The Acupuncture Handbook of Sports Injuries & Pain Spiral-bound – August 25, 2009

Yes I found the book very interesting

As an acupuncturist with a large number of patients with pain in their muscles after sport activities or repetitive movements in the workplace this book is what I have been looking for and will be a great "companion" and good support for me in my practice in the years to come. I especially like the way the content is structured (both western and Chinese medicine). The book has a handy size and design. It is easy to find whatever muscle or subjects you are looking for. The language is clear and easy to follow, which is important for a foreigner. I recommend this book to all acupuncturist.Ingeborg C. Ness, BAc, Oslo, Norway.

This is the best to the point book i have seen for a while. It would be great for a student/new acupuncturist or someone who is not well versed in applying different systems of acupuncture to orthopedics. I decided to get this book based on reviews, but should have just read the description and then made my decision. It was sent fast and in good condition.

I am finding this book serves its nitch very well -- addressing the 25 most common sports injuries. There are obviously missing topics - particularly those related to trauma which can be more random in location than acute or chronic overuse. However, this one is going to be a major resource for me. Now it is likely consulted ahead of others I've currently been using.I found the sections on hamstring/posterior thigh pain, plantar fascitis, frozen shoulder, and carpal tunnel syndrome to be very well done. Each was helpful and pretty representative of the how these disorders were consistently covered for the following subtopics.1. DIAGNOSIS AND ASSESSMENT (often 1-2 pages of core information along with noting when a problem is serious enough to need orthopedic referral). These are written in a conversational manner. Along with critical facts, they also give a nice glimpse of the author's humanness in the face of problems and responses with which clients may present.2. SUMMARY OF THE INJURY -- summarizes what one may see clinically, typical patient compliants, key discriminations from related injuries, and summary of typical medical/physical therapy approaches.3. TREATMENT TECHIQUES - including estimate of how many treatments and how long might be predicted. This section is very logically ordered into 4 steps which are:.. a. Initial treatments: Tendino-muscular, contralateral, ipsilateral or opposite extremity points, empirical points (which may be extra meridian points, Dr. Tung's or other similar ideas if known),.. b. Merdian and Microsystems: including the shu-stream points, important points of the meridians represented in the injury, He-Sea/Hui-Influential points and extraordinary meridian points if relevant. Microsystem coverage usually includes potentially useful auriculotherapy points. Sometimes wrist-ankle or other systems are also added... c. Points to treat associated inernal organ imbalances if relevant for Qi, Blood and Zang-fu... d. Suitable local and adjacent points most relevant to the site of injury. These can be particularly useful for focusing tendino-muscular or meridian treatments.4. COMPLIMENTARY PROCEDURES. Finally a listing of possible supplementary procedures such as temperature manipulation, linaments, heel lifts, self-massage, splints, etc.A good amount of detail is given regarding depth of needling, moxa applications, relevant trigger and motor points (along with the reference information in Travell and Simons). Unfortunately some of these references are to websites that may have unknown durability. There are selected muscle/bone drawings for each injury which include the essential anatomy and points -- well drawn and focused.For future editions I would like to see this handbook incorporate the points as they relate to relevant nerve conduction pathways (such as in Dr. Joseph Wong's Neuroanatomical Acupuncture), as this is a more comprehensively structured and consistently ordered handbook than those in which I've previously seen the neuroanatomical information.While I also like Sports Acupuncture The Meridian Test and Its Applications -- unless one makes sports injuries the focus of their practice, Reaves book seems more immediately accessible and implementable on a busy day.

This spiral-bound book is a useful addition to my acupuncture library. It provides practical treatment plans for common injuries that can be utilized right off the page. Nice blend of Eastern & Western thought processes. Gets right down to business and is well-organized. My only critique: I would like to see more injuries covered; the list is far from complete. Needs a Volume II.

This is the best compilation of treatment strategies for Ortho/Sports Acupuncture. It combines trigger points, motor points, and Dr. Tan's method for the most common injuries all in one volume. My only wish would be a more complete list of injuries. Maybe in a volume II. The most helpful Sports Acupuncture book that I have seen.

A very useful handbook with integrates Chinese and Western medicine. Clear instructions and easy to read.It will provide you new insights and reminds you of what you maybe already knew and freshens your memory. In my opinion a must have for any Acupuncturist.

This is a really cool book. I've used many of the strategies in my own practice and found them very useful. I'm glad it isn't written in super-complicated medical jargon. It was easy to read and follow and explained the theory behind each strategy. Very useful.