Acupoints for Limited Range Of Motion Knee

3 protocols with precise acupoint locations.

Protocol (2 points)

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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:10.1186/1472-6882-2-3

Protocol (16 points)

90%
Point 1 of 16

ST31Thigh Gate

ST31 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Stomach Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 髀關 (bì guān)

🎯 Location: On the anterior side of the thigh on the line connecting asis and laterosuperior corner of the patella on the level of the inferior pubis symphasis when thigh is fixed in the depression the lateral to the sartorius.

⚠️ Cautions: Caution with depth near femoral vessels.

🛡️ Treats: Jaundice, Pain, Thigh Pain, Sciatica, Lower Back Pain

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Text or case report

Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report.

Mikashima Y, Takagi T, Tomatsu T, Horikoshi M, Ikari K, Momohara S. Efficacy of acupuncture during post-acute phase of rehabilitation after total knee arthroplasty. J Tradit Chin Med 2012; 32(4): 545-548

Protocol (2 points)

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LI10Arm Three Miles

LI10 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Large Intestine Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 手三里 (shǒu sān lǐ)

🎯 Location: On the line joining li5 and li11, 2 thumb widths below cubital crease.

⚠️ Cautions: Avoid in cases of local inflammation or injury.

🛡️ Treats: Diarrhea, Vomiting, Abdominal Pain, Pain, Facial Droop

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Text or case report

Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report.

郭锋王建强 张志刚白杰. 针刺“外关穴、手三里穴”为主治疗膝骨性关节炎22例. 中医临床研究 ., 2022 [CNKI]

Related Symptoms

Other symptoms often treated alongside Limited Range Of Motion Knee:

Using Acupoints for Limited Range Of Motion 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 Limited Range Of Motion Knee
  • Symptoms worsen despite treatment
  • If you have underlying health conditions

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