Acupuncture Ancient Art to Modern Equine Medicine Jessica

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 Positive Charges Negative Charge Hollow Organs Solid Organs Large Intestine Lung Stomach Spleen Small Intestine Heart Bladder Kidney Triple Heater (body pump) Heart Constrictor Gall Bladder Liver 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 Bleeding needles Fire needles 10 cm Fine bleeding needle Standard needles Snader, 1994

Methods and Materials • • • Simple needling Bleeding Heat Injection Implantation Electro-stimulation

Electro-Stimulation De. Rock, 1999

Methods and Materials • • Simple needling Bleeding Heat Injection Implantation Electro-stimulation Laser

Laser Acupuncture Bio. Scan. Light, 1999

Methods and Materials • • Simple needling Bleeding Heat Injection Implantation Electro-stimulation Laser Acupressure

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 www. thestableizer. com, 2000

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 75 - 85% – Saddle sore 80 - 100% – Laminitis 80 - 90% – Navicular up to 80% – Foot Abscess up to 80%

Success Rates • Gastrointestinal – Colic 80 - 100% – Cribbing 29% – Gastric Ulcer 100%

Success Rates • Respiratory – Heaves 50 - 85% – Bleeders 75 - 90% – Rhinitis up to 90%

Success Rates • Reproductive – Anoestrous 50 -100% – Cystic Ovaries 75 -90% – Repeat Breeders 70 -95% – Stallion problems good

Conclusion • • • Safe Side effects Treatment time Costs Certification Other Species