Thoughts About the Location of Point Zusanli (ST36) / 上海针灸杂志

ObjectiveTo explore a more perfect method for acupoint location by taking point Zusanli (ST36) as an example. MethodPoint Zusanli was located during extension and flexion of the knee joint. The selected points were not at the same place. Its reason was explained. The method of locating point Zusanli was exploredin flexion of the knee.ResultDuring extension and flexion of the knee joint, point Dubi(ST35)shifted superiorly and inferiorly. Therefore, the influence of this factor on the location of point Zusanli was considered when the acupoint was located usingpoint Dubi as a reference point.ConclusionBecause different body positions are often required when acupoints are clinically located, attention should be paid to the problem of how to correctly locate acupoints in different body positions. Again becausethe positions of acupuncture points are changeable and relative, the location of acupoints should be finally determined by acupuncturist using the method of acupoint examination under the direction of various location methods. Therefore, the relationshipbetween locating methods such as bone-length measurements and actual positions of acupoints is worthy to be considered again. Only not abandoning but also not depending on measurements is a more perfect method for acupoint location.

Personal Experience on Palpation of the Spine / 针灸推拿医学（英文版）

In addition to conventional palpation method, examination on vertebral range of motion (ROM) and mobility can help to determine a pathological displacement and thus provide solid basis for spinal tuina manipulation.