A proposed clinical reasoning model for western acupuncture.
From: New Zealand Journal of Physiotherapy
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Date: 7/1/2003
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Author: Bradnam, Lynley
ABSTRACT
The western approach to acupuncture as practised by many physiotherapists has been criticised because of the lack of clinical reasoning underpinning treatment choices. In accordance with recent advances in the understanding of neurophysiology and pain mechanisms western acupuncture can now be implemented with more reference to the basic sciences. A clinical reasoning model based on physiological mechanisms is proposed to aid physiotherapists in making treatment ...
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