Bruise and Acupoint Therapy for Injury

Author: Li Xin, Li Jimao
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: The authors of this book apply traditional Chinese medicine theory and modern medical science knowledge, combining their extensive clinical experience, to explore, organize, and enhance the understanding of injury mechanisms caused by acupoint stimulation in folk practices, as well as the post-injury treatments. The book consists of ten chapters. The first three chapters introduce common acupoints, the twelve meridians, and the relationships among acupoints, meridians, Qi and blood, and time. Chapters four to nine discuss the etiology, pathogenesis, symptoms, signs, diagnosis, first aid, and treatment of injuries caused by acupoint stimulation. The tenth chapter selects and presents diagrams and effective formulas for acupoint stimulation and treatment from the Ming and Qing dynasties. The book is rich in content, well-documented, and illustrated with images, making it suitable for orthopedic surgeons and massage technicians as a reference in their work, as well as for the general public, especially martial arts enthusiasts.