Essentials of Western Veterinary Acupuncture

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Written by two internationally recognized experts in Western veterinary acupuncture, the book serves as an ideal starting point for clinicians considering the use of acupuncture as part of multimodal pain management and rehabilitation. It explains both the scientific foundations and the practical aspects of treatment, while encouraging critical thinking and evidence-based clinical practice.

The book covers topics including:

• Principles of Western veterinary acupuncture
• History and development of veterinary acupuncture
• Scientific evidence supporting acupuncture
• Neurophysiology and mechanisms of action
• Pain physiology and pain modulation
• Acupuncture points and neuroanatomy
• Patient assessment and case selection
• Needles and acupuncture equipment
• Safe needle placement and treatment techniques
• Electroacupuncture
• Myofascial pain and trigger point therapy
• Musculoskeletal disorders
• Neurological disorders
• Pain management and rehabilitation
• Contraindications and safety considerations
• Practical clinical applications
• Integrating acupuncture into conventional veterinary medicine

Rather than acting as a procedural manual, the book provides the scientific background necessary to understand acupuncture and prepares readers for further practical training. It offers a balanced, evidence-based perspective that helps clinicians confidently evaluate and incorporate acupuncture into modern veterinary care.

Who is this book for?

• Veterinarians
• Veterinary students
• Veterinary physiotherapists
• Rehabilitation specialists
• Sports medicine veterinarians
• Veterinary nurses and technicians interested in rehabilitation
• Clinicians seeking an evidence-based introduction to veterinary acupuncture