Acupuncture in physiotherapy

The introduction of the ancient Oriental practice of acupuncture into Western medicine has caused confusion amongst the health professionals, but it has captured the interest of the public. Confronted on one hand with the philosophy, art and science of thousands of years, and on the other with modern scientific theory and medical knowledge, and finding, initially and superficially, the two in diametric conflict, it is easy to understand why acupuncture is being considered with mixed emotions. However current research has led to recognition or confirmation of many of the ancient empirical observations by the very latest scientific technology (Riddle, 1974).