Acupuncture Points for Disability Mobility

3 sourced protocols, each with its citation.

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Points cited for Disability Mobility

How often each point appears across the 3 entries ranked highest for Disability Mobility. Citation frequency, not a recommendation.

  • GB34Yang Mound SpringGallbladder Meridian2 of 3
  • SP10Sea Of BloodSpleen Meridian2 of 3
  • ST34Ridge MoundStomach Meridian2 of 3
  • ST35Calf's NoseStomach Meridian2 of 3
  • ST36Leg Three MilesStomach Meridian2 of 3
  • BL40Middle Of The CreaseBladder Meridian1 of 3
  • KD03Great StreamKidney Meridian1 of 3
  • KD10Yin ValleyKidney Meridian1 of 3
  • LI04Junction ValleyLarge Intestine Meridian1 of 3
  • LI11Pond At The BendLarge Intestine Meridian1 of 3
  • LV03Great SurgeLiver Meridian1 of 3
  • SP05Metal HillSpleen Meridian1 of 3

Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean

Protocol (8 points)

100%

LI11 · ST34 · ST35 · ST43 · SP05 · KD03 · KD10 · GB34

Point 1 of 8

LI11Pond At The Bend

LI11 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Large Intestine Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 曲池 (qū chí)

🎯 Location: When elbow is flexed point is in the depression the at the lateral end of the transverse cubital crease midway between LU05 and lateral epicondyle of the humerus.

⚠️ Cautions: Monitor blood pressure and avoid strong stimulation where hypertension is uncontrolled or unstable; hypertensive crisis is a medical emergency. Avoid excessive stimulation in weak patients.

🛡️ Treats: Diarrhea, Dizziness, Heat, Vomiting, Abdominal Bloating

Study-reported

Needling · a 8-week course

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1093/ecam/nen080 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. ST34, ST35, GB34 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1111/1756-185x.70398 ↗

Protocol (5 points)

100%

LI04 · ST36 · SP06 · SP10 · LV03

Point 1 of 5

LI04Junction Valley

LI04 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Large Intestine Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 合谷 (hé gǔ)

🎯 Location: On the dorsum of the hand between 1st & 2nd metacarpal bones approximately in the middle of the 2nd metacarpal bone on the radial side.

⚠️ Cautions: Traditionally forbidden in pregnancy – these are the points used to bring on labour at term. Controlled data show no excess of preterm birth or stillbirth (Carr 2015), but in pregnancy needle only on a clear obstetric indication.

🛡️ Treats: Fever, Tinnitus, Release Exterior, Absent Periods, Wind

Study-reported

Needling · 24 sessions over 12 weeks

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000029077 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. ST36, SP10 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1111/1756-185x.70398 ↗

Protocol (7 points)

100%

ST34 · ST35 · ST36 · SP09 · SP10 · BL40 · GB34

Point 1 of 7

ST34Ridge Mound

ST34 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Stomach Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 梁丘 (liáng qiū)

🎯 Location: When knee is flexed point is 2 thumb widths above the laterosuperior border of the patella.

⚠️ Cautions: Caution with depth.

🛡️ Treats: Knee Pain, Wind, Numbness, Leg Pain, Pain

Study-reported

Needling

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1111/1756-185x.70398 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. ST34, ST35, GB34 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1093/ecam/nen080 ↗
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How the studies delivered it

What the 3 studies behind the entries above ran, counted once per study. A record of the trials, not a recommendation.

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