Description
ELECTROACUPUNCTURE DEVICES
Book summary
A practical and comprehensive guide on the therapeutic use of electroacupuncture devices and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulators (TENS). The author, Jake Fratkin, focuses on the prestigious WQ series equipment manufactured in Beijing, offering detailed information on their functionalities and clinical applications. The work also includes treatment forms for more than thirty common illnesses, making it an essential resource for practitioners looking to integrate electrical stimulation into their acupuncture practice.
What is it about?
This manual approaches electroacupuncture from a technical and applied perspective. First, it describes the fundamentals of electroacupuncture and TENS devices, explaining how they work and their differences. It then focuses on the WQ series equipment, detailing its features, modes of use, and techniques for locating acupuncture points using these devices. The core of the book is dedicated to clinical application, presenting specific treatment forms to alleviate symptoms of more than thirty common conditions, such as musculoskeletal pain, digestive disorders, or neurological problems. Each form indicates the points to stimulate, as well as the recommended frequency and intensity, offering a clear and reproducible protocol.
Main topics
- Fundamentals and operation of electroacupuncture and TENS devices.
- Locating acupuncture points using electronic devices.
- Detailed analysis of the WQ series equipment (manufactured in Beijing).
- Electroacupuncture treatment protocols for more than thirty common illnesses.
- Integration of electrical stimulation into clinical acupuncture practice.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is intended for acupuncturists, physicians, and therapists specializing in Chinese medicine who wish to incorporate electroacupuncture into their clinical practice. It is also of great utility to advanced acupuncture students who want to deepen their knowledge of the use of electrical stimulation equipment. Physical therapy or rehabilitation professionals interested in TENS devices will find valuable information on their application within the framework of traditional Chinese medicine.
What this book offers
- Detailed technical knowledge of WQ series electroacupuncture devices and their operation.
- Practical, ready-to-use treatment protocols for over thirty conditions.
- Precise methods for locating acupuncture points using electronic devices.
- A solid foundation for integrating electrical stimulation as a complementary tool in traditional acupuncture.
Technical specifications
- Author: Fratkin, Jake
- Publisher: MANDALA EDICIONES
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: Clinical and Internal Medicine, Pathology, Treatment and Therapeutics, Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture
- Collection: MANDALA
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: December 1988
- Number of pages: 80
- Weight: 114 g
Editorial review
A technical, concise, and practical reference work, ideal for the practitioner looking for a quick-reference manual on electroacupuncture. Its focus on WQ series equipment and protocols for common illnesses gives it immediate applied value. Despite its brevity, the information is precise and useful, especially for those wishing to standardize electrical stimulation treatments in their acupuncture practice.