Foundations for Integrative Musculoskeletal Medicine An East-West Approach

by Marcus, Alon; Kuchera, Michael

• ISBN13: 9781556435409
• ISBN10: 1556435401
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2005-01-20
• Publisher: North Atlantic Books
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Summary

This book, an authoritative text on musculoskeletal and physical medicine that integrates Eastern and Western approaches, covers every aspect of musculoskeletal medicine, starting with an in depth introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) principles as they relate to the subject. Author Alon Marcus surveys the science of pain from both modern biomedical and TCM perspectives, examines the foundations of integrative musculoskeletal medicine, explores biomedical and osteopathic clinical assessment, and outlines treatment options such as acupuncture, blood-letting, and meridian therapy. Other chapters analyze herbal medicine, integrative electrotherapeutics, manual therapy, and much more.

Author Biography

Alon Marcus received his licensed acupuncturist degree from the American College of Traditional Chinse Medicine in San Francisco, California in 1984, and his Doctor of Oriental Medicine degree from SAMRA University of Oriental Medicine in Los Angeles, California in 1986. He also trained in Japan and China, where he completed his internship at the Traditional Chinese Medicine Municipal Hospital in Guangzhou. He has published numerous articles in both Eastern and Western medical journals, as well as the book Acute Abdominal Syndromes and Musculoskeletal Disorders. He has lectured internationally and taught courses in complementary orthopedics for several years. Dr. Marcus is currently in private practice in Oakland, California.

Table of Contents

Foreword	xiii
Preface	xv
Background and Acknowledgments	xvii
Foundations for Integrative Oriental Medicine	1	(122)
Essentials of Oriental Medicine	1	(7)
Basic Principles of Chinese Medicine: The Body Milieu	8	(1)
Qi	9	(5)
Blood (Xue)	14	(3)
Essence (Jing)	17	(1)
Fluids (Jin and Ye)	18	(1)
Yin and Yang	19	(3)
Disease Etiologies	22	(21)
Eight Principles (Ba Gang)	43	(5)
Five Phases (Wu Xing)	48	(3)
The Channels (Meridians/Vessels) (Jing-Luo)	51	(30)
Organs	81	(17)
Diagnosis	98	(19)
Typical TCM Intake Form	117	(6)
Foundations for Integrative Pain and Physical Medicine	123	(42)
Neural Mechanisms of Pain	125	(11)
Pain Mechanisms	136	(7)
Aspects of Pain	143	(7)
Pain Perception and Localization	150	(5)
Assessing Pain	155	(4)
Pain in TCM	159	(2)
TCM Treatments of Pain	161	(4)
Foundations for TCM and Biomedical Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathology	165	(40)
TCM Classification of Soft Tissues	165	(2)
TCM Pathology and Etiology	167	(2)
Important Tissues: Biomedical Perspective	169	(1)
Joints	169	(3)
Muscles	172	(7)
Tendons	179	(1)
Fascia	180	(1)
Ligaments	180	(1)
Bone and Periosteum	180	(1)
The Spine	181	(15)
Normal Gait	196	(4)
A Systems Science Model For Biomechanical Construction	200	(5)
Foundations for Integrative Orthopaedic and Physical Medicine Assessments	205	(56)
Reliability and Validity	205	(2)
The Diagnostic Process	207	(4)
Physical Examination	211	(11)
General Orthopedic Testing: Joints	222	(10)
Neurological Testing	232	(6)
Screening Examination	238	(5)
Laboratory and Technical Testing	243	(3)
Additional Tests	246	(1)
Imaging and Radiology	247	(5)
Imaging the Spine	252	(5)
Wrist Imaging	257	(1)
Ankle Imaging	257	(1)
Knee Imaging	258	(1)
Shoulder and Elbow Imaging	259	(2)
Treatment Principles for Integrative Musculoskeletal Medicine: Acupuncture and Dry Needling	261	(72)
Acupuncture and Dry Needling	264	(3)
Acupuncture Mechanisms	267	(9)
Acupuncture Therapeutic Systems and Techniques	276	(23)
Main Channels	299	(1)
Connecting Channels/Network Vessels	299	(1)
Divergent Channels	300	(1)
The Sinew Channels	300	(3)
Extra Channels	303	(1)
Point Gateways and General Treatment Methods	304	(29)
Additional Acupuncture Systems and Related Techniques	333	(42)
Abdominal Assessment	333	(6)
Meridian Therapy (Keiraku Chiryo)	339	(4)
Auricular Therapy	343	(3)
Metacarpal Bone Systems	346	(1)
Wrist and Ankle Acupuncture	347	(3)
Korean Hand Acupuncture	350	(1)
Tong/Lee-style Acupuncture	350	(18)
Other OM and Related Western Therapies	368	(7)
Foundations for Integrative Herbal Medicine	375	(48)
Chinese Herbal Therapy	375	(1)
Treatment of Blood Circulation	375	(6)
Commonly-Used Herbs In Painful Obstruction Syndromes	381	(42)
Foundations for Integrative Electrotherapeutics	423	(30)
Bioenergetic Field Therapy	423	(7)
Introduction to Electromagnetic and Electrical Stimulation Therapy	430	(8)
Electroacupuncture	438	(5)
Static Magnetic Therapy	443	(4)
Laser and Photonic Therapy	447	(6)
Integrative Manual Therapies, Rehabilitation, and Orthosis Therapy	453	(84)
Massage/Manipulation	453	(7)
Western Manual Therapies	460	(1)
Osteopathic Medicine	460	(10)
Functionally Oriented Screen Tests	470	(14)
Osteopathic Treatment Methods	484	(15)
Manipulation with Impulse and Other Western Techniques	499	(5)
Additional Commonly Used Techniques	504	(9)
Rehabilitation and Exercise	513	(13)
The McKenzie System	526	(3)
Orthotics and Restraints	529	(8)
The Management of Sprains, Strains, and Trauma	537	(14)
Ligamentous Sprain	537	(1)
Muscle Strain	538	(1)
Treatment of Acute Sprain/Strain	539	(12)
Musculoskeletal Disorders: Integrative Practice	551	(134)
Inflammation	551	(5)
Three Phases of Degeneration	556	(4)
Joint Disorders	560	(19)
Ligamentous Disorders	579	(5)
Myofascial Disorders	584	(13)
Fibromyalgia and Myofascial Pain Syndrome	597	(35)
Nerve Disorders	632	(6)
Disc Disorders	638	(8)
Facet Disorders	646	(1)
Spondylolysis-Spondylolisthesis	647	(1)
Stenosis	648	(1)
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome	649	(1)
Whiplash	650	(5)
Mushroom Phenomenon	655	(1)
Iliocostal Friction Syndrome	655	(1)
Kissing Spine (Basstrap's Disease)	655	(1)
Periosteal Lesions	656	(1)
Scar Tissue and Interference Fields	656	(1)
Bursitis	657	(2)
Painful Obstruction (Bi) Syndromes	659	(10)
Perpetuating Factors	669	(12)
Medical Conditions	681	(4)
References	685	(30)
Works Cited	685	(25)
Works Consulted	710	(5)
Index	715	(36)
A Note About the Author	751