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This comprehensive volume provides through theoretical and practical information on how to apply low level laser therapy in the treatment of chronic musculoskeletal and myofascial pain and dysfunction, vascular disturbances, wound and ulcer treatment, etc. Special attention has been given to LLLT in acupuncture. An exhaustive review of the research literature has been provided.

Professor Pontinen has given pertinent details for successful LLLT including specific protocols in many clinical situations.

(For this item please quote stock ID 11842) ISBN: 9789519663203

This useful handbook contains more than 200 short sets of directions for the most frequent indications in the fields of traumatology, orthopedics, neurology, internal medicine, ENT and dermatology.

More than 40 detailed treatment instructions for important indications

Complementary programmes for acupuncture, ear acupuncture and treatment with trigger and tender points.

(For this item please quote stock ID 32332)

Laser phototherapy is an effective tool for the treatment of musculoskeletal injuries, pain, arthritis and many other conditions, utilising monochromatic or quasi-monochromatic light in the red-to-near infrared region, not only from lasers but also from light emitting diodes.

The main goal of this book is to review and summarize the mechanisms behind phototherapy with lasers and other light sources, and also to update the current scientific status of the cellular and biomedical studies upon which this treatment modality is based.

The current understanding of the cellular mechanisms (photoacceptors, short-term and long-term biochemical reactions, cell metabolism rearrangements) of laser phototherapy is discussed.

One of the most important biological mechanisms based on activation/upgrading of the terminal enzyme of the mitochondrial respiratory chain, cytochrome c oxidase, is shown to be a universal mechanism controlling many aspects of the metabolism in different types of irradiated cells.

This comprehensive review of the author's research and the world literature is an essential tool for researchers, medical professionals and graduate students requiring a qualified source of reference in the developing field of nonionizing radiation - interactions

About the Author Prof. Tiina Karu is the Head of the Laboratory of Laser Biology and Medicine at the Institute of Laser and Information Technologies (formerly - Laser Technology Research Centre) of the Russian Academy of Sciences. She is the author of more than 300 publications as well as two books (" Photobiology of Low Power Laser Therapy" Harwood Acad. Publ., 1989 and :The Science of Low-Power Laser Therapy: Gordon and Breach, 1998). Her extensive experience and research in the field have led her to become internationally acknowledged as the leading researcher into the cellular effects of laser irradiation.

(For this item please quote stock ID 32769)

Simply A Safer Way is a fully illustrated guide to the effective use of electro-acupuncture for a wide range of conditions, including arthritis, back problems, headaches and sporting injuries. The techniques discussed are designed for both professional and home use - without the need for extensive training. The methods are simple and safe, providing effective relief from many common ailments, with no side effects! (For this item please quote stock ID 8814) ISBN: 9780954905347

Consists of two sections: Interpretation of the Acupuncture Rules, and The Energy Exchanges, & Choice of Examination Place in Electro-acupuncture According to Voll (EAV) by Reinhold Voll (For this item please quote stock ID 19548) ISBN: 9783881360739

In this new book the authors evaluate the literature and clinic of four physiotherapeutic techniques: electrical currents, ultrasound, laser therapy and electromagnetic therapy. The authors have collected scientific evidence from about 150 controlled laboratory trials and more than 300 randomised controlled clinical trials of electrotherapy. This book is a concise and easy-to-read account of these four electrotherapeutic modalities and is a valuable addition to the library of anybody involved in any of these therapies. The main author, Jan Bjordal, is a specialist in rehabilitation (orthopaedics and rheumatology) and Master of Health Services from University of Bergen, Norway. Bjordal has enhanced the evaluation of laser therapy by applying more precise control of parameters such as dosage and treatment technique. (For this item please quote stock ID 20311) ISBN: 9788276343205

'This book is a treasure. After reading and studying it, you will never feel complete merely adjusting the intensity of an electronic device as different patients come for treatment. You also may come to the conclusion that microcurrent and interferential are the two best forms of electroacupuncture, but even if you don't, you will know a heck of a lot about how microcurrent and electroacupuncture work. One thing you can safely predicate: After reading the book, you won't be limited to just making an adjustment to the intensity knob. This book rates a 10 and automatically becomes the standard for all future books on this subject' - Dr. Steven Lavitan. Microcurrent elecro-acupuncture is a safe and highly effective evaluation and treatment system with far-reaching applications, including pain management, rehabilitation, tissue healing acceleration and meridian balancing. This book is the definitive guide to this new and outstanding modality. It is organised into easy-to-reference sections covering all aspects of theory, technique and treatment plans. Abundant photographs illustrate all techniques and listed acu-points. Once you start using microcurrents in your practice, you will refer to this text again and again. Note: the correct ISBN shown inside this book is 0972443509, but the external code/barcode shows 0970682909. (For this item please quote stock ID 22830) ISBN: 9780970682901

