General principIes and applications ofacupuncture in small animaIs: literature review

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Ayne Murata Hayashi
Julia Maria Matera

Abstract

Objective: To present and disclose the technique, equipment, mode of action and main applications of acupuncture in small animals. Data Sources: CAB, MEDLJNE and Web of Science, over the last 20 years, and the collection of the library of the Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia da Universidade de São Paulo (School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science of the University of São Paulo) and of the B/REME - Centro Latino-Americano e do Caribe de Informação em Ciências da Saúde. (Latin American and Caribbean Cemerfor Health Science Information). Data Synthesis: Acupuncture is a treatment modality employing sensor}' stimulation to cause the release of local and distam neuropeptides, once the peripheral and central nervous systems are involved. The therapeutic goals include analgesia, motor rehabilitation, regulation of organic, immunological and endocrine functions and aetivation of regenerative processes. Conc1usions: Since the 90s, research-based evidences have confirmed the clinical applications of acupuncture, enhancing the acceptance and incorporation of this technique to the treatment protocol of several diseases.

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HAYASHI, A. M.; MATERA, J. M. General principIes and applications ofacupuncture in small animaIs: literature review. Revista de Educação Continuada em Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia, v. 8, n. 2, p. 109-122, 1 Jul. 2005.
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SMALL ANIMALS