Scalp & Electro Acupuncture Flashcards
Paralysis of upper limb (opposite side)
2nd/3rd Fifths of Motor Area
(Upper Limb)
Paralysis of the lower limb (opposite side)
Upper 1/5 of Motor Area
(Lower Limb and Trunk)
Upper motor neuron paralysis of face (opposite side)
Lower 2/5 of Motor Area
(Facial) {Speech #1}
Motor aphasia, dribbling saliva, impaired speech
Lower 2/5 of Motor Area
(Facial) {Speech #1}
A line starting from a point 0.5cm posterior to midpoint of midline and stretching diagonally across the head to a point at the intersection of the zygomatic arch (superior margin) with the hairline at the temple
Motor Area
A line parallel and 1.5cm posterior to the Motor Line
Sensory Area
Low back pain (opposite side), numbness or paraesthesia in that area
upper 1/5 Sensory Area
(Lower Limbs & Trunk)
Occipital Headache, stiff neck, vertigo
upper 1/5 Sensory Area
(Lower Limbs & Trunk)
Pain, numbness or other paraesthesia of upper limb (opposite side)
2nd/3rd Fifths of Sensory Motor Area
(Upper Limbs)
Migraine headache, Trigeminal Neuralgia, toothache (opposite side)
Lower 2/5 of Sensory Area
(Facial)
arthritis of the temporomandibular joint
Lower 2/5 of Sensory Area
(Facial)
Parallel with and 1.5cm to Chorea and tremor control area
Blood Vessel Dilation and Constriction
superficial edema, hypertension
Blood Vessel Dilation and Constriction
Horizontal line 1.5cm above and centered on the apex of the ear, 4cm in length
Vertigo & Hearing
tinnitus, veritgo, diminished hearing, Meniere’s Syndrome
Vertigo & Hearing
Overlaps vertigo & hearing area at midpoint and continues 3cm posteriorly
Speech #3
receptive aphasia
Speech #3
paralysis, pain, or numbness of lower limb
Leg Motor & Sensory
acute lower back sprain, nocturnal urination, prolapsed uterus
Leg Motor & Sensory
Parallel with the midline of head, 1cm beside midpoint (bilaterally), about 3cm in length
Leg Motor & Sensory
Vertical line 2cm beside tuber parietal on back of head, 3cm in length
Speech #2
Nominal aphasia (cant remember names)
Speech #2
1cm lateral to external occipital protuberance, parallel to the midline of head, 4cm in length extending upward
Vision
Cortical blindness
Vision
3cm lateral to external occipital protuberance, parallel to midline of head, 4cm in length, extending downward
Balance
Loss of balance due to cerebellar disorders
Balance
CONTRALATERAL SIDE of the head is used when
disease is affecting ONE LIMB
Stimulate sites on BOTH SIDES of the head when
Disease affecting limbs BILATERALLY
in nature as hypertension, arteriosclerosis accompanied by numbness in the limbs, urticaria or illness that are difficult to distinguish one side from the other, should be treated on BOTH SIDES of the scalp when
Disease of internal organs, SYSTEMIC
SMTV (Santa Monica TV) stands for
{goes posteriorly -> anteriorly}
Sensory
Motor
chorea & Tremor
blood Vessel dilation & constriction area
What is the treatment time for electro acupuncture
10-20mins., as long as 4-5hours
Regular Frequencies are BEST for treating
- pain and spasms
- drain excess
Frequencies that Alternate quick and slow treats
- preferable for treating paralysis & numbness
- strengthen xu
- needle that has been used for burning moxa
- silver needles
- patients with a history of a heart disease
- electrical path crossing the heart ARE ALL
Contr-Indications for Elector-Acupuncture
Once the 26-28 gauge (2.5-3inch) needle is inserted into the scalp the needle should be…
Rapidly twisted (200 times per minute is ideal)
->do NOT further raise or thrust... ie. no lifting or thrusting
