Acupuncture Points for Proprioception Loss

2 sourced protocols, each with its citation.

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Points cited for Proprioception Loss

How often each point appears across the 2 entries ranked highest for Proprioception Loss. Citation frequency, not a recommendation.

  • KD03Great StreamKidney Meridian2 of 2
  • LV03Great SurgeLiver Meridian2 of 2
  • SP06Three Yin IntersectionSpleen Meridian2 of 2
  • BL60Kunlun (Mountains)Bladder Meridian1 of 2
  • GV20100 ConvergencesGoverning Vessel1 of 2
  • KD06Shining SeaKidney Meridian1 of 2
  • KD07Returning FlowKidney Meridian1 of 2
  • LI04Junction ValleyLarge Intestine Meridian1 of 2
  • ST34Ridge MoundStomach Meridian1 of 2
  • ST36Leg Three MilesStomach Meridian1 of 2
  • ST40Abundant BulgeStomach Meridian1 of 2

Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean

Protocol (9 points)

100%

LI04 · ST36 · SP06 · BL60 · KD03 · KD06 · KD07 · LV03 · GV20

Point 1 of 9

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

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1016/j.ejon.2022.102171 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. SP06, KD03, LV03 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.4239/wjd.v14.i12.1813 ↗

Protocol (5 points)

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ST34 · ST40 · SP06 · KD03 · LV03

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

Study-reported

Needling · a 8-week course

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.4239/wjd.v14.i12.1813 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. SP06, KD03, LV03 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1016/j.ejon.2022.102171 ↗
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How the studies delivered it

What the 2 studies behind the entries above ran, counted once per study. A record of the trials, not a recommendation.

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