CLINICAL ACUPUNCTURE (C Acu-4 WEEKS PART TIME)

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