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The Scientific Basis of Neurofunctional Acupuncture
1 hour 10 minutes Posted Sep 10, 2017 at 4:27 pm.
Can you introduce yourself? 01:36 Can you give us an overview of how your approach to treatment has changed over the years? 03:04 How did you come to use acupuncture? 04:15 Can you describe the neurofunctional approach and what makes it unique? 07:37 Can you give us a specific example of how you would structure this approach when working with a patient? 15:16 Can you give an example of the different levels you would target, for example, for someone with a sprained ankle? 18:38 How would that approach differ for a persistent pain case? 22:37 There are a lot of research studies that cite the lack of quality evidence to support acupuncture and its use in treating pain. What are your thoughts on this? 29:54 Can you give us a background on Traditional Chinese Acupuncture and explain how your approach is different? 34:57 Are there any similarities between the two approaches? 37:36 Is there a scientific reason why the meridian points are so effective? 41:35 Can you discuss electro-acupuncture? How you started using it and what makes it effective? 47:50 For long term changes, is the amount of acupuncture treatments using electo-acupuncture less than with conventional acupuncture? 54:43 Are there any populations who you would not treat using acupuncture? 55:06 What can a patient expect to feel during an acupuncture session? 58:21 How would you explain the benefits of acupuncture to your patient? 59:48 Are there any risks to acupuncture? 1:02:04 Have you had a patient have a negative reaction? 1:03:04 How do you use the acupuncture approach when treating athletes? 1:06:53 Can you share a memorable story about using this approach in an athlete? 1:09:12 How can people find out more about you?
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"Traditional acupuncture is the bicycle, electroacupuncture is the motor bike" We speak with Dr. Alejandro Elorriaga Claraco [MD (Spain), Sports Medicine Specialist (Spain), Director McMaster University Contemporary Medical Acupuncture Program] about the science behind both traditional and neurofunctional acupuncture and their similarities and differences. Alejandro also discusses his evolution as a clinician and his integration of neurofunctional acupuncture in the treatment of high-level athletes.  To learn more about Dr. Alejandro Elorriaga Claraco and Contemporary Medical Acupuncture, visit www.mcmasteracupuncture.com     00:24 Can you introduce yourself? 01:36 Can you give us an overview of how your approach to treatment has changed over the years? 03:04 How did you come to use acupuncture? 04:15 Can you describe the neurofunctional approach and what makes it unique? 07:37 Can you give us a specific example of how you would structure this approach when working with a patient? 15:16 Can you give an example of the different levels you would target, for example, for someone with a sprained ankle? 18:38 How would that approach differ for a persistent pain case? 22:37 There are a lot of research studies that cite the lack of quality evidence to support acupuncture and its use in treating pain. What are your thoughts on this? 29:54 Can you give us a background on Traditional Chinese Acupuncture and explain how your approach is different? 34:57 Are there any similarities between the two approaches? 37:36 Is there a scientific reason why the meridian points are so effective? 41:35 Can you discuss electro-acupuncture? How you started using it and what makes it effective? 47:50 For long term changes, is the amount of acupuncture treatments using electo-acupuncture less than with conventional acupuncture? 54:43 Are there any populations who you would not treat using acupuncture? 55:06 What can a patient expect to feel during an acupuncture session? 58:21 How would you explain the benefits of acupuncture to your patient? 59:48 Are there any risks to acupuncture? 1:02:04 Have you had a patient have a negative reaction? 1:03:04 How do you use the acupuncture approach when treating athletes? 1:06:53 Can you share a memorable story about using this approach in an athlete? 1:09:12 How can people find out more about you?