Foundations for Integrative Musculoskeletal Medicine
An East-West Approach
$150.88
- Hardcover
776 pages
- Release Date
15 July 2011
Summary
This authoritative text on musculoskeletal and physical medicine integrates Eastern and Western approaches, covering every aspect of the subject. It begins with an in-depth introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) principles as they relate to musculoskeletal medicine.
The author surveys the science of pain from both modern biomedical and TCM perspectives, examines the foundations of integrative musculoskeletal medicine, and explores biomedical and osteopathic clinical assess…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781556435409 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1556435401 |
| Author: | Alon Marcus, Michael Kuchera |
| Publisher: | North Atlantic Books,U.S. |
| Imprint: | North Atlantic Books,U.S. |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 776 |
| Release Date: | 15 July 2011 |
| Weight: | 2.30kg |
| Dimensions: | 287mm x 225mm x 37mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
“The new book by Alon Marcus is clearly the culmination of decades of practice, study, and deep thought on the treatment of musculoskletal disorders.”
-David J. Zeiger, D.O., President of American Association of Orthopaedic Medicine
“This book is a continuation of superb scholarly work. Detailed material is presented in an easy-to-read format that includes the evaluation and treatment of common conditions encountered in the practitioner’s office. A must-have for anyone wishing to take their clinical skills to the next level.”
-Kevin McNamee, D.C., L.Ac., Directory, California Health Institute
About The Author
Alon Marcus
Alon Marcus received his licensed acupuncturist degree from the American College of Traditional Chinse Medicine in San Francisco, California in 1984, and his Doctor of Oriental Medicine degree from SAMRA University of Oriental Medicine in Los Angeles, California in 1986. He also trained in Japan and China, where he completed his internship at the Traditional Chinese Medicine Municipal Hospital in Guangzhou. He has published numerous articles in both Eastern and Western medical journals, as well as the book Acute Abdominal Syndromes and Musculoskeletal Disorders. He has lectured internationally and taught courses in complementary orthopedics for several years. Dr. Marcus is currently in private practice in Oakland, California.
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