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About AOMA: The Academy of Oriental Medicine at Austin offers a masters-level graduate program in acupuncture and Oriental medicine, preparing its students for careers as skilled, professional practitioners. AOMA is known for its internationally recognized faculty, award-winning student clinical internship program, and herbal medicine program. Since its founding in 1993, AOMA has grown rapidly in size and reputation, drawing students from around the nation and faculty from around the world. AOMA also conducts more than 20,000 patient visits annually in its student and professional clinics. AOMA collaborates with Western healthcare institutions including the Seton Family of Hospitals, and gives back to the community through partnerships with nonprofit organizations and by providing free and reduced price treatments to people who cannot afford them. The Academy of Oriental Medicine at Austin is located at 2700 West Anderson Lane. AOMA also serves patients and retail customers at its south Austin location, 4701 West Gate Blvd. For more information see www.aoma.edu or call 512-492-303434.
PASS 610 Lecture 1A Introduction to Anatomy.pptxMikeWalls11
This document provides an overview and objectives for a lecture on anatomical terminology and systems review. It introduces topics like the different types of anatomy (systemic, regional, clinical), anatomical planes and positions, directional terms, types of body movements, and gives overviews of several body systems including the integumentary, skeletal, and muscular systems. The key objectives are to distinguish the different types of anatomy, use proper anatomical terminology, identify organs and their functions in different systems, and understand important concepts like anatomical variations, tension lines, and fracture classification systems.
1) Visceral manipulation is a gentle manual therapy developed by Dr. Jean-Pierre Barral to encourage normal mobility and motion of the viscera. It aims to reestablish proprioceptive communication in the body for improved health.
2) The document discusses the four categories of visceral motion, movements of mobility and motility, and the systems that support abdominal organs like the double layer system and turgor.
3) Assessment methods like listening, mobility testing, and manual thermal diagnosis are used to identify restrictions. Treatment uses functional methods, recoil, and induction of motility. Benefits include reduced pain and increased organ health.
Sensory, coordination & gait Examination for UndergradUsama Ragab
The document provides information on examining the sensory system. It discusses the different types of sensation including somatic, visceral, and special senses. It then describes in detail how to examine superficial sensation, deep sensation including vibration, joint position, nerve, and muscle sensation. The document outlines examining dermatomal distribution and patterns of sensory loss. It also discusses examining cortical sensation including tactile localization, two-point discrimination, stereognosis, and other tests. Finally, it provides guidance on examining coordination and gait abnormalities.
The document provides guidance on performing a rheumatological examination. It describes examining various joints including the temporomandibular joint, hands, wrists, elbows, knees, cervical spine, shoulders, and neck. For each joint, it outlines inspecting for abnormalities, palpating for tenderness, swelling, and crepitus, and testing the range of motion. The examinations are to be performed systematically and carefully with the patient's comfort in mind.
This document provides an introduction to physical assessment skills for pharmacists. It discusses the importance of physical exams in assessing patient response to treatment and understanding findings. It then covers the process and sequence of a typical exam, describing inspection, palpation, percussion and auscultation techniques. Key equipment used in exams like stethoscopes and sphygmomanometers are also outlined. The document concludes by discussing assessment of vital signs.
This document provides an overview of acupuncture presented by multiple presenters. It discusses the channel and network theory, the 12 regular channels and 8 extraordinary vessels, functions of channels and networks, and styles and systems of acupuncture including Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Western medical acupuncture. Point categories and groups are explained including transport, alarm, and back transport points. The document also covers adjunctive techniques, the process for choosing treatment points, clinical efficacy research on conditions like pain and stroke, acupuncture theories, and safety.
Physical examination, Fundamentals of Nursing Pooja Koirala
Physical examination is an important tool that collects 15-20% of patient health information. It is performed systematically using sight, hearing, smell and touch. The examination assesses general appearance, vital signs, and each body system through inspection, palpation, percussion and auscultation. The head, eyes, ears, nose, mouth, neck, chest, heart, lungs, abdomen, back, limbs and skin should be examined. Physical findings are recorded and help establish diagnoses and plan care.
