title: [Clinical experiences of Professor Li Zhi-dao's acupuncture technique at muscle belly for arthralgia].
abstract: Professor LI Zhi-dao's acupuncture technique at muscle belly and its clinical experiences for the treatment of arthralgia are introduced. From aspects of TCM, anatomical physiology and sports biomechanics, the theory basis of this technique is explained, while its method is elaborated in details from acupoint selection and manipulation combined with classic medical cases. The acupuncture technique at muscle belly is applied at the muscles which already have pathological changes, avoiding re-stimulation on the pain area. It provides new thinking methods and references for acupuncture to treat arthralgia.
authors.forename: Xiao-hua
authors.initials: XH
authors.lastname: Wen
authors.forename: Huan-yu
authors.initials: HY
authors.lastname: Sun
authors.forename: Qiu-lei
authors.initials: QL
authors.lastname: Ma
authors.forename: Ping
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Li
authors.forename: Zhi-dao
authors.initials: ZD
authors.lastname: Li
mesh_terms: D015669:Acupuncture Points; D015670:Acupuncture Therapy / Q000379:methods; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D018771:Arthralgia / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged