ShaoLin Internal & leg protocal

Question 1

What Facilitates qi and blood circulation to & through the lower limb, Open/stimulate bladder, gall bladder, & kidney channels

Answer 1

Back of leg protocol

Question 2

Which protocol Relaxes the muscles/attachments: gluteal muscles, hamstring muscles, & calf muscles, Decompress & realign joints of the hip, knee & ankle

Answer 2

Back of the leg protocol

Question 3

List a few things that the Back of leg protocol is useful for:

Answer 3

Sciatica, Piriformis syndrome, Hip pain, Sacro-iliac joint subluxation; arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Pulled / torn / tight hamstrings, Calf cramping / pain / tightness, Achilles tendonitis, Various knee injuries, Ankle pain / sprain – chronic or acute, Low back pain

Question 4

What Opens & stimulate the stomach, gallbladder, liver & spleen channels and Facilitate qi & blood circulation to & through the lower limb

Answer 4

Front of the leg protocol

Question 5

Which Protocol Relaxes hip flexors, quadriceps muscles, tibialis anterior, calf muscles & Decompress & realign joints of hip, knee & ankle

Answer 5

Front of the leg protocol

Question 6

List a few things that the Front of leg protocol is useful for:

Answer 6

Hip pain, Osteoarthritis hip/knee/ankle, ITB syndrome, ACL/Meniscus tears, MCL/LCL tears, Patellofemoral syndrome / chodromalacia / runner’s knee, Shin splints, Achilles tendonitis, Calf cramping / pain / tightness, Ankle pain / sprain – chronic or acute

Question 7

Moves qi & blood through the gluteal muscles. Relaxes tension around the sacrum, hip, and PSIS - is a function of ___________ on ____________

Answer 7

Rolling on buttocks (1BLP)

Question 8

(2BLP) When you press ________ for 10-30 secs it Unblocks stagnation, moves qi & blood in the GB/UB channels And affects the sciatic nerve & hip joint

Answer 8

GB30 (2BLP)

Question 9

This action helps to Move qi & blood through the UB channel. Relaxes spasm & tightness
in the hamstrings & calves.

Answer 9

Pinch posterior compartment of thigh & calf 3x (3BLP)

Question 10

This action Unblocks stagnation in the bladder channel. Relaxes spasm and tightness
in the hamstrings and calves.

Answer 10

Digital Press from UB36 at heel (bend leg at knee to press UB40) 1x (4BLP)

Question 11

_______/ ______ Achilles tendon ____x to Strongly disperses stagnant qi in the UB channel, Achilles tendon, calves and heel.

Answer 11

Pinch/Pluck; 5-10 x (5BLP)

Question 12

_________/_________/________ ankle for ____secs to Assess, regulate ROM of ankle joint. Facilitate qi flow in the lower limb

Answer 12

Rotate / bend / extend ankle (~30sec) (6BLP)

Question 13

_________ ___ _______ for ____ x to disperse stagnation, move qi and blood through the whole lower limb. Loosens joints, encourage normal ROM of joints. Realigns joints.

Answer 13

foulage the leg; 3-5x (7BLP)

Question 14

_____/_______ thigh _____x in order to Move qi & blood through the Stomach, Liver, Spleen, Kidney, & Gallbladder channels. Relax tightness in the thigh.

Answer 14

Pinch / Grasp thigh (anterior/medial/lateral compartments); 3x each (1FLP)

Question 15

__________ ______ _______ for ______x to dredge qi though the gallbladder channel. Also relaxes the ITB, peroneus.

Answer 15

Dredge GB Channel (3-5x) (2FLP)

Question 16

doing this action prior to moving forward allows you to Assess ROM of patella – up/down, medial/lateral

Answer 16

Gently move Patella [side to side, up and down, note restrictions] (3FLP)

Question 17

This action Relaxes tightness in quatriceps tendon & patellar ligament. Normalizes movement of the patella. Warms the knee. Breaks stagnation. Disperses cold.

Answer 17

Palm edge rub-roll above and below patella (~10sec) (4FLP)

Question 18

This more intense action Relaxes tightness in quatriceps tendon and patellar ligament. Normalizes movement of the patella. Disperses stagnation around the patella.

Answer 18

Hammer patella (~10sec, from 45 degrees, above and below– gently) (5FLP) Bend leg after & stabilize by sitting on foot.

Question 19

With the leg bent you __________ the __________ ____x in order to Relax spasm in the calf. Course qi through UB channel.

Answer 19

Separate the Gastroc 3x (6FLP)

Question 20

Sinew divide btwn _______/_______ ____x to Move qi through GB & St ch. Relax tightness in tibialis anterior & peroneus muscles. Spreads interosseous membrane btwn tibia & fibula

Answer 20

Sinew divide between Tibia / Fibula 3x (7FLP)

Question 21

When you Thumb press / round rub release of calf attachments (@ Tib/Gastroc & Fib/Gastroc) 3x it course qi through _____, _____ & _____ ch….

Answer 21

Course qi through Spleen, Liver, and GB channels. Relax tightness in the calves. (8FLP)

Question 22

_________ the _______ ___x to Relax spasms, bring qi & blood to the calf & Realign joints.

Answer 22

Squeeze the calf 3x (9FLP) - Straighten leg after.

Question 23

This 10th step Relaxes tightness & moves qi & blood at the ankle, heel & btwn metatarsals. Encourages flexibility of the foot & ankle. IT should be done with the leg straightened.

Answer 23

Round rub around Malleoli, Heel, between metatarsals (10FLP)

Question 24

Finally, _________ the ________ _______x in order to Disperse stagnation, move qi & blood through the whole lower limb. Loosen joints, encourage normal ROM of joints & realign joints.

Answer 24

Foulage the leg 3-5x (11FLP)

Question 25

Push down as if against resistance; scapulae draw together. Develop ability to direct qi with mind. Coordinate upper & lower body. Strengthens back & shoulders.

Answer 25

King Arises from his throne (Step 1)

Question 26

Elbows brush body, send qi to hands. Develop ability to direct qi with mind. Coordinate upper and lower body.

Answer 26

Pushing 8 horses forward (Step 2)

Question 27

Shoulders stay relaxed, sunken, gripping action is from back & legs. Develop ability to direct qi. Helpful for grasping, kneading, pinching & wringing.

Answer 27

Pulling 9 oxen backward (Step 3)

Question 28

Coordinate strength of upper & lower body. Strengthens pushing & pressing.

Answer 28

The Overlord holds up the tripod (step 4)

Question 29

Rotation from shoulder girdle/back, chest relaxed. Root of movement from body rather than arms.

Answer 29

The Wind sways the lotus leaves (Step 5)

Question 30

Connects the power of the arms with that of the waist, hips, back and legs. Develops pushing strength.

Answer 30

The Black Dragon Enters the Cave (Step 6)