PASS 610 Lecture 1A Introduction to Anatomy.pptxMikeWalls11
This document provides an overview and objectives for a lecture on anatomical terminology and systems review. It introduces topics like the different types of anatomy (systemic, regional, clinical), anatomical planes and positions, directional terms, types of body movements, and gives overviews of several body systems including the integumentary, skeletal, and muscular systems. The key objectives are to distinguish the different types of anatomy, use proper anatomical terminology, identify organs and their functions in different systems, and understand important concepts like anatomical variations, tension lines, and fracture classification systems.
1) Visceral manipulation is a gentle manual therapy developed by Dr. Jean-Pierre Barral to encourage normal mobility and motion of the viscera. It aims to reestablish proprioceptive communication in the body for improved health.
2) The document discusses the four categories of visceral motion, movements of mobility and motility, and the systems that support abdominal organs like the double layer system and turgor.
3) Assessment methods like listening, mobility testing, and manual thermal diagnosis are used to identify restrictions. Treatment uses functional methods, recoil, and induction of motility. Benefits include reduced pain and increased organ health.
Sensory, coordination & gait Examination for UndergradUsama Ragab
The document provides information on examining the sensory system. It discusses the different types of sensation including somatic, visceral, and special senses. It then describes in detail how to examine superficial sensation, deep sensation including vibration, joint position, nerve, and muscle sensation. The document outlines examining dermatomal distribution and patterns of sensory loss. It also discusses examining cortical sensation including tactile localization, two-point discrimination, stereognosis, and other tests. Finally, it provides guidance on examining coordination and gait abnormalities.
The document provides guidance on performing a rheumatological examination. It describes examining various joints including the temporomandibular joint, hands, wrists, elbows, knees, cervical spine, shoulders, and neck. For each joint, it outlines inspecting for abnormalities, palpating for tenderness, swelling, and crepitus, and testing the range of motion. The examinations are to be performed systematically and carefully with the patient's comfort in mind.
This document provides an introduction to physical assessment skills for pharmacists. It discusses the importance of physical exams in assessing patient response to treatment and understanding findings. It then covers the process and sequence of a typical exam, describing inspection, palpation, percussion and auscultation techniques. Key equipment used in exams like stethoscopes and sphygmomanometers are also outlined. The document concludes by discussing assessment of vital signs.
This document provides an overview of acupuncture presented by multiple presenters. It discusses the channel and network theory, the 12 regular channels and 8 extraordinary vessels, functions of channels and networks, and styles and systems of acupuncture including Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Western medical acupuncture. Point categories and groups are explained including transport, alarm, and back transport points. The document also covers adjunctive techniques, the process for choosing treatment points, clinical efficacy research on conditions like pain and stroke, acupuncture theories, and safety.
Physical examination, Fundamentals of Nursing Pooja Koirala
Physical examination is an important tool that collects 15-20% of patient health information. It is performed systematically using sight, hearing, smell and touch. The examination assesses general appearance, vital signs, and each body system through inspection, palpation, percussion and auscultation. The head, eyes, ears, nose, mouth, neck, chest, heart, lungs, abdomen, back, limbs and skin should be examined. Physical findings are recorded and help establish diagnoses and plan care.
This document provides an introduction to human anatomy. It defines anatomy as the study of structures of the human body, both at the macroscopic and microscopic levels. The key points covered are:
1. Anatomy is subdivided into gross anatomy, neuroanatomy, microscopic anatomy, and developmental anatomy.
2. The major body systems studied in anatomy are the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems.
3. Homeostasis refers to the body's ability to maintain stable internal conditions and involves negative and positive feedback mechanisms.
4. Anatomical position, directional terms, regional terms
The document provides information on assessing a patient's lower leg. It describes conducting a subjective assessment through questioning and an objective assessment involving
Part 4 examination of motor and sensory systemAtul Saswat
This document summarizes the examination of the motor and sensory systems. It describes how to examine muscle bulk, tone, power, and involuntary movements. It also outlines how to test various sensory modalities like pain, touch, temperature, proprioception, vibration, and cortical sensations. Key points examined include muscle wasting, tone (loss or increase), power grading, reflexes, coordination, dermatomes, and signs for proprioception. Assessment methods are provided for each test with normal and abnormal findings.
The document provides an overview of assessing the musculo-skeletal system including describing the types of muscles, tendons, ligaments, bones, and joints; it outlines the steps of physical examination including inspection, palpation, range of motion testing; and it provides examples of assessing specific areas like the neck, upper extremities, lower extremities, and knees.
The document provides an overview of assessing the musculo-skeletal system including describing the types of muscles, tendons, ligaments, bones, and joints. It outlines the steps of physical examination including inspection, palpation, range of motion testing, and evaluating muscle strength. The goal of assessment is to identify any abnormalities, pain, or limitations in movement.
The document provides information on assessing the musculo-skeletal system including:
1. It describes the components of the musculo-skeletal system including muscles, tendons, bones, cartilage and joints.
2. It outlines the physical exam process including inspection, palpation, range of motion testing, and assessment of gait, posture, and spinal alignment.
3. Key areas of examination are described for the upper extremities, lower extremities, neck, back, and joints like the knee. Abnormal findings and ranges of motion are defined.
A type of manual therapy in which the muscle or the joint is altered and placed in a position of comfort for certain duration after which the pain disappears completely or gets reduced. this slide show explains about the principles, mechanism and Phases of PRT
Anatomy is the study of the structure of the human body. It can be studied in different ways including regionally, systemically, through gross anatomy, microscopic anatomy, developmental anatomy, surface anatomy, clinical anatomy, applied anatomy, and comparative anatomy. Gross anatomy involves studying structures visible to the naked eye through dissection, while microscopic anatomy uses microscopes to study tissues, cells, and structures. Different regions and systems of the body can also be focused on.
Anatomy is the study of the structure of the human body. It can be studied in different ways including regionally, systemically, through gross anatomy, microscopic anatomy, developmental anatomy, surface anatomy, clinical anatomy, applied anatomy, and comparative anatomy. Gross anatomy involves studying structures visible to the naked eye through dissection, while microscopic anatomy uses microscopes to study tissues, cells, and structures. Different regions and systems of the body can also be focused on.
Lower limb neurological examination frequently appears in OSCEs. You’ll be expected to pick up the relevant clinical signs using your examination skills. This lower limb neurological examination OSCE guide provides a clear, concise, step-by-step approach to performing a neurological examination of the lower limb
The document provides information on performing a sensory examination, including testing superficial sensations like pain, temperature, and touch. It also describes evaluating deep sensations such as proprioception, vibration, and kinesthesia. Finally, it discusses assessing combined cortical sensations including stereognosis, graphesthesia, and two-point discrimination. The examination involves testing various areas of the body using specific tools and techniques, and having the patient respond verbally or by physical demonstration to identify sensations.
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Balancing the meridians - The ancient way to a more healthier way of life! Learn about the main meridians, their basic functions, common used acupuncture points and how we can use them to treat ourselves in our daily life!
Anthropometry involves measuring the human body to assess things like body composition, edema, and limb symmetry. Key anthropometric measurements include length, circumference, width, and skinfold thickness using tools like a tape measure, calipers, and stadiometer. Examples provided include leg length discrepancy tests, Schober's test, and taking girth measurements of various body parts like waist, calf, and ankle. Anthropometric measurements can help clinicians evaluate impairments and monitor rehabilitation progress.
This document discusses anatomical terminology and concepts. It defines anatomy as the study of body parts and their relationships. Key anatomical positions and directional terms are described, such as superior, inferior, anterior, and posterior. The document also outlines the 11 organ systems, body cavities and membranes, planes used to divide the body, and various regions of the abdomen. Common medical imaging techniques like CT scans, MRI, ultrasound, and X-rays are briefly explained.
The document discusses the process of health assessment in nursing. It defines health assessment as collecting both subjective and objective data about a client through interview and physical examination. The purposes of health assessment are outlined as establishing a baseline on a client's health and abilities, identifying risks or problems, and forming the basis for a care plan. The key components of health assessment are described as the health history, physical examination, review of records and tests. Specific techniques used in physical examination like inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation are also explained. The document provides details on preparing the client and environment for examination and lists the typical sequence of a physical assessment.
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The neurological exam can be organized into 7 categories: mental status, cranial nerves, motor system, reflexes, sensory system, coordination, and station and gait. There are different types of sensations including special senses, general sensations, and visceral sensations. Sensory exams test pinprick, light touch, temperature, vibration, joint position sense, and two-point discrimination. Reflexes can be classified as superficial, deep tendon, or pathological. Common reflexes tested include biceps, triceps, brachioradialis, knee jerk, and ankle jerk. Pathological reflexes like Babinski indicate upper motor neuron lesions.
This slide explains the technique of assessing soft tissue manually. the slide show also, describes about the different palpatory methods to assess it as described by janda
This document provides an introduction to human anatomy. It defines anatomy as the study of structures of the human body, both at the macroscopic and microscopic levels. The key points covered are:
1. Anatomy is subdivided into gross anatomy, neuroanatomy, microscopic anatomy, and developmental anatomy.
2. The major body systems studied in anatomy are the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems.
3. Homeostasis refers to the body's ability to maintain stable internal conditions and involves negative and positive feedback mechanisms.
4. Anatomical position, directional terms, regional terms
The document provides information on assessing a patient's lower leg. It describes conducting a subjective assessment through questioning and an objective assessment involving
Part 4 examination of motor and sensory systemAtul Saswat
This document summarizes the examination of the motor and sensory systems. It describes how to examine muscle bulk, tone, power, and involuntary movements. It also outlines how to test various sensory modalities like pain, touch, temperature, proprioception, vibration, and cortical sensations. Key points examined include muscle wasting, tone (loss or increase), power grading, reflexes, coordination, dermatomes, and signs for proprioception. Assessment methods are provided for each test with normal and abnormal findings.
The document provides an overview of assessing the musculo-skeletal system including describing the types of muscles, tendons, ligaments, bones, and joints; it outlines the steps of physical examination including inspection, palpation, range of motion testing; and it provides examples of assessing specific areas like the neck, upper extremities, lower extremities, and knees.
The document provides an overview of assessing the musculo-skeletal system including describing the types of muscles, tendons, ligaments, bones, and joints. It outlines the steps of physical examination including inspection, palpation, range of motion testing, and evaluating muscle strength. The goal of assessment is to identify any abnormalities, pain, or limitations in movement.
The document provides information on assessing the musculo-skeletal system including:
1. It describes the components of the musculo-skeletal system including muscles, tendons, bones, cartilage and joints.
2. It outlines the physical exam process including inspection, palpation, range of motion testing, and assessment of gait, posture, and spinal alignment.
3. Key areas of examination are described for the upper extremities, lower extremities, neck, back, and joints like the knee. Abnormal findings and ranges of motion are defined.
A type of manual therapy in which the muscle or the joint is altered and placed in a position of comfort for certain duration after which the pain disappears completely or gets reduced. this slide show explains about the principles, mechanism and Phases of PRT
Anatomy is the study of the structure of the human body. It can be studied in different ways including regionally, systemically, through gross anatomy, microscopic anatomy, developmental anatomy, surface anatomy, clinical anatomy, applied anatomy, and comparative anatomy. Gross anatomy involves studying structures visible to the naked eye through dissection, while microscopic anatomy uses microscopes to study tissues, cells, and structures. Different regions and systems of the body can also be focused on.
Anatomy is the study of the structure of the human body. It can be studied in different ways including regionally, systemically, through gross anatomy, microscopic anatomy, developmental anatomy, surface anatomy, clinical anatomy, applied anatomy, and comparative anatomy. Gross anatomy involves studying structures visible to the naked eye through dissection, while microscopic anatomy uses microscopes to study tissues, cells, and structures. Different regions and systems of the body can also be focused on.
Lower limb neurological examination frequently appears in OSCEs. You’ll be expected to pick up the relevant clinical signs using your examination skills. This lower limb neurological examination OSCE guide provides a clear, concise, step-by-step approach to performing a neurological examination of the lower limb
The document provides information on performing a sensory examination, including testing superficial sensations like pain, temperature, and touch. It also describes evaluating deep sensations such as proprioception, vibration, and kinesthesia. Finally, it discusses assessing combined cortical sensations including stereognosis, graphesthesia, and two-point discrimination. The examination involves testing various areas of the body using specific tools and techniques, and having the patient respond verbally or by physical demonstration to identify sensations.
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Balancing the meridians - The ancient way to a more healthier way of life! Learn about the main meridians, their basic functions, common used acupuncture points and how we can use them to treat ourselves in our daily life!
Anthropometry involves measuring the human body to assess things like body composition, edema, and limb symmetry. Key anthropometric measurements include length, circumference, width, and skinfold thickness using tools like a tape measure, calipers, and stadiometer. Examples provided include leg length discrepancy tests, Schober's test, and taking girth measurements of various body parts like waist, calf, and ankle. Anthropometric measurements can help clinicians evaluate impairments and monitor rehabilitation progress.
This document discusses anatomical terminology and concepts. It defines anatomy as the study of body parts and their relationships. Key anatomical positions and directional terms are described, such as superior, inferior, anterior, and posterior. The document also outlines the 11 organ systems, body cavities and membranes, planes used to divide the body, and various regions of the abdomen. Common medical imaging techniques like CT scans, MRI, ultrasound, and X-rays are briefly explained.
The document discusses the process of health assessment in nursing. It defines health assessment as collecting both subjective and objective data about a client through interview and physical examination. The purposes of health assessment are outlined as establishing a baseline on a client's health and abilities, identifying risks or problems, and forming the basis for a care plan. The key components of health assessment are described as the health history, physical examination, review of records and tests. Specific techniques used in physical examination like inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation are also explained. The document provides details on preparing the client and environment for examination and lists the typical sequence of a physical assessment.
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The neurological exam can be organized into 7 categories: mental status, cranial nerves, motor system, reflexes, sensory system, coordination, and station and gait. There are different types of sensations including special senses, general sensations, and visceral sensations. Sensory exams test pinprick, light touch, temperature, vibration, joint position sense, and two-point discrimination. Reflexes can be classified as superficial, deep tendon, or pathological. Common reflexes tested include biceps, triceps, brachioradialis, knee jerk, and ankle jerk. Pathological reflexes like Babinski indicate upper motor neuron lesions.
This slide explains the technique of assessing soft tissue manually. the slide show also, describes about the different palpatory methods to assess it as described by janda
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Dr. Tan's Balance Method.pdf (From Academy of Oriental Medicine at Austin)
1. Dr. Tan’s Balance Method
Yuxing Liu
Academy of Oriental Medicine at
Austin
2. Introduction
• Balance method is a series of acupuncture
systems rooted in the concept of healing the
body by balancing meridians
• It was developed by Dr. Richard The-Tan
• Based on TCM theory (Meridian theory)
• Neijing----Contralateral Needling (Juci)
3. Characteristics
1. Easy to do the treatment
2. immediate shift effect in the body
3. mostly used distal points, even no local points for the treatment
Clinical Applications
Many types of pain, such as migraine headache, fibromyalgia, sciatica, arthritis,
musculoskeletal pain and phantom-limb pain.
Pain-like sensations such as numbness, tingling, burning, aching, itching and
cramping on the affected meridians
Internal diseases such as nauseam asthma, IBS, insomnia, palpitation, sore
throat, cough, diarrhea, menorrhagia, P.M.S, Menopause, prostitis and
impotence
Skin diseases: acne, rashes, boils, bumps, pustules, flaking, and swelling
4. Strategy of Using balance method
• 1. Diagnosis based on meridian(s)
Determination of the sick (affected) meridian is the first step to providing fast
relief for the patient’s suffering
• 2. The five systems are used to determine
which meridian(s) should be needled
The Mirroring and Imaging Formats
assist in point selection along those
chosen meridians.
3. Needling
5. Balance Method Treatment
Guidline
• 1. Ask questions, listen, observe and palpate
• 2. Determine the sick meridian at the site of the complaint
• 3. Choose the needled meridian(s) to balance the sick
meridian(s) based on the Five systems, the 12 points
strategy or another advanced system
• 4. Palpate areas that mirror or image the complaint site.
• 5. Selecting points using the Mirroring Format,
• 6. Retain needles 45-90 minutes
• 7. Stimulate the needles at least once during the
treatment
6. Five systems of Balance method
• The Five Systems provide five different
approaches to determine which
Meridian(s) should be needled
7. • The five systems achieve a dynamic
balance by pairing meridians that are pre-
arranged in each particular system
8. System #1: The Anatomical Image system
Features of System #1, the Chinese Anatomical Image system
1) pairs channels with same Chinese meridian name
2) Hand channels treat foot channels and vice versa.
3) Yin channel treats for yin channel, and yang treats yang
4) Treats contra lateral side (opposite side)
9. System #1, the Chinese Anatomical Image system
(Chinese meridian Name-sharing)
1) Diagnose the channel or channels involved and identify by
energetic category.( hand or foot, Shaoyang, Taiyang,
Shaoyin, etc.).
