Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Basic Tuina Manipulations
1.1 Catapult-plucking manipulation 001
1.2 Rolling manipulation 003
1.3 Vibrating manipulation 005
1.4 Pointing manipulation 007
1.5 Pushing manipulation 007
1.6 Grasping manipulation 009
1.7 Pressing manipulation 011
1.8 Kneading and twisting manipulation 012
1.9 Circular rubbing manipulation 014
1.10 Sweeping manipulation 015
1.11 Rotating manipulation 016
1.12 Shaking manipulation 017
1.13 Concentrating manipulation 018
1.14 Pinching manipulation 019
1.15 Knocking manipulation 021
1.16 Palm-twisting manipulation 022
1.17 Patting manipulation 023
1.18 Linear rubbing manipulation 023
Chapter 2 Tuina Manipulations Applied on Different Part of the Body
2.1 Tuina manipulations applied on the head 025
2.1.1 Basic tuina manipulations applied on the head 025
2.1.2 Other tuina manipulations applied on the head 029
2.1.3 Cases of syndrome differentiation for clinical tuina manipulations 030
2.2 Tuina manipulations applied on the neck 032
2.2.1 Basic tuina manipulations applied on the neck 032
2.2.2 Other tuina manipulations applied on the neck 035
2.2.3 Cases of syndrome differentiation for clinical tuina manipulations 039
2.3 Tuina manipulations applied on the thoracic and abdominal region 040
2.3.1 Basic tuina manipulations applied on the thoracic and abdominal region 040
2.3.2 Cases of syndrome differentiation for clinical tuina manipulations 046
2.4 Tuina manipulations applied on the back and waist 048
2.4.1 Basic tuina manipulations applied on the back and waist 048
2.4.2 Other tuina manipulations applied on the back and waist 054
2.4.3 Cases of syndrome differentiation for clinical tuina manipulations 064
2.5 Tuina manipulations applied on the shoulder 066
2.5.1 Basic tuina manipulations applied on the shoulder 066
2.5.2 Other tuina manipulations applied on the shoulder 073
2.6 Tuina manipulations applied on the elbow 075
2.6.1 Basic tuina manipulations applied on the elbow 075
2.6.2 Cases of syndrome differentiation for clinical tuina manipulations 077
2.7 Tuina manipulations applied on the wrist and palm 078
2.7.1 Basic tuina manipulations applied on the wrist and palm 078
2.7.2 Other tuina manipulations applied on the wrist and palm 082
2.7.3 Cases of syndrome differentiation for clinical tuina manipulations 082
2.8 Tuina manipulations applied on the hip and thigh 083
2.8.1 Basic tuina manipulations applied on the hip and thigh 083
2.8.2 Cases of syndrome differentiation for clinical tuina manipulations 085
2.9 Tuina manipulations applied on the knee and calf 086
2.9.1 Basic tuina manipulations applied on the knee and calf 086
2.9.2 Cases of syndrome differentiation for clinical tuina manipulations 090
2.10 Tuina manipulations applied on the foot and ankle 091
2.10.1 Basic tuina manipulations applied on the foot and ankle 091
2.10.2 Other tuina manipulations applied on the foot and ankle 094
2.10.3 Cases of syndrome differentiation for clinical tuina manipulations 095
2.11 Manipulations for infantile tuina 096
2.11.1 Basic manipulations for infantile tuina 099
2.11.2 Other manipulations for infantile tuina 103
2.11.3 Cases of syndrome differentiation for clinical tuina manipulations 109
Chapter 3 Exercises for Manipulation Practice
3.1 Eighteen Exercises for practice 116
3.1.1 Exercises for the prevention and treatment of the pain on the neck and shoulder 116
3.1.2 Exercises for prevention and treatment of the pain on the lower back 121
3.1.3 Exercises for prevention and treatment of the pain on the hip and legs 126
3.1.4 Exercises for prevention and treatment of the pain on the joints 130
3.1.5 Exercises for prevention and treatment of the tenosynovitis 134
3.1.6 Exercises for prevention and treatment of the disorder of visceral function 138
3.2 Baduanjin Exercise on the bed 142
3.2.1 General requirements 143
3.2.2 Basic Movement 144
3.3 The Relaxation Exercise 151
3.3.1 Mind relaxation 152
3.3.2 Vibrating relaxation 155
3.3.3 Tapping relaxation 155
Appendix Meridians and Points Query Table
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Preface
Tuina therapy, as an important part of traditional Chinese medicine and has a long history. It plays an irreplaceable role in the prevention and treatment of many diseases and is diversifiedby various factions, and different characteristic. This book is a collection of Professor CuiShusheng’s manual techniques as well as notations of his experience through clinical practice.The book includes effective manipulations in clinical practice as much as possible foramateurs practitioners to apply efficiently.
This book is divided into three parts:
Basic Tuina Manipulations: This chapter introduces the commonly used basic tuina manipulations, including definition, mechanism of action, operating positions, methodsand attention points. Those tuina manipulations are widely used and applicable for most indications requiring tuina therapy.
Tuina Manipulations Applied on Different Part of the Body: This chapter includes 11 sections which introduce the tuina manipulations used on 10 parts of the body and the technique of pediatrics. Each section includes the basic tuina manipulations, special tuina techniques and clinical application. The basic tuina manipulations are common manipulations used in treatment of most illnesses occurring in relevant part of the body in clinic. The manipulations explained in the first chapter are not repeated here. Special tuina techniques are those used for some illnesses occurring in relevant part of the body. Clinical application provides some cases treated by Professor Cui Shusheng, and his manual techniques on specified diseases are summarized. This part includes the manipulations mentioned above, thus no atlas is provided. Exercises for Manipulation Practice: This c hapter mainly introduces Eighteen Exercises for practice, Baduanjin Exercise on the bed, and Relaxing Exercise for the cultivation of the tuina practitioner.
The diseases mentioned in the book involve traumatology diseases, orthopedic diseases, medical diseases, gynecological diseases, pediatric diseases, etc., thus it can be used clinically by medical working staff, used for both teaching and scientific research, and it can be consulted by amateurs as well. If there are any improper descriptions, please point them out so that they can be corrected.
The writing work of this book is done by the Study Group Led By Nationally-Acclaimed TCM Doctor Cui Shusheng. We would like to thank Ilyas Ambeyah Hamid and Jonathan M. Fields Ap from American for their arduous labor in the revision of this book.
The authors
August 2017 in Beijing,China
