All the Things Flashcards
(47 cards)
What are the 5 principles of Tui Na?
Even Gentle/soft Firm (force) Duration Penetration
Which direction of therapy is considered tonifying?
Clockwise
Describe the technique for Yi Zhi Chen Tui Fa (one finger pushing meditation)
With Shoulder and wrist relaxed, drop the elbow and cyclicly flex it to power the forearm and wrist joint swinging inward and outward causing the thumb’s flexion/extention - apply pressure through the tip/radial side/palmar aspect of thumb
What is the therapeutic effect of Yi Zhi Chan Tui Fa?
Stimulates the specific point of the body for the occupant’s general therapeutic effect
Describe the Technique for Gun Fa (Rolling)
Using minor thenar eminence and the dorsoulnar side to apply pressure, lower shoulder, drop elbow with arm erect and palm set upright, proceed to cyclical flexion and extension, inward and outward arm-rotating, swinging the elbow joint and forearm accompanied with extension and flexion of the wrist joint to roll the hand on the region to be treated
Where do you use Yi Zhi Chen Tui Fa?
Can be used at all acupoints
Where do you use Gun Fa?
Shoulder, back/lumbar, limbs (thicker muscles)
What is the therapeutic effect of Gun Fa?
Relaxes muscles/tendons, dredges channels, Expels 风寒/温经, expels 湿, promotes blood circulation, removes blood stasis, relieves pain/spasms, releases adhesions and lubricates joints
Describe the technique Rou Fa (kneading)
Kneading slowly, gently the therapeutic region to-and-fro with fingers, the root of the palm, major thenar eminence or elbow
Where do you use Rou Fa?
light manipulation = used on all areas of the body
What is the therapeutic effect of Rou Fa?
Regulate flow of Qi, Strengthen SP, Regulate ST, Promote circulation & remove blood stasis, subdue swelling, Expel 风寒, 温经, 安神, relieves convulsions
Describe the technique Tui Fa (Pushing)
Practitioner pushes finger, palm or elbow along a certain area of the body in one direction
What area can be treated with Tui Fa?
All regions
What is the therapeutic effect of Tui fa?
Stimulates muscles, promotes circulation of 气血, relaxes tendons, activates meridians
Describe the technique Mo Fa (rubbing)
Rhythmically rubbing the therapeutic part in a circular motion with the palm or palmar side of fingers
What areas can be treated with Mo Fa?
Abdomen, Chest, hypochondria
What is the therapeutic effect of Mo fa (rubbing)?
Soothes LV, Regulates 气, 温中, Regulates ST, Invigorates SP, Promotes digestion, removes food stagnation, regulates the bowel
Describe the technique Ca Fa (scrubbing)
Scrub the therapeutic part to and fro along a straight line with the palmar face, minor or major thenar eminance
What areas can be treated with Ca Fa?
Chest, abdomen, lumbar, back and limbs
What is the most common use of Ca Fa?
Low back for someone with 肾精虚 or on the back if there is an invasion of 风寒
What are the therapeutic effects of Ca Fa?
温经 Alleve pain Expel 风寒 RElieves swelling Regulates 气 Activates blood and relieves blood stasis Tonifies 脾阳 / 肾阳
Describe the technique for Cuo Fa (Rubbing-Rolling)
Two palms face each other rapidly roll-knead the held part with relative force. Move up and down repeatedly
Where do you use Cuo Fa?
Lumbus, back, hypochondrium and limbs
Is Cuo fa more for a deficient or an excess patient?
Deficient, its for cold hands and feet (difficulty with warming/moving Qi)
