Tui Na Structural Final

Question 1

Describe the basic Front of Leg protocol

Answer 1

1) Pinch/Knead the 3 compartments of the thigh
2) Forearm/Palm Dredge the GB channel on the thigh
3) Palm-Edge Rub Roll patellar ligament
4) Hammer over patella
5) Pinch/Knead lower leg
6) Sinew Divide ST channel on lower leg
7) Thumb Press & Round Rub head of fibula and lateral compartment of lower leg
8) Thumb Press & Round Rub SP channel of lower leg
9) Squeeze calf w/ clasped hands
10) Press/Knead/Round Rub w/ thumb around medial/laterla malleolus
11) Press/Knead/Round Rub w/ thumb along sides of calcaneus and in between the metatarsal bones
12) Foulage of the leg

Question 2

Describe the additions to the Front of Leg protocol for Chronic sprained ankle

Answer 2

• Gently pluck the tendons behind the knee
• Press GB 34 and GB 39
• Sinew divide ST channel on lower leg
• Press around the edge of swollen area, then Press inward toward swelling
• Push w/ thumbs away from swelling
• Gently pluck tendons behind the knee
• Press and Dig around medial/lateral malleolus and injured area
• Press KD 4
• Pluck Achilles tendon
• Stabilize and traction the heel and talus
• Knead and Rub-Roll the toes
• Nip the tips of the toes
• Rotate the hip and the knee