Huisheng Xie, DVM PhD

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Classical Acupuncture points in Dogs Cats

Top 77 points
Huisheng Xie, DVM PhD
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Classical Point

• What?

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Acupuncture History
Sun Yang Alias Bole Veterinarian Qinmugong per
iod
659 B.C. to 621 B.C. Bole Zhen-jing
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Boles Canon of Veterinary Acupuncture

• Sun Yang
• 659 to 621 B.C.
• Bole Zhenjing

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Acupuncture History
Yuan-Hengs Therapeutic Treatise of Horses
Yuan Heng Liao Ma Ji

• 1608
• Benyuan Yu
• Benheng Yu
• Veterinarian
• Ming Dynasty
• 1368 to 1644

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Canine Classical Point

• No meridian lines. Only location of points.
• Its own points
• Liu-feng
• From horses
• Bai-hui
• From cattle
• Shan Gen (mountain base)
• From pigs
• An-shen
• From lab animal studies (rats, mice)
• Transpositional from people to rats/mice
• From rats/mice to dogs/cats ST-36, GB-34

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Canine Classical Point Why

• Simply it works.

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Head regions 23 points Trunks 26 points
Limbs 28 points
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Head and Neck (HN) region

• 23 points (1 to 23)

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Head and Neck (HN) region (01 to 23)
GV-17 Xie-01
01 Tian-men Gate of Heaven
Tian-men
LO on the dorsal midline b/t
the caudal rim of the 2 ear base
ME Perpendicular insertion 0.3 cun IN epile
psy, seizure, loss of voice, dizzy
Ref Crossing (Jiao-hui) pt b/w GV BL
02 Da-feng-men Great Wind Gate, GV-21, Xie-02
LO on the dorsal midline b/t the cranial rim of
the 2 ear base ME Horizontal insertion toward
GV-17 (sedation) or GV-24 (tonification) for 0.
5-1 cun IN Internal wind epilepsy, seizure,
tremor headache, vertigo, nasal congestion/disch
arge calming down point
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Xie-04
03 Long-hui Meeting of dragons
Long-hui
LO on the midpoint b/t the two temporal
fossae. ME Perpendicular insertion 0.3 cun
IN epilepsy, seizure, nasal congestion Ref
Yin-tang in people
Tai-yang
04 Tai-yang Great Yang
LO In the depression about 1 cun posterior to
the lateral canthus. ME Perpendicular insertio
n 0.5 to 1 cun IN Facial paralysis, headache,
conjunctivitis or other acute eye problems
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Xie-05
05 Shan-gen Mountain base
LO on the dorsal midline of boundary b/t hairy
non-hairy areas ME Perpendicular insertion 0.3
cun IN Loss of appetite, sinusitis, coma, sho
ck, wind-cold, wind-heat Ref Transposition fro
m bovine points
Shan-gen
GV-26
06 Ren-zhong/Shui-gou the center of man/water
passage, Xie-07, GV-26
LO At the intersection b/t dorsal and middle 1/3
of the philtrum ME Perpendicular insertion for
0.3 cun IN Coma, shock, fever, bronchitis, Lu
ng Heat, facial paