Chan Gunn

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Chit Chan Gunn, CM OBC is the founder and president of The Institute for the Study and Treatment of Pain (iSTOP) in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, a not-for-profit information centre for Gunn Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS). Dr. Gunn developed a process called Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS) to treat neuropathic pain. In 2001 Dr Gunn was inducted into the Order of British Columbia and in 2002 into the Order of Canada for his contributions in the field of pain study. He is a clinical professor at the University of Washington.

Dr. Gunn has been invited to lecture internationally on his approaches to pain therapy. His winning paper "Prespondylosis" and Some Pain Syndromes Following Denervation Supersensitivity" receiving special recognition at the 1979 Volvo Competition in Goteborg, Sweden.

The Gunn Approach to the Treatment of Chronic Pain: Intramuscular Stimulation for Myofascial Pain of Radiculopathic Origin "red book" has been translated into many languages. His indexed published works continue to show international reach, multi-disciplinary medical scope.

Gunn IMS teaching program has run continuously since 1994. Since 2013, the Gunn IMS training program has been part of the University of British Columbia (UBC) Faculty of Medicine and is located in the Chan Gunn Pavilion on the UBC Vancouver campus. The course is coordinated by UBC Faculty of Medicine's Continuing Professional Development Division and is held across Canada.

He is also the founding director and past president of the Canadian Society of Asian Arts

IMS[]

Intramuscular Stimulation, or 'dry needling', is a diagnostic and treatment model for myofascial pain of neuropathic origin. It works by stimulating spinal reflexes that reverse muscle contractures (shortened muscles) through the use of fine flexible acupuncture style needles. Although shortened muscles are impossible to see in MRI or X-ray images, trained IMS practitioners are able to feel tense muscles and target irritated nerves.

What is IMS? patient information translation is available in over 100 languages.

Trigger Point Dry Needling An Evidence and Clinical-Based Approach (Chapter 15 E-book) Chapter 14 by authors Steven R. Goodman MD, Cory B. Choma PT provides description of the Gunn IMS modality of treatment.

Awards[]

2015 - Chinese Canadian Legend Award[1]

2001 - Order of Canada[2]

2001 - Order of British Columbia[3]

1997 - Honorary Fellow Peterhouse[4]

Acknowledgements

Publication Author(s) Permalink Quote
Reversibility of Chronic Degenerative Disease and Hypersensitivity,

Volumes 1-5

William J Rea and Kalpana Patel CRC Press 'Thanks to all the great anatomists and physiologists of the ages, especially ... Walter Cannon, MD and Chan Gunn, MD... and many others whose ideas and facts we used liberally to solidify the concepts of hypersensitivity and chronic degenerative disease'.
100 Chinese-Canadians who are making a difference in British Columbia Wency Leung, Michael Scott and Yvonne Zacharias explorASIAN "Chan Gunn's pioneering work on the concept of pain following neuropathy led to a major shift in the diagnosis and treatment of pain. His Institute for the Study and Treatment of Pain has treated more than 10,000 patients in its first decade of operation". Vancouver Sun, October 21, 2006
Bill 50, Traditional Chinese Medicine Act Douglas Freer OntLA "I and a number of other physiotherapists in Ontario use is IMS. Dr. Chan Gunn from Vancouver developed intramuscular stimulation acupuncture. Dr. Gunn developed this type of acupuncture after working with WCB in the 1970s. He now teaches a course in Canada and 18 other countries. It is in recognition of this work that he has received the Order of British Columbia and the Order of Canada". Committee Documents: - 2006-Oct-30
History of the Peterhouse Libraries Peterhouse

Fellows

"the College, supported again by generous benefactions, extended and completed that transformation, by converting the last unused gallery of the old Museum into a magnificent reading room (with adjoining computer rooms) – named the 'Gunn Gallery' after Dr Chan Gunn, an Honorary Fellow and its principal benefactor, who read Medicine at Peterhouse in the 1950s".
Petrean News Peterhouse Cambridge Honorary Professorship: Dr Chan Gunn (m.1950)

Our congratulations to Dr Chan Gunn (m. 1950) who has been appointed to the position of Honorary Professor in the Department of Family Practice, Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia.

References[]

  1. ^ "For over half a century, Dr. Chit-Chan Gunn has been practising medicine and is a world-renowned "pain expert" with his invention of an effective and safe treatment called "Intramuscular stimulation" (IMS) in 1970s, which is based on a combination of Chinese and Western medicine. At the age of 84, Dr. Gunn continues to develop his work, and was awarded the Order of British Columbia and a Member of the Order of Canada".
  2. ^ "His Vancouver clinic attracts chronic pain patients from around the world. Founder and President of the Institute for the Study and Treatment of Pain (ISTOP), he developed Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS), a treatment method which bridges the gap between western medicine and traditional Chinese acupuncture. Also a clinical professor at the University of Washington, he is invited to lecture internationally on pain management and treatment, and his research findings have been included in numerous textbooks and journals. In addition, he is a founding director and past President of the Canadian Society of Asian Art".
  3. ^ "(Chan Gunn) is the founder and president of the non-profit Institute for the Study and Treatment of Pain, which has helped thousands of people whose chronic pain defied every other treatment. He lectures and teaches his methods of pain treatment to doctors and physiotherapists throughout the world. He has provided post-graduate scholarships and endowment funds and has received many prestigious international awards for his work."
  4. ^ "Reporter 2/10/09". www.admin.cam.ac.uk. Retrieved 2016-11-03.

External links[]

  • What is IMS? A New Understanding of Chronic Pain - ISSUU 4 page brochure
  • Peterhouse Profile: An Interview with Dr. Chan Gunn - Q&A
  • Pain relief pioneer donates $5 million for new UBC sport and exercise medicine centre - Media Release | March 4, 2015
  • UBC Campus and Community Planning, Projects Under Construction, Chan Gunn Sports Medicine Pavilion - Development Permit DP15034
  • UBC Faculty of Medicine, Allan McGavin Sports Medicine Centre, Department of Family Practice - A PROGRESSIVE FACILITY FOR A GROWING FIELD
  • Celebration Book: Chinese Canadian Legacies in British Columbia - [1] - PDF
  • Interviews with Dr. Gunn, Gunn IMS lectures, IMS treatment demos - YouTube
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