2) Locate the area(s) along the affected channel(s) where the
pain or blockages seem to be.
3) Choose the appropriate diagonal channel ( i.e. L. hand
Shaoyang to treat R. foot Shaoyang, etc.)
4) Using the "anatomical image" principle, find ahshi points
on the diagonal channel that correspond with the area of pain
/blockage.
10. System #2: The "Bie Jing" or Branching Channel
system
Features of the Bie Jing system :
1) Uses Yang channels to treat Yin channels (and vice-versa).
2) Uses Hand channels to treat Foot channels.
3) If the condition treated is one-sided, Bie Jing treats the selected point on the
side that elicits the most Ahshi sensitivity upon palpation.
11. System #3: The Interior/Exterior Relationship
Features of the interior-exterior system :
1) Treats opposite side
2) Treats Yin channels for Yang, Yang channel for Yin:
3)Treats the Zang-fu paired channel. (hand for hand, foot for foot)
12. System #4: The Chinese Clock -- Opposites
Features of the Chinese Clock--Opposite system:
1) Is based on the Chinese Clock.
2) Treats Yang channels for Yin channel problems, Yin channels for Yang channel problems.
3) Treats hand channels for foot channel problems and vice-versa.
4) Depending on palpation and ahshi findings, uses either opposite or same side for treatment.
13. System #5: Chinese Clock -- The Neighbor System
The pairings are always with the
neighbor of the same polarity: Yang
with Yang, Yin with Yin.Thus,
looking at the diagram of the clock
above, the pairings are: (starting
with the Hand-Taiyang or SI
channel),
(1) Small Intestine (SI), with Urinary
Bladder (UB).
(2) Kidney (K), with Pericardium (P).
(3) San Jiao (SJ), with Gall Bladder
(GB).
(4) Liver (Lv), with Lung (Lu).
(5) Large Intestine (LI), with
Stomach (St).
(6) Spleen (Sp), with Heart (H).
14. Features of The Neighbor Clock System:
1) Is based on the Chinese Clock.
2) Treats channels of the same polarity (yin for yin,
yang for yang).
3) Treats the opposite side.
4) Treats foot for hand, vice-versa.
Needle: opposite side
Case: patient presents with hepatitis B, has right hypochondriac pain.
15. Mirroring Format
• First match the sick meridian to an appropriate meridian
by application of one the Five System. Then mirror the
“sick” area to a corresponding anatomical location on the
chosen needled meridian.
• Exact point selection is determined in many cases by
checking for “ashi”points in the mirrored area rather than
the standard acupuncture points
• In most cases, the Mirroring Format balances the upper
limb to the lower limb, or vise versa. System 3 is the only
exception that balances upper limb to upper limb and
lower limb to lower limb.
16. Finger Toe
Hand Foot
Wrist Ankle
Forearm Lower leg
Elbow Knee
Upper arm Thigh
Shoulder Hip
Finger Top of Hip
Hand Hip
Wrist Hip joint
Forearm Thigh
Elbow Knee
Upper arm Lower leg
Shoulder Ankle
Mirroring Format Reverse Mirroring Format
17. Imaging Format
• The imaging Format is a method of point selection
which images the sick area of the body onto a
different area of the body.
• The corresponding area on the needled meridian
often reflects tenderness, weakness or tightness
from the affected meridian of the head, trunk or
limb.
• The limbs can balance the head, and trunk, vice
versa.
18. Needled Area Sick
Image
Area
Reverse Image
Finger/Toe Testicles & anus Top of head
Hand/Foot Genitals, coccyx, sacrum Head & base of skull
Wrist/Ankle Bladder area/lumbo- Sacral
area
Neck and neck joint
Forearm/lower leg Lower abdomen, and lower
back
upper abdomen,rib cage
Chest, mid-upper back
Elbow/Knee Umbilicus level/L-2 Umbilicus level/L-2
Upper arm/upper
leg
Upper abdomen,rib cage,
Chest, mid-upper back
Lower abdomen, and lower
back
Shoulder/hip joint Neck, jaw, base of skull Genitals, coccyx, sacrum
Top of shoulder/top of
hip
Top of head Testicles & anus
Image of LIMBS to head and Trunk
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