The techniques that will be taught are time-tested and can be used to treat neuromusculoskeletal pain as well as common functional and organic problems. It is in fact, the first course of this kind to be offered in the Department of Defense. The Air Force announcement added, "The curriculum has been developed by the AF/SG Consultant for Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Col (Dr.) Richard Niemtzow, and by the Helms Medical Institute and has been specifically designed for use in a military environment. The upshot of all this is that Air Force physicians now have an expanded opportunity to bring the effectiveness of acupuncture treatment to a historically underserved population - and to do so more efficiently than ever before. The scholarships will cover the cost of study materials, supplies and any associated temporary duties. The Air Force is planning to fund 32 scholarships specifically for this training.
1,2 However, in most cases, acupuncture is administered only to vets returning from their tour of duty, which could be months or even years after the initial trauma or injury. Fortunately, there is solid research backing the use of acupuncture to treat these conditions. Some of their most common complaints may include posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and chronic low back pain from continuously carrying backpacks that weigh a minimum of 45 pounds. This is a unique course whose goal is to incorporate acupuncture into the practice of military medicine in the clinic and battlefield environments."Īrmed service personnel can present special challenges for AOM treatment.
In its Winter 2008 newsletter, the Air Force Medical Corps announced: "The Air Force Surgeon General is pleased to announce a pilot program to train a cadre of active-duty physicians in the emerging discipline of medical acupuncture.
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