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Background Because the value of popular forms

HDO_Admin | September 30th, 2009

Followup was availablefor 95 of patients after 4, 10,and weeks, and none withdrewfor adverse effects. Background Because the value of popular forms of alternativecare for chronic backpain remains uncertain, we compared theeffectiveness of acupuncture, therapeuticmassage, and selfcareeducation for persistent back pain. Cherkin, PhD David Eisenberg, MD Karen J. Sherman, PhD William Barlow, PhD Ted J.

Up to massageoracupuncture visits were permitted over weeks. Methods We randomized patients aged to yearswho had persistent backpain to receive Traditional ChineseMedical acupuncture 94, therapeuticmassage 78,or selfcare educational materials 90. Cherkin, PhD David Eisenberg, MD Karen J. Sherman, PhD William Barlow, PhD Ted J. Vol.

Kaptchuk, OMD Janet Street, RN, MN, PNP Richard Up to massageoracupuncture visits were permitted over weeks. Sherman, PhD William Barlow, PhD Ted J. Cherkin, PhD David Eisenberg, MD Karen J. Vol. Background Because the value of popular forms of alternativecare for chronic backpain remains uncertain, we compared theeffectiveness of acupuncture, therapeuticmassage, and selfcareeducation for persistent back pain. Followup was availablefor 95 of patients after 4, 10,and weeks, and none withdrewfor adverse effects.

Sherman, PhD William Barlow, PhD Ted J. Followup was availablefor 95 of patients after 4, 10,and weeks, and none withdrewfor adverse effects. Deyo, MD, MPHArch Intern Med.200116110811088. Up to massageoracupuncture visits were permitted over weeks. Methods We randomized patients aged to yearswho had persistent backpain to receive Traditional ChineseMedical acupuncture 94, therapeuticmassage 78,or selfcare educational materials 90. Kaptchuk, OMD Janet Street, RN, MN, PNP Richard Symptoms 010scaleand dysfunction 023 scale were assessed by telephoneinterviewers maskedto treatment group. No. Vol.

Vol. Sherman, PhD William Barlow, PhD Ted J. Symptoms 010scaleand dysfunction 023 scale were assessed by telephoneinterviewers maskedto treatment group. Up to massageoracupuncture visits were permitted over weeks. Methods We randomized patients aged to yearswho had persistent backpain to receive Traditional ChineseMedical acupuncture 94, therapeuticmassage 78,or selfcare educational materials 90. No. Kaptchuk, OMD Janet Street, RN, MN, PNP Richard Cherkin, PhD David Eisenberg, MD Karen J. Followup was availablefor 95 of patients after 4, 10,and weeks, and none withdrewfor adverse effects. Results Treatment groups were compared after adjustmentfor prerandomizationcovariates using an intenttotreat analysis.

Kaptchuk, OMD Janet Street, RN, MN, PNP Richard Up to massageoracupuncture visits were permitted over weeks. Background Because the value of popular forms of alternativecare for chronic backpain remains uncertain, we compared theeffectiveness of acupuncture, therapeuticmassage, and selfcareeducation for persistent back pain. Sherman, PhD William Barlow, PhD Ted J.
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There is also considerable body

HDO_Admin | September 11th, 2009

Over the years, the National Institutes of Health NIH httpwww. nih. gov has funded variety of research projects on acupuncture, including studies on the mechanisms by which acupuncture produce its effects, as well as clinical trials and other studies. Such applications include prevention and treatment of nausea and vomiting treatment of pain and addictions to alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs treatment of pulmonary problems such as asthma and bronchitis and rehabilitation from neurological damage such as that caused by stroke..

Over the years, the National Institutes of Health NIH httpwww. nih. gov has funded variety of research projects on acupuncture, including studies on the mechanisms by which acupuncture produce its effects, as well as clinical trials and other studies. There is also considerable body of international literature on the risks and benefits of acupuncture, and the World Health Organization lists variety of medical conditions that benefit from the use of acupuncture or moxibustion.
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In addition to patients being treated

HDO_Admin | August 2nd, 2009

Medical acupuncture utilizes modern research and contemporary methods of care. In addition to patients being treated in private practice by sole practitioner an integrated health care team of counselors, physicians, nurses, psychologists and acupuncturists work together to the benefit of clients, patients and society. Additionally, the MMAA promotes public health acupuncture through its Public Safety Proficiency Certification and Acupuncture Clean Needle Technique RequirementsMedicine of the past to medicine of the future, over years of effective health care…Understanding Medical Acupuncture Acupuncture has been utilized and recognized as an effective method of healing for thousands of years.

This standard requires that the medical acupuncture professional is often trained medical health care worker such as physical therapist, nurse, medical massage therapist, medical manual therapist, or medical or chiropractic physician.

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The Michigan Medical Acupuncture Association promotes and supports the safe and evidence based practice of acupuncture. The MMAA is engaged in regulatory legislation which meets or exceeds all national standards, and strives to expand access through awareness and understanding of the preventive and longterm health benefits of acupuncture. The MMAA has as its primary mission to facilitate and promote rigorous scientific investigation to evaluate the effectiveness, safety and mechanisms of action of acupuncture practices. Medical acupuncture utilizes modern research and contemporary methods of care.

In addition to patients being treated in private practice by sole practitioner an integrated health care team of counselors, physicians, nurses, psychologists and acupuncturists work together to the benefit of clients, patients and society. Additionally, the MMAA promotes public health acupuncture through its Public Safety Proficiency Certification and Acupuncture Clean Needle Technique RequirementsMedicine of the past to medicine of the future, over years of effective health care…Understanding Medical Acupuncture Acupuncture has been utilized and recognized as an effective method of healing for thousands of years.

The medical acupuncture professional works with and under the direction of licensed physician. Of particular note is the CAM Research and Information Resources listings that are of value for professionals and consumers alike. Especially strong is the collection of links for acupuncture medicine and those for public health acupuncture. Public health acupuncture focuses on HIV and substance abuse clinics where those without insurance and limited resources still benefit from acupuncture medicine. Public health acupuncture is realized through an integrated treatment approach. Nothing that is without significant value ever lasts that long!
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