208 TUINA

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Diploma Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM TUINA) Flashcards on 208 TUINA, created by H Hg on 26/04/2015.
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5 elements of Tuina 1. permanence 2. softness 3. deep and thorough 4. forceful 5. eveness
permanence constant pressure for a certain period of time
softness manipulation should not be rough and hard
evenness rhythmical with the same pressure throughout
forcefulness manipulation strength should be strong but altered depending on the client
deep and thorough certain force must be met in order for therapeutic values to be felt
What is tuina? -therapeutic massage -acupoint and meridian therapy -restores balance in the body/organs -can tonify, remove blockages along meridans, and reduce stagnation -an external therapy -has a diagnostic function
Tonifying manipulation along a meridian Clockwise *Counterclockwise at the abdomen
Purging manipulation along a meridian Counterclockwise *Clockwise at abdomen
Acting Principles of Tuina - regulate yin and yang - regulate the function of the channels, collaterals, qi and blood - recovery function of tendons, bones and joints - tonification and reduction
Tuina contraindications - broken bones - major infections - cancer patients - skin issues (bruises, burns etc) - pregnant women (abdomen and certain points) - avoid patients who haven't eaten or post-sports
an fa pressing method using: thumb, root of palm or tip of elbow direction: pressing vertically force: steady, continuous procedure: light, heavy, light pressure duration: 1-2 seconds
ya fa suppressing technique using: thumb, root of palm or tip of elbow direction: pressing vertically force: steady, continuous, more force procedure: light, heavy, light pressure duration: 10-30 seconds
na fa grasping manipulation using: 3 or 5 straight fingers, wrist relaxed direction: pinching motion force: continuous, avoid slipping procedure: light, heavy, light pressure duration: 10-30 seconds
clinical application: an fa and na fa -headache -insomnia -numbness of limbs -bi syndrome -epigastralgia
clinical applications: ya fa -stiff neck -bi syndrome -headache -chronic pain (tendons/muscles)
gun fa rolling manipulation using: hollow fist force: forward 3:1 backward direction: rolling procedure: wrist flexes and extends 120°, keep hand anchored at a point duration: 120 times per minute
rou fa kneading manipulation using: fingers or palm force: light/soft/slow but deep/thorough direction: small rotations while pressing procedure: operating hand is fixed duration:
mo fa rubbing manipulation using: fingers or palm direction: circular rotations force: lightly and slowly (invigorate) quick rubbing (purge) procedure: rhythmic, using elbow as pivot *cream or oil often used duration: 110-112 x per minute
clinical application: gun fa -relaxing muscles/tendons -expelling pathogenic wind and cold -warming the channel -expelling pathogenic dampness - promoting circulation to remove blood stasis -relieving spasm and pain
clinical application: rou fa -soothes chest oppression -regulate flow of qi -strengthen SP, regulate ST -promote circulation (rid blood stasis) -reduce swelling and pain -expel pathogenic wind and cold -promote flow of qi (warm the channel) -tranquilize the mind -relieve convulsion
clinical application: mo fa -cold deficiency in middle jiao -borborygmus/abdominal pain -oppressed chest w/ qi stagnation -pain in the hypchondrium -constipation/diarrhea -digestive disorders -circulatory and muscular issue
ca fa scrubbing technique using: palm, minor-thenar, major-thenar direction: long straight lines force: even and moderate procedure: quick scrubbing, back and forth to warm the skin *cream or oil often used duration: 110-112 x per minute
clinical application: ca fa -chest oppression (regulation of qi) -warming channel (relieving pain) -expels pathogenic wind and cold -relieves swelling -removes obstruction from channel -promote flow of qi and blood -relieve arthralgia -remove dampness
tui fa pushing methods (5 sub-methods) -exerting form w/ fingers or palm in 1 direction only ping tui fa - flat pushing zhi tui fa - straight pushing xuan tui fa - spiral pushing fen tui fa - parting pushing he tui fa - coalescent pushing
ping tui fa flat pushing method using: palm direction: one direction only force: deep and slow procedure: exert force on the affected area or acupoint in long singular strokes *cream or oil often used duration: 5 minutes
zhi tui fa straight pushing method using: fingers or thumb direction: one direction only force: deep and slow procedure: exert force on the affected area or acupoint in long singular strokes *cream or oil often used duration: 5 minutes
xuan tui fa spiral pushing method using: fingers application: face/head direction: one direction only force: deep and slow procedure: exert force on the affected area or acupoint in long singular strokes *cream or oil often used duration: 5 minutes
fen tui fa parting pushing method using: palms, fingers application: chest, back direction: moving from centre line out force: deep and slow procedure: exert force on the affected area or acupoint in long singular strokes *cream or oil often used duration: 5 minutes
he tui fa coalescent pushing method using: palm application: back, chest direction: moving from outside to in force: deep and slow procedure: exert force on the affected area or acupoint in long singular strokes *cream or oil often used duration: 5 minutes
clinical application: tui fa -chest pain -distention and gastric pain -qi stagnation in LIV channel -KID deficiency, lower back pain -blood stasis - qi deficiency -along the affected meridian
cuo fa palm twisting method using: two palms facing each other direction: rolling, back and forth force: symmetrical procedure: rapid rolling motion, up and down area: arms, legs, hypochondrium supplementary technique
clinical application: cuo fa -supplementary manipulation -ending technique -regulates qi, blood and tissues -relaxing muscles and tendons -removes obstructions along meridian
nian fa finger twisting using: thumb and forefinger direction: rolling back and forth force: even and moderate procedure: pinching kneading symmetrically twisting up and down area: fingers or toes supplementry manipulation
clinical application: nian fa -lubricating joints -subdues swelling -alleiviates pain -relaxes muscles and tendons -promotes circulation
zhen fa vibrating manipulation using: finger or palm direction: pressing straight down procedure: vibrating the surface of the skin *uses practitioners own qi, high mental concentration needed area: where needed **not often used
clinical application: zhen fa -tranquillizes and allaying excitement -improve vision and intelligence -warms middle jiao -regulates flow of qi -insomnia, amnesia, anxiety
dou fa shaking method using: holding with 2 hands direction: up/down, back/forth procedure: quick shaking area: arms, legs supplementry manipulation follows palm twisting
clinical manipulation: dou fa -ending maniupulation -regulates qi/blood and tissues -relaxing muscles
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