Acupuncture Points for Dystrophy Myotonic

1 sourced protocol, each with its citation.

Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean

Single-point entry

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Facial WeaknessMyotonia GripMuscle Distal WeaknessDystrophy Myotonic

TB09Four Rivers

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🗺️ Meridian: Triple Burner Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 四瀆 (sì dú)

🎯 Location: On the lateral side of the forearm 5 thumb widths below olecranon the between radius and ulna.

⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.

🛡️ Treats: Fever, Deafness, Arm Pain, Excessive Sleepiness, Voice Loss

Study-reported

Electroacupuncture · 29 sessions over 90 days

Improved from baseline; no control group

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000021845 ↗
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Related symptoms

Often treated alongside Dystrophy Myotonic:

Myotonia GripFacial WeaknessMuscle Distal Weakness

Points cited for Dystrophy Myotonic

How often each point appears across the 1 entries ranked highest for Dystrophy Myotonic. Citation frequency, not a recommendation.

  • TB09Four RiversTriple Burner Meridian1 of 1

How the studies delivered it

What the 1 studies behind the entries above ran, counted once per study. A record of the trials, not a recommendation.

  • Electroacupuncture1 of 1

After a treatment: what large safety surveys recorded, and which reactions need a doctor.

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