TCM Tuina Therapy - (2nd Edition)

Author: Cao Renfa
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Publishing Date: 2006-01-01
Features: Tui Na Medicine is one of the teaching reference series for higher medical colleges and universities organized by our press. It is edited by Professor Cao Renfa of Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. The book is divided into four parts. The first part is the General Theory, which outlines the basic theory of Tui Na, commonly used acupoints, specific pediatric acupoints, Tui Na techniques, the mechanism of action of Tui Na, biomechanics and Tui Na, as well as clinical diagnostic methods. The second part is Adult Tui Na, which details nearly 80 conditions related to the musculoskeletal system, internal and gynecological diseases, and miscellaneous diseases of the. The third part is Pediatric Tui Na, primarily introducing the treatment of 18 common pediatric conditions through Tui Na. The fourth part is Qigong, Pastes, and Other Methods, including Yijinjing and Shaolin Qigong, as well as pastes, heat applications, and self-Tui Na. This revised edition is more practical, instructive, and contemporary. It incorporates chapters such as "Biomechanics and Tui Na, Occipital-Cervical Joint Subluxation, Cervical Disc Herniation, Neck Sprains and Strains, Coronary Heart Disease, Palpitations, and Common Cold," based on the technical characteristics of Tui Na in clinical practice and techniques. It also enriches the content on Tui Na professional examinations and strengthens the methods and specific operational requirements for treating various conditions, thereby expanding readers' understanding of Tui Na therapy and improving clinical efficacy. For reference, each chapter includes remarks, literature excerpts, and review questions. The book contains 900,000 words, 195 illustrations, and is rich in both text and visuals, making it easy to understand and apply. It is primarily intended for reference by faculty and students of medical colleges of traditional Chinese medicine, as well as for clinical practitioners, researchers, and postgraduate students pursuing undergraduate or master's degrees in TCM and Tui Na.