medicine. Jessica Jordan Animal Science October 2000. Objectives. History Understanding Chinese Medicine Materials and Methods Types of Acupoints Main uses of Acupuncture Effective Combinations Success Rates Conclusion. History.

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Acupuncture: Ancient Art to Modern Equine Medicine

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  1. Acupuncture: Ancient Art to Modern Equine Medicine Jessica Jordan Animal Science October 2000

  2. Objectives • History • Understanding Chinese Medicine • Materials and Methods • Types of Acupoints • Main uses of Acupuncture • Effective Combinations • Success Rates • Conclusion

  3. History • Earliest evidence • Chinese development

  4. Understanding Chinese Medicine • What is Chi? • Yin and Yang • Meridians • 12 paired • 2 unpaired

  5. Yin and Yang Negative Charge Solid Organs Lung Spleen Heart Kidney Heart Constrictor Liver Positive Charges Hollow Organs Large Intestine Stomach Small Intestine Bladder Triple Heater (body pump) Gall Bladder Governing Vessel Conception Vessel

  6. Kidney and Bladder Meridians

  7. How Does Acupuncture Work? • Stimulates nerves • Increases blood circulation • Relieves muscle spasms • Releases hormones • Endorphins • Cortisol

  8. The Acupuncture Process Altman, 1994

  9. Methods and Materials • Simple needling • Bleeding • Heat • Injection • Implantation

  10. The Needles Fire needles Bleeding needles 10 cm Fine bleeding needle Standard needles Snader, 1994

  11. Methods and Materials • Simple needling • Bleeding • Heat • Injection • Implantation • Electro-stimulation

  12. Electro-Stimulation DeRock, 1999

  13. Methods and Materials • Simple needling • Bleeding • Heat • Injection • Implantation • Electro-stimulation • Laser

  14. Laser Acupuncture BioScanLight, 1999

  15. Methods and Materials • Simple needling • Bleeding • Heat • Injection • Implantation • Electro-stimulation • Laser • Acupressure

  16. Acupressure Magner-Skeries, 2000

  17. Types of Acupoints • Permanent • Interim • Locating • Topographical-anatomical descriptions • Palpation and examination • Electrical skin resistance

  18. Main Uses of Acupuncture • Treatment of injuries • Treatment of physical and behavioral problems • Training methods • Relaxation of stressed animals

  19. The Simplest Form Jordan, 2000

  20. Stableizer www.thestableizer.com, 2000

  21. Injuries and Problems Treated • Chronic lameness • Chronic back pain • Intestinal impaction • Infertility • Tetanus

  22. Effective Combinations • Aromatherapy • Chiropractic • Herbal Medicine • Homeopathy • Nutritional Supplements • Acupressure

  23. Success Rates • Musculoskeleton • Soreback 75 - 85% • Saddle sore 80 - 100% • Laminitis 80 - 90% • Navicular up to 80% • Foot Abscess up to 80%

  24. Success Rates • Gastrointestinal • Colic 80 - 100% • Cribbing 29% • Gastric Ulcer 100%

  25. Success Rates • Respiratory • Heaves 50 - 85% • Bleeders 75 - 90% • Rhinitis up to 90%

  26. Success Rates • Reproductive • Anoestrous 50-100% • Cystic Ovaries 75-90% • Repeat Breeders 70-95% • Stallion problems good

  27. Conclusion • Safe • Side effects • Treatment time • Costs • Certification • Other Species

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