Acupuncture is a form of healing method in which thin needles are inserted into the body. It is a key component of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM).
DURATION
4 Weeks (Part Time)
CLASS TIMINGS
Part time 4.30pm-6.30pm
Course Contents:
Theory Session Contains:
INTODUCTION
THEORIES OF ACUPUCTURE
- Traditional theories
- The concept of Qi
- The principles of yin and yang
- Yin and Yang signs and symptoms
- Yin and Yang diseases
- The traditional law of energyflow
- The concept of five elements
- Properties of five elements
- Objective properties of five elements
- Subtle properties of five elements
- Modern theories of acupuncture
- The neurophysiological concepts
- Functions of gate
- Chemical mediators of acupuncture
- Effect of acupuncture
- Subjective effects
- Objective effects
STIMULATION IN ACUPUNCTURE
- Ancient methods of stimulation
- Acupuncture needles
- Sterilization
- Types of stimulation
- Electroacupuncture
- Equipments used
METHODS OF DIAGNOSIS
- Modern diagnostic methods
- Clinical examinations
- Functions of gate
- Investigations
ELECTRICAL STIMULATING APPARATUS
- Introduction
SURFACE ANATOMY
- Body units
- Anatomy of upper and lower limb
- Vertebral column
- Abdominal wall
- Thorax
COMPLICATIONS AND CONTRADICTIONS
DESCRIPTION OF MERIDIANS
Practical Session Contains:
ACUPRESSURE/REFLOXOLOGY
AURICULOTHERAPY
SCALP ACUPUCTURE
HIJJAMA/CUPPING THERAPY
DISEASE AND MANAGEMENT
PSYCHIATRIC DISEASES
- Anxiety
- Insomnia
- Addictions
- Schizophrenia
MUSCULOSKELETAL DISEASE
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Tennis elbow
- Frozen shoulder
- Bach ache
- Sciatica
GASTROINTESTINAL DISEASE
- Indigestion
- Peptic ulcer
- Constipation
- Piles
- Cirrhosis of liver
RESPIRATORY DISEASES
- Sinusitis
- Asthma
- Bronchitis
CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE
- Cardiac neurosis
- Palpitation
- Hypertension
EUROLOGICAL DISEASES
- Incontinence of urine
- Retention of urine
- Anuria
- Oedema
OBSTETRIC AND GYNECOLOGICAL DISEASE
- Morning sickness
- Infertility
- Amenorrhea
- Menstrual irregularities
- Dysmenorrhea
- Leucorrhoea
METABOLIC DISEASES
- Obesity
- Diabetes mellitus
ACUPUNCTURE ANESTHESIA
