Equine Acupuncture: Incorporation into Lameness Diagnosis and Treatment
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There has been a great increase in interest in veterinary acupuncture and chiropractic care in the equine area recently, both by the public and the veterinary medical community. With this increased awareness, there has been an increase in research and thus, a better understanding of the physiologic basis and the clinical applications of these modalities. One of the main clinical applications in equine practice is related to the treatment and diagnosis of lameness, a significant component of equine practice. Acupuncture may be used as both an adjunct to our traditional lameness examination as well as an excellent addition to the treatment of lameness.
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تاریخ انتشار 1997