Electroacupuncture presents the theoretical foundation and scientific and clinical evidence for electroacupuncture, as well as giving guidance on its effective practice. Illustrated with informative case histories, this major new book introduces all the information a beginning practitioner needs to know and explores avenues for advanced work. The accompanying CD-ROM is an ideal research tool that provides searchable chapters from the book and an extensive database of more than 8,000 clinical trials, accessible via the CD-ROM or through a companion website. This book provides: >The first comprehensive overview of modern acupuncture methods for over twenty years >A clear guide to an increasingly popular form of acupuncture >The basis for immediate application in clinical situations, with many case studies to illustrate the variety of possible approaches >A bridge between traditional & scientific approaches to acupuncture, using language that sifts highly technical material into manageable information. Electroacupuncture further includes an interactive CD-ROM containing over 15,000 references and a fully searchable database of more than 8,000 clinical studies. These contain material from thousands of studies translated from Chinese, Russian, Ukrainian & other European languages and never before available in English. The book also has a comprehensive glossary of important concepts. Contents: Part 1: Initial Orientation >Introduction >Electroacupuncture East & West: the historical context Part 2: Electromagnetism & vibration: concepts & terminology >Electroacupuncture in context: the effects of electrotherapy >Neurophysiology, acupoints & meridians: Western & Eastern perspectives >How electroacupuncture works >Observations from experimental & animal studies >Gathering the threads - from observations to mechanisms & models >Does electroacupuncture work? Evaluating the controlled clinical trials >Acupuncture in clinical practice: an overview >Psychological & nervous conditions >Stroke & cerebrovascular disease >Peripheral motor disorders >The immune system & the endocrine system >Disorders of the skin & hair, eye & ear, nose, throat & mouth >Obstetrics, gynaecology & the breast >The cardiovascular system >The respiratory system >The gastrointestinal system, liver, gallbladder & pancreas >The genitourinary tract >Pain & its treatment >Neurogenic pain -Head & facial pain -Neck pain >Musculoskeletal conditions: an integrated approach >Acupuncture anaesthesia >Postoperative pain >Addiction >Appetite regulation & weight control Part 3: Technology & Practice >The technology of acupuncture >Tools of the Trade >Practicalities >The basic do's & don'ts >An integrated approach >Conclusion & the view ahead Appendix 1: Resources information, organisations & suppliers Appendix 2: Technology in practice assessment, legislation & insurance. (For this item please quote stock ID 25489) ISBN: 9780443063695

A book on laser therapy for student and qualified physiotherapists (and other clinical groups) which will also be of enormous interest and value to laser manufacturers and distributors. It provides a biophysical background to the use of laser devices in therapeutic applications. Critical reviews of current research findings (basic and clinical) are presented. It also presents the principles of safe and good practice with laser devices. The book is an invaluable reference source and guide to treatments which is both concise in format and comprehensive in scope. The author is a pioneer in the field and has lectured on the topic internationally. Features: >Provides a biophysical background to use of laser devices in therapeutic applications >Critically reviews current research >Presents principles of safe & good practice >Combines theory, research/reviews, as well as treatment guidelines in one source biophysical principles, calculation of dosages & optimum selection of irradiation parameters dealt with in detail (For this item please quote stock ID 4326) ISBN: 9780443043932

