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16 Cards in this Set
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What was Tui Na originally used to treat? |
digestive and pediatric disorders |
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How old is Tui Na |
The oldest known system of massage |
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Where did the Tui Na rolling style originate? |
Shanghai |
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What does Tui Na specialize in? |
Joint and muscle strains |
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What is the immediate therapeutic goal in every Tui Na session? |
To restore the free flow of Qi& blood to relieve suffering. |
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When can accupoints be used to affect Qi flow? (3 part answer) |
In channels In associated organs Physical structures in their proximity |
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What do we do when there is a condition of excess Qi in an area? |
We use dispersing techniques that have a sedative affect & tend to be heavier & slower |
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What do we do if there is deficient Qi in an area? |
We use tonifying techniques to add Qi. These tend to be lighter and faster. |
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What do oscillating techniques create? |
A rhythmic wave pattern throughout the body to release stagnation. |
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What is rolling? |
One of the heaviest of all oscillating techniques. Smooth, even, penetrating... Flex & extend with elbow & wrist. Roll in the direction of muscle fibers, and never directly on the bone. |
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Rolling |
is the handle flipping thing |
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Fingerspringing |
With your thumb -On the Spine (Du channel) -Lamina groove (Hua To Channel) between erector muscles and spinous processes ---- Pop wrists, drop elbow. Smaller wave pattern to be used on specific points or along channels |
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Light kneadings |
whole backside, quick strokes, weight on thumb side |
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moderate kneading |
whole backside w/ whole palm |
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heavy kneading |
w/pisiform: Only where tissue is tight and ropey. Not on bones or joints |
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pushing |
friction technique. Not an oscillating technique. Applied w/ either thumb, knuckle, palm or elbow. Light or heavy pressure. vector is diagonal. |
