Faust S
Rev Med Brux. 1998 Sep;19(4):A290-5.
The author proposes an acupuncture which is characterized by its complete break with the ancient chinese physiopathology and its concepts of "acupuncture points" (in the old sense of the term) of "meridians", "energies", "ying-yang" etc.. This process of renewal of the practice and the theory has been coined "contemporary acupuncture". Its originality stands out in comparison with most teachings of acupuncture which have remained faithful to traditional acupuncture. Contemporary acupuncture creates bridges between acupunture and classical medicine. It offers simple therapeutic gestures to general practitioners. Acupuncture acts, from a clinical point of view, particularly through the following forms of action: a) a relaxing action on striated muscle; b) an anti-inflammatory action on the ligaments; c) an antidepressant and anxiolytic action.
作者提出了一种针灸疗法，其特点是与中国古代生理病理学以及“穴位”（该术语的旧有含义）、“经络”、“气血”、“阴阳”等概念完全决裂。这种实践与理论的更新过程被称为“当代针灸”。与大多数忠实于传统针灸的针灸学说相比，它的独特性十分突出。当代针灸在针灸与传统医学之间架起了桥梁。它为全科医生提供了简单的治疗手法。从临床角度来看，针灸主要通过以下几种作用形式发挥作用：a）对横纹肌的放松作用；b）对韧带的抗炎作用；c）抗抑郁和抗焦虑作用。
