Integrated Sports Massage Therapy–A Comprehensive Handbook by Anders Jelvéus

Author:Anders Jelvéus
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 978-0-443-10126-7
Publisher: Churchill Livingstone
Published: 2011-04-28T16:00:00+00:00

Figure 9.1 Acupuncture channels

2. Extraordinary points. These points have distinct names and locations not always immediately associated with the regular channels. Even though they are situated in many different areas of the body, they are still related to the meridian system, and are commonly used to treat specific conditions.

3. Ah Shi points. Local acupoints, tender upon pressure, which are often used during treatment of different pain syndromes.

Acupuncture channels (Fig. 9.1)

The acupoints have distinctly uniform locations, given through a combination of anatomical landmarks and the personally adapted measurement units called “cun.” The cun units are measured from the treated athlete's body.

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