Electrical stimulation in acupuncture

Description

The technique used in acupuncture where electric conducting pads are placed on a skin area and a low frequency electric current is passed through it to stimulate the acupuncture points.

Alternative labels

acupuncture electrical stimulation
electrical acupuncture
electrical stimulation of acupuncture points
electrical stimulations in acupuncture

Skill type

knowledge

Skill reusability level

sector-specific

Relationships with occupations

Essential knowledge

Electrical stimulation in acupuncture is an essential knowledge of the following occupations:

Optional knowledge

Electrical stimulation in acupuncture is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this knowledge may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

Acupuncturist: Acupuncturists make use of thin needles and insert them into acupuncture points in the body in order to restore the imbalances of the human body and overall good health. Acupuncturists focus on energy meridians to treat various conditions.
Complementary therapist: Complementary therapists use a range of complementary and alternative therapies to work simultaneously with the clients` body, mind, and spirit in a holistic approach. They offer practices and services for holistic wellbeing, health maintenance, health education, health promotion and prevention of illness, along with the sustainable treatment of certain illnesses, especially chronic illnesses. Their practices include but are not limited to acupuncture, aromatherapy, banotherapy, homeopathy, and herbal medicine.

 


 

References

  1. Electrical stimulation in acupuncture – ESCO

 

Last updated on September 20, 2022