Pulling Maneuvers

Manipulation: This is a maneuver to quickly and evenly apply traction to one end of the finger, toe, wrist or ankle joint while the other end is fixed. The movement should be nimble and coordinated, but not violent or rough; it is always done along the longitudinal axis of the joint, but not inclined to one side, otherwise the joint and its ligaments may be injured (Fig.3-8).

This is a good method to relax the joint, but the click produced in the joint by pulling should not be intentionally induced, because doing this repeatedly may certainly injure the joint.

Indications: This maneuver is applied to the wrist, ankle, interphalangeal, metacarpophalangeal or metatarsophalangeal joints to relax the joints and improve their movement; it can also improve health and slow the aging process. This method can be used to treat senile diseases, local diseases of the joint, and maintain health. It also can be used in combination with the twisting and kneading maneuvers.

9. Rubbing maneuver:
Manipulation: The finger, thenar and/or hypothenar prominence or root of the palm is firmly put at a certain part of the hand or foot to do quick linear movement. To apply the rubbing.

Indication: The rubbing maneuver is better to be applied along the bones of the hand and foot, especially on the palm of the hand and sole of the foot to treat chronic diseases, deficient and cold diseases, and mental diseases; and it is also useful for maintaining health and strengthening the body. It also can be used in combination with other maneuvers.

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