Loaded with new information about the clinical and scientific aspects of laser therapy, including 1400 references. Medicine of today is dominated by expensive pharmaceuticals and advanced technologies. Although generally very sophisticated and helpful they cause a great number of predictable and unpredictable side effects. Laser therapy offers a safe therapeutic medical modality that is free from side effects. The unique quality of laser therapy is its universal usefulness. Even if more precise conditions such as pain, oedema, zoster, paraesthesia and herpes can be treated, laser therapy also has a general beneficial influence on the immune system, thus enabling healing processes to start. After more than 30 years of use, no harmful side effects have been reported. Laser therapy has a so far untapped potential in health care. The purpose of this book is to describe the physical and clinical aspects of laser therapy and to analyse the rich scientific literature in this field. The book will serve as a useful guide and reference work for research scientists, doctors, dentists, veterinary surgeons, nurses, physiotherapists and other workers within the medical field. Every indication discussed is supported by scientific references and all in all more than 1400 such references are listed. Laser therapy has for some persons an aura of magic through its ability to heal longstanding medical problems. To other persons it has an aura of 'alternative' medicine through the allegedly poor scientific foundation. Both categories will find that they are wrong. Laser therapy is not magic, and the rich scientific documentation will certainly surprise the unbelieving. >Are you looking for a specific study? >Which indications are there? >Does the book have the information you need? Contents: Chapter 1: Some basic laser physics >Electromagnetic radiation >Various sources of radiation >Laser types in medicine & surgery >The surgical lasers >Therapeutic lasers Chapter 2: Therapeutic instruments >A customer's guide >Ten points to consider when choosing an instrument >How do I maintain my laser? Chapter 3: Biostimulation >History >A few words on mechanisms >What parameters to use >Other considerations >Laser Therapy with high output lasers >Risks & side effects >How to measure effects of laser therapy >'Is laser therapy effective?' Chapter 4: Medical indications >Who & what can be treated? >Anecdotal indications Chapter 5: Dental laser therapy >What is 'a god dentist' >On which patients can laser therapy be used? >Dental indications >Other dental laser applications >Case reports Chapter 6: Dental research Chapter 7: Veterinary use Chapter 8: Contraindications >Pacemaker >Pregnancy >Epilepsy >Thyroid gland >Children >Cancer >Radiation therapy patients >Diabetes Chapter 9: Laser therapy on the Internet >Laser therapy on the Internet >Internet discussion groups Chapter 10: The difficult dose & intensity >Basics about energy >Output power >Power density >The laser beam >The laser probe >Pulsed lasers >Energy density >Treatment dose >The dose does not depend on the intensity >Dose per point >More about treatment technique Chapter 11: The Mechanisms >Are the biostimulative effects laser specific? >Possible primary mechanisms >Secondary mechanisms >Summary of mechanisms >Diagnostics with Therapy Lasers >Photodynamic Therapy - PDT >Other medical uses of lasers Chapter 12: A guide for scientific work >Methodology of a trial >Parameters Chapter 13: The laser therapy literature >The positive double blind studies >The negative double blind studies >Are all the negative studies really negative? >The Cochrane analyses – can they be improved? >Poor documentation – compared to what? >The Russian experience >The work of Tiina Karu >English language books on laser therapy: >Books in other languages, with ISBNs >Laser journals Chapter 14: References - Abbreviations >Numeric references referred to in the book >Alphabetical register of references >Abbreviations >Alphabetic index Review: 'The body of knowledge regarding the properties and uses of laser devices continues to expand and improve our understanding of the mechanisms involved. Several recent developments have expanded and intensified interest in furthering clinical applications in dentistry, dermatology, wound healing and other disciplines. 'Tunér and Hode have provided the reader with an excellent text which presents current information on a diverse array of laser related topics with a sound description of laser physics, light profiling and dosimetry. This second edition volume is a major advance over the predecessor, published in 1999. The current offering has been upgraded to a full colour publication. It is printed on high quality paper with crisp graphics and a tabbed reference section. Each chapter follows a logical progression and presents the relevant research for each topical area and displays this information in a different coloured font. This later feature makes it simple for the reader to understand the scientific bases for the following discussion and to retrieve the relevant reference in the bibliography. The bibliography consists of more than 1400 references. Each reference is numbered as it is cited in the text and includes a separate alphabetic listing. 'Crisp graphics and easily read descriptions make this book easily understood by both the novice and the expert. It is clear that Tunér and Hode have produced a classic which should be a 'must have' for the personal and institutional library' - Raymond J. Lanzafame, Clinical Journal of Laser Medicine & Surgery. (For this item please quote stock ID 20137) ISBN: 9789163113451

Low-level laser therapy is being used throughout Europe and Asia to treat pathologies ranging from acne and arthritis to fibromyalgia, neuralgia, tinnitus, and wounds. The authors have experimented with many different approaches in more than 30,000 treatments using therapeutic lasers, and through their experience have developed the clinically oriented and results-based system in this manual. The first portion of the text explains how lasers work, the parameters of laser therapy (wavelength/dosage/power), the physics of light in tissue, physiological effects, contraindications, special considerations, laser classifications, and treatment methods. The second portion prsents specific clinicall approaches for more than 40 conditions, with illustrations, point selction, dosage, and techniques. (For this item please quote stock ID 27557) ISBN: 9780974757209

Scalp acupuncture has developed on the foundation of TCM, modern anatomy, neurophysiology and bioholography. It is safe and easy to practise. As well as being useful for cerebral diseases, it can also be used for internal disorders. There are two volumes to this book. The first covers general principles, head anatomy, channels, collaterals and points on the scalp. The second volume focuses on clinical applications ranging from internal medicine and gynecology, to dermatology and ENT. Features: >Rich and detailed contents >Explains the theories and foundations of scalp acupuncture >Details of needling and manipulation >First hand clinical experience and in depth case studies (For this item please quote stock ID 28614) ISBN: 9787117092043