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Acupoints for Functional Limitation Knee

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Protocol (5 points)

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Knee PainOsteoarthritis KneeStiffness KneeFunctional Limitation Knee
Point 1 of 5

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

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Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1186/1472-6882-13-59 ↗

Protocol (2 points)

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Knee PainOsteoarthritis KneeStiffness KneeFunctional Limitation Knee
Point 1 of 2

ST35Calf's Nose

ST35 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Stomach Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 犊鼻 (dú bí)

🎯 Location: When knee is flexed point is at the lower border of the patella in the depression the lateral to the patellar ligament.

⚠️ Cautions: Rule out fracture, dislocation and joint instability before needling, and do not needle into an acutely swollen joint or a haemarthrosis.

🛡️ Treats: Swelling, Pain, Channel Stagnation, Swollen Knee, Leg Muscle Wasting

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Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1186/s13063-017-1846-2 ↗

Related Symptoms

Other symptoms often treated alongside Functional Limitation Knee:

Osteoarthritis KneeKnee PainStiffness Knee

Using Acupoints for Functional Limitation Knee

Self-Treatment Guidelines

  • Locate acupoints using anatomical landmarks
  • Apply firm, steady pressure for 1-3 minutes
  • Treat 2-3 times daily for best results

When to Seek Professional Help

  • Severe or persistent Functional Limitation Knee
  • Symptoms worsen despite treatment
  • If you have underlying health conditions

Disclaimer: The acupoint information provided is for educational purposes only.