Acupuncture point localization varies among acupuncturists
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Acupuncture point localization varies among acupuncturists.
BACKGROUND Studies assessing the point-specific effect of acupuncture or the characteristics of acupuncture points (APs) tend to yield inconclusive results. In order to identify a possible confounding factor, we aimed to examine the variability in AP localization by means of a survey. MATERIAL AND METHODS Attendees of the 14th ICMART (International Council of Medical Acupuncture and Related T...
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عنوان ژورنال: Deutsche Zeitschrift für Akupunktur
سال: 2012
ISSN: 0415-6412
DOI: 10.1016/j.dza.2012.11.008