It provides a brief history of acupuncture and explains the principles involved. The article goes on to discuss diagnosis, treatment methods, technical terms and treatment periods.
Reference is made to research, safety aspects and therapeutic scope.
The training and regulation of acupuncturists is also covered. Links to the PubMed citation and related articles are also provided. Acupuncture acupuncture This list is for general information on all matters of relevance to acupuncture research in the UK and beyond. Information provided on the Web site includes a definition of physiotherapy and acupuncture, what acupuncture can do, how safe it is and what conditions it can be used for, reasons to choose a physiotherapist and how to find one. The BAcC works to maintain common standards of education, ethics, discipline and codes of practice in order to ensure the health and safety of the public.