Acupuncture: Ancient Art to Modern Equine Medicine Jessica Jordan Animal Science October 2000
Objectives History Understanding Chinese Medicine Materials and Methods Types of Acupoints Main uses of Acupuncture Effective Combinations Success Rates Conclusion
History Earliest evidence Chinese development
Understanding Chinese Medicine What is Chi? Yin and Yang Meridians –12 paired –2 unpaired
Yin and Yang Negative Charge Solid Organs Lung Spleen Heart Kidney Heart Constrictor Liver Positive Charges Hollow Organs Large Intestine Stomach Small Intestine Bladder Triple Heater (body pump) Gall Bladder Governing Vessel Conception Vessel
Kidney and Bladder Meridians
How Does Acupuncture Work? Stimulates nerves Increases blood circulation Relieves muscle spasms Releases hormones –Endorphins –Cortisol
The Acupuncture Process Altman, 1994
Methods and Materials Simple needling Bleeding Heat Injection Implantation
The Needles 10 cm Bleeding needles Fire needles Fine bleeding needle Standard needles Snader, 1994
Methods and Materials Simple needling Bleeding Heat Injection Implantation Electro-stimulation
Electro-Stimulation DeRock, 1999
Methods and Materials Simple needling Bleeding Heat Injection Implantation Electro-stimulation Laser
Laser Acupuncture BioScanLight, 1999
Methods and Materials Simple needling Bleeding Heat Injection Implantation Electro-stimulation Laser Acupressure
Magner-Skeries, 2000
Types of Acupoints Permanent Interim Locating –Topographical-anatomical descriptions –Palpation and examination –Electrical skin resistance
Main Uses of Acupuncture Treatment of injuries Treatment of physical and behavioral problems Training methods Relaxation of stressed animals
The Simplest Form Jordan, 2000
Stableizer
Injuries and Problems Treated Chronic lameness Chronic back pain Intestinal impaction Infertility Tetanus
Effective Combinations Aromatherapy Chiropractic Herbal Medicine Homeopathy Nutritional Supplements Acupressure
Success Rates Musculoskeleton –Soreback % –Saddle sore % –Laminitis % –Navicular up to 80% –Foot Abscess up to 80%
Success Rates Gastrointestinal –Colic % –Cribbing 29% –Gastric Ulcer 100%
Success Rates Respiratory –Heaves % –Bleeders % –Rhinitis up to 90%
Success Rates Reproductive –Anoestrous % –Cystic Ovaries 75-90% –Repeat Breeders 70-95% –Stallion problems good
Conclusion Safe Side effects Treatment time Costs Certification Other Species