The document discusses acupuncture, its history and practices. It provides information on the types of acupuncture including moxibustion and cupping. It explains the philosophy of acupuncture regarding balance of yin and yang energies. It discusses mechanisms of action including the release of endorphins. Indications for acupuncture include pain management, respiratory diseases and orthopedic disorders. The document promotes courses in acupuncture therapy provided by the Global College of Paramedical Sciences in Madurai, India.

1. DR.S.IBRAHIM SHERIFF
P.T.
M.P.T.,M.D.(Acu).,M.D.(AM).,PGDHM.,PGDCE.,PGDip.varma.,MIAP.,
DIRECTOR
GLOBAL INSTITUTE FOR ACUPUNCTURE THERAPY
MADURAI

2. BRANCH OF TRADITIONAL CHINESES
MEDICINE(TCM)

3.  What is Acupuncture?
 INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION
 TYPES OF ACUPUNCTURE
 PHILOSOPHY
 Mechanisms of Action
 Indications for Acupuncture
 GLOBAL COLLEGE-COURSES

4.  Acupuncture is an alternative medicine
methodology originating in ancient China that
treats patients by manipulating thin, solid needles
that have been inserted into acupuncture points in
the skin. According to Traditional Chinese
medicine, stimulating these points can correct
imbalances in the flow of qi through channels
known as meridians

5.  United States- National Institutes
of Health,
 National Health Service- United
Kingdom
 World Health Organization
 National Center for
Complementary and Alternative
Medicine

6.  MOXIBUSTION
 CUPPING
 TUINA (ACUPRESSURE)
 ELECTROACUPUNCTURE
 EAR ACUPUNCTURE(AURICULAR)
 HAND ACUPUNCTURE (SUJOK)
 MEDICAL ACUPUNCTURE
 COSMETIC ACUPUNCTURE

7.  The general theory of acupuncture is based on the
premise that bodily functions are regulated by an
energy called qi which flows through the body;
disruptions of this flow are believed to be
responsible for disease.
 Acupuncture describes a family of procedures
aiming to correct imbalances in the flow of qi by
stimulation of anatomical locations on or under the
skin (usually called acupuncture points or acupoints),
by a variety of techniques
 The most common mechanism of stimulation of
acupuncture points employs penetration of the skin
by thin metal needles, which are manipulated
manually or by electrical stimulation.[

8.  Good health is balance btwn man & the
natural world; balance btwn Yin &Yang;
everything has a Y&Y component
 Yin - assoc w/ earth, coldness, dampness
 Yang - assoc w/ heaven, sky, warmth, dryness
 Balance is regulated by the flow of chi (qi); the
“life energy” flowing along meridians.
Imbalance disrupts flow of chi - resulting in
pain or illness - stimulation of points restores
balance.

9.  Most points are highly conductive
 High concentrations of free nerve endings and sensory
receptors have been are commonly found at points.
 Electroacupuncture causes increased levels of beta-
endorphin in the CSF
 Some parasympathetic effects have been documented -
lowered BP & stress; even fainting/hypnotic state
 Moderately strong relationship between trigger points,
motor points & acupuncture points (location)
 Possible placebo effect
 Unknown – traditional Chinese philosophy (mysticism)

10.  fMRI with blood oxygen level-dependent
(BOLD) measurements
 Acupuncture points: rich in
neuroreceptors
 Modulates pain network via analgesic
effects
 CNS hormones release in hypothalamus
and limbic system
 Causes changes in interpretation of pain

11.  Fascia is bath of conductive fluid
 General tx (2-8 Hz)
• Enkephalin released from periaqueductal gray
• Endorphin released from the hypothalamus
• May be reversed/blocked by Naloxone
 Local tx (above 10 Hz)

Dynorphin released in spinal cord

Activates low-threshold skin and muscle receptors

Serotonin/Norepinephrine released in midbrain

12.  Fascia is bath of conductive fluid
 General tx (2-8 Hz)
• Enkephalin released from periaqueductal gray
• Endorphin released from the hypothalamus
• May be reversed/blocked by Naloxone
 Local tx (above 10 Hz)
 Dynorphin released in spinal cord
 Activates low-threshold skin and muscle receptors
 Serotonin/Norepinephrine released in midbrain

13. INDICATIONS RELATED WITH
PHYSIOTHERAPY
(WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION-DECEMBER 1979
INDICATIONS OF ACUPUNCTURE)
Respiratory Diseases
• Acute sinusitis
• Acute rhinitis
• Common cold
• Acute tonsillitis
Bronchopulmonary Diseases
• Acute bronchitis
• Bronchial asthma
Eye Disorders
• Acute conjuctivitis
• Cataract(without complications)
• Myopia
• Central retinitis
Disorders of the Mouth Cavity
• Toothache
• Pain after tooth extraction
• Gingivitis
• Pharyngitis
Orthopedic Disorders
• Periarthritis humeroscapularis
• Tennis elbow
• Sciatica
• Low back pain
• Rheumatoid arthritis
Gastrointestinal Disorders
• Spasm of the esophagus and cardia
• Hiccups
• Gastroptosis
• Acute and chronic gastritis
• Gastric hyperacidity
• Chronic duodenal ulcer
• Acute and chronic colitis
• Acute bacterial dysentery
• Constipation
• Diarrhea
• Paralytic ileus
Neurologic Disorders
• Headache
• Migraine
• Trigeminal neuralgia
• Facial paralysis
• Paralysis after apoplectic fit
• Peripheral neuropathy
• Paralysis caused by poliomyelitis
• Meniere's syndrome
• Neurogenic bladder dysfunction
• Nocturnal enuresis
• Intercostal neuralgia

14.  Chronic Pain/Fatigue Syndromes
 Osteoarthritis
 Joint disease/back pain
 Acute Pain--Sprains, Strains,
 Post-Operative Pain
 Migraines
 Fibromyalgia
 Depression, Anxiety
The NIH consensus panel stated that promising results
emerged, for example, efficacy of acupuncture in:
adult post-operative and chemotherapy nausea and
vomiting
postoperative dental pain.

15.  Classic Acupuncture
- Needling
- Needling w/ manual stimulation of needle
- Needling w/ electrical stimulation thru needle
 Physical Therapy on acupuncture pts.
- Manual pressure (acupressure)
- TENS on the points
- Laser on the points
- Ultrasound on the points

16.  The Prescription method: certain points are
for particular clinical presentations &
symptoms. A Western adaptation
 Stimulate point in the same area as the pain /
stimulate known MTPs in the area / stimulate
Ah Shi points
 Classical method: Holistic assessment w/
detailed understanding on body, mind,
lifestyle, environment, etc.. (ie.Yin & Yang)

17.  Global college of paramedical college was started in the
year of 2009 at Alanganallur, Madurai district,tamilnadu,
aim is the meet the challenges of new era in the hospital
industry.
 The institution is affiliated by BSS, National Development
agency and promoted by Government of India.
Registration No:TN/1693
 Approved by Tamilnadu Physical Education & Sports
University, Chennai –DDE

18.  APPROVED BY
 BHARAT SEVAK SAMAJ ,NATIONAL
DEVELOPMENT AGENCY,PROMOTED BY
GOVT OF INDIA
 TAMILNADU PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND
SPORTS UNIVERSITY-DDE,CHENNAI

19. BSS COURSES TNPESU COURSES (distance
education )
MASTER DIPLOMA IN
ACUPUNCTURE
THERAPY(M.D.Acu)
DIPLOMA IN ACUPUNCTURE
THERAPY (D.Acu)
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Xray Technician
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M.Sc /B.Sc (Yoga &naturopathy)
M.B.A.(General)
M.B.A.(SPORTS MANAGEMENT)
M.Sc (Psychology)
PG Diploma in onfield sports
injury mangement
PG Diploma in fitness and
nutrition
PG Diploma in Gym and Fitness
Instructor
PG diploma in Varma and
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20.  GLOBAL COLLEGE OF PARAMEDICAL
SCIENCES
 275,VELLIMALAYAN II STREET,
 KALAIVANAR NAGAR,
 ALANGANALLUR,MADURAI-625 501
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