Acupuncture Points for Motor Impairment Hand

3 sourced protocols, each with its citation.

Points cited for Motor Impairment Hand

How often each point appears across the 3 entries ranked highest for Motor Impairment Hand. Citation frequency, not a recommendation.

  • TB05Outer GateTriple Burner Meridian2 of 3
  • LI04Junction ValleyLarge Intestine Meridian1 of 3
  • LI11Pond At The BendLarge Intestine Meridian1 of 3
  • LI15Shoulder And ClavicleLarge Intestine Meridian1 of 3
  • LU10Fish BorderLung Meridian1 of 3
  • PC07Great MoundPericardium Meridian1 of 3
  • SI03Back StreamSmall Intestine Meridian1 of 3

Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean

Protocol (5 points)

100%

LU10 · LI04 · LI15 · SI03 · TB05

Point 1 of 5

LU10Fish Border

LU10 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Lung Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 魚際 (yú jì)

🎯 Location: On the radial aspect of the midpoint of the 1st metacarpal bone on the junction of the red and white skin of the hand.

⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.

🛡️ Treats: Cough, Fever, Anxiety, Tongue Coating Yellow, Heat Deficiency

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20230420-k0004

Single-point entry

90%

PC07Great Mound

PC07 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Pericardium Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 大陵 (dà líng)

🎯 Location: In the middle of the transverse crease of the wrist between tendons of the palmaris longus and flexor carpi radialis.

⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.

🛡️ Treats: Chest Pain, Fever, Anxiety, Palpitations, Jaundice

Text or case report

Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report.

Ali Zailaa. Magnetic Resonance Imaging Evaluation of Acupuncture Effects on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Queensland's institutional digital repository (The University of Queensland), 2010

Protocol (2 points)

90%

LI11 · TB05

Point 1 of 2

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 lu5 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

Text or case report

Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report.

廖少钦江征卓丽萍黄赛娥. 穴位不同针刺方式促进缺血性脑卒中手功能恢复的研究. 中国康复医学杂志 ., 2015 [CNKI]
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Using Acupoints for Motor Impairment Hand

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 Motor Impairment Hand
  • Symptoms worsen despite treatment
  • If you have underlying health conditions

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