acupuncture: ancient art to modern equine medicine
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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. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Acupuncture: Ancient Art to Modern Equine Medicine
Jessica JordanAnimal ScienceOctober 2000
Objectives• History• Understanding Chinese Medicine• Materials and Methods• Types of Acupoints• Main uses of Acupuncture• Effective Combinations• Success Rates• Conclusion
History
• Earliest evidence• Chinese development
Understanding Chinese Medicine
• What is Chi?• Yin and Yang• Meridians
– 12 paired– 2 unpaired
Yin and Yang
Negative ChargeSolid Organs
LungSpleenHeart
KidneyHeart Constrictor
Liver
Positive ChargesHollow OrgansLarge Intestine
StomachSmall Intestine
BladderTriple Heater (body pump)
Gall BladderGoverning Vessel
Conception Vessel
Kidney and Bladder Meridians
How Does Acupuncture Work?
• Stimulates nerves• Increases blood circulation• Relieves muscle spasms• Releases hormones
– Endorphins– Cortisol
The Acupuncture Process
Altman, 1994
Methods and Materials
• Simple needling• Bleeding• Heat• Injection• Implantation
The Needles
10 cm
Bleeding needles Fire needles
Fine bleeding needle
Standard needles
Snader, 1994
Methods and Materials
• Simple needling• Bleeding• Heat• Injection• Implantation• Electro-stimulation
Electro-Stimulation
DeRock, 1999
Methods and Materials
• Simple needling• Bleeding• Heat• Injection• Implantation• Electro-stimulation• Laser
Laser Acupuncture
BioScanLight, 1999
Methods and Materials
• Simple needling• Bleeding• Heat• Injection• Implantation• Electro-stimulation• Laser• Acupressure
Acupressure
Magner-Skeries, 2000
Types of Acupoints
• Permanent• Interim• Locating
– Topographical-anatomical descriptions– Palpation and examination– Electrical skin resistance
Main Uses of Acupuncture
• Treatment of injuries• Treatment of physical and behavioral
problems• Training methods• Relaxation of stressed animals
The Simplest Form
Jordan, 2000
Stableizer
www.thestableizer.com, 2000
Injuries and Problems Treated
• Chronic lameness• Chronic back pain• Intestinal impaction• Infertility• Tetanus
Effective Combinations
• Aromatherapy• Chiropractic• Herbal Medicine• Homeopathy• Nutritional Supplements• Acupressure
Success Rates
• Musculoskeleton– Soreback 75 - 85%– Saddle sore 80 - 100%– Laminitis 80 - 90%– Navicular up to 80%– Foot Abscess up to 80%
Success Rates
• Gastrointestinal– Colic 80 - 100%– Cribbing 29%– Gastric Ulcer 100%
Success Rates
• Respiratory– Heaves 50 - 85%– Bleeders 75 - 90%– Rhinitis up to 90%
Success Rates
• Reproductive– Anoestrous 50-100%– Cystic Ovaries 75-90%– Repeat Breeders 70-95%– Stallion problems good
Conclusion
• Safe• Side effects• Treatment time• Costs• Certification• Other Species