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Acupuncture For Pain, Julita Mitchell, Md
Acupuncture For Pain, Julita Mitchell, Md
Department of Family & Community Medicine Presentations and Grand Rounds
Objectives
➢ To introduce basic acupuncture theory and proposed mechanisms.
➢ To describe a typical acupuncture encounter.
➢ To outline the indications for acupuncture.
➢ To explore clinical evidence behind acupuncture for pain
○ Knee osteoarthritis, low back pain, headache
➢ Review AAFP Clinical Recommendations for acupuncture.
➢ To discuss logistical aspects of acupuncture referral.