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Question 1

Regarding the 5 attributes - Internal Connections means…

Answer 1

Using the body as one connected whole

Question 2

In order to facilitate internal connection, we should keep in mind the three external harmonies which are….

Answer 2

Shoulder-hip; elbow-knee; wrist-ankle

Question 3

Protecting your own body and allowing for a good transfer of Qi are two ways in which having _________ ___________ ___________ benefits practice of tui na

Answer 3

Proper body alignment

Question 4

Sinew Transforming Qi Gong practice Wei Tuo Presents the Pestle strengthens _______ _______, _________ & ____________

Answer 4

shoulder girdle, elbows & wrists

Question 5

Sinew Transforming Qi Gong practice Prone Tiger Pouncing on its Prey strengthens _______ , _________ & ____________

Answer 5

back, arms & fingers

Question 6

Sinew Transforming Qi Gong practice Pulling 9 Oxen by their tails strengthens _________ __________ of ______________

Answer 6

Rotational Strength of forearms

Question 7

Sinew Transforming Qi Gong practice 3 dishes falling to floor strengthens _______ & ________ ______

Answer 7

Legs & aligns back

Question 8

Sinew Transforming Qi Gong practice Plucking & Resetting stars strengthens _______, _______, _________ & ____________

Answer 8

legs, pectorals, biceps & wrists

Question 9

Sinew Transforming Qi Gong practice Ball Holding brings _____ to ______/_________

Answer 9

Qi to Hands/Fingers

Question 10

A Tui na practitioner develops internal awareness mainly bc it will help to….

Answer 10

be more sensitive to changes in the patients body

Question 11

List 4 characteristics of the basic stance of Qigong….

Answer 11

1. Relaxed shoulder with connection to Du 20, 2. Squared hips, 3. Relaxed breathing & 4. Tongue at the top of the mouth and chin slightly tucked in for connecting with Ren 15 &16

Question 12

One of the purposes for Decompression in back protocol is…..

Answer 12

Opening intervertebral spaces

Question 13

One of the purposes for Compression in back protocol is…..

Answer 13

Slacken the Anterior Longitudinal Ligament

Question 14

The back protocol is NOT performed on the ________ spine

Answer 14

Cervical

Question 15

T/F It is safe to perform the back protocol on patients with herniated discs

Answer 15

True

Question 16

While learning Tui Na, students should avoid performing Tui Na on patients with these conditions…

Answer 16

1. Pregnant, 2. Recent Stroke, 3. Recent Injury or boroken bones, 4. Skin Conditions , 5. Diabetes, 6. Cancers/Tumors, 6. Osteoporosis to name a few.

Question 17

3 Internal harmonies to have during Tui Na are…

Answer 17

1. Mind, 2. Intention (Yi with Energy (Qi) 3. Energy (Qi) with life force (Li)

Question 18

Name 4-5 Back Protocol that Tui Na is good for…

Answer 18

Osteoarthritis, Spondylolithesis, scoliosis, Sciatica, disc herniation

Question 19

Name 4-5 Back of the leg protocol that Tui Na is good for…

Answer 19

Piriformis Syndrome, Hip Pain, Sacro-Iliac joint subluxation, Achilles tendonitis

Question 20

Name 4-5 Front of the leg protocol that Tui Na is good for…

Answer 20

Hip pain, ITB syndrome, ACL/Meniscus tears & MCL/LCL tears

Question 21

Name 4-5 Neck protocol that Tui Na is good for…

Answer 21

Stiff neck, neck pain, Disc degeneration, arthritis, shoulder pain

Question 22

Name 4-5 Upper limb protocol that Tui Na is good for…

Answer 22

Scapular pain, Carpal tunnel syndrome, Trigger finger, Arthritic elbow, De Quervains tendonitis

Question 23

Name 2-3 Face protocol that Tui Na is good for…

Answer 23

Headache, Sinus issues, TMJ, Stress reduction

Question 24

When conducting hand techniques, a C/I for pneumothorax or those at risk are _________, __________ and thin __________

Answer 24

elderly, young and thin males