5/59/13 Flashcards
Regarding the 5 attributes - Internal Connections means…
Using the body as one connected whole
In order to facilitate internal connection, we should keep in mind the three external harmonies which are….
Shoulder-hip; elbow-knee; wrist-ankle
Protecting your own body and allowing for a good transfer of Qi are two ways in which having _________ ___________ ___________ benefits practice of tui na
Proper body alignment
Sinew Transforming Qi Gong practice Wei Tuo Presents the Pestle strengthens _______ _______, _________ & ____________
shoulder girdle, elbows & wrists
Sinew Transforming Qi Gong practice Prone Tiger Pouncing on its Prey strengthens _______ , _________ & ____________
back, arms & fingers
Sinew Transforming Qi Gong practice Pulling 9 Oxen by their tails strengthens _________ __________ of ______________
Rotational Strength of forearms
Sinew Transforming Qi Gong practice 3 dishes falling to floor strengthens _______ & ________ ______
Legs & aligns back
Sinew Transforming Qi Gong practice Plucking & Resetting stars strengthens _______, _______, _________ & ____________
legs, pectorals, biceps & wrists
Sinew Transforming Qi Gong practice Ball Holding brings _____ to ______/_________
Qi to Hands/Fingers
A Tui na practitioner develops internal awareness mainly bc it will help to….
be more sensitive to changes in the patients body
List 4 characteristics of the basic stance of Qigong….
- 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
One of the purposes for Decompression in back protocol is…..
Opening intervertebral spaces
One of the purposes for Compression in back protocol is…..
Slacken the Anterior Longitudinal Ligament
The back protocol is NOT performed on the ________ spine
Cervical
T/F It is safe to perform the back protocol on patients with herniated discs
True
While learning Tui Na, students should avoid performing Tui Na on patients with these conditions…
- Pregnant, 2. Recent Stroke, 3. Recent Injury or boroken bones, 4. Skin Conditions , 5. Diabetes, 6. Cancers/Tumors, 6. Osteoporosis to name a few.
3 Internal harmonies to have during Tui Na are…
- Mind, 2. Intention (Yi with Energy (Qi) 3. Energy (Qi) with life force (Li)
Name 4-5 Back Protocol that Tui Na is good for…
Osteoarthritis, Spondylolithesis, scoliosis, Sciatica, disc herniation
Name 4-5 Back of the leg protocol that Tui Na is good for…
Piriformis Syndrome, Hip Pain, Sacro-Iliac joint subluxation, Achilles tendonitis
Name 4-5 Front of the leg protocol that Tui Na is good for…
Hip pain, ITB syndrome, ACL/Meniscus tears & MCL/LCL tears
Name 4-5 Neck protocol that Tui Na is good for…
Stiff neck, neck pain, Disc degeneration, arthritis, shoulder pain
Name 4-5 Upper limb protocol that Tui Na is good for…
Scapular pain, Carpal tunnel syndrome, Trigger finger, Arthritic elbow, De Quervains tendonitis
Name 2-3 Face protocol that Tui Na is good for…
Headache, Sinus issues, TMJ, Stress reduction
When conducting hand techniques, a C/I for pneumothorax or those at risk are _________, __________ and thin __________
elderly, young and thin males