Daniel Mazanec, MD, FACP, FACR, Associate Director, Center for Spine Health Cleveland Clinic, discusses medical acupuncture, the different training programs in the US and how to interpret the qualifications of a medical acupuncturist.
Summary:
Acupuncture some states have credentialing boards with specific requirements for medical acupuncturists. It is usually clear within 5-10 treatments if acupuncture is going to be effective in managing pain.
References and Resources:
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Professor He Pu-ren: the founder of Santong method of acupuncture and moxibustion. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. 2009 Feb;29(2):147-50
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Integration of Complementary and Alternative Medicine into Family Practices in Germany: Results of a National Survey. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2009 Mar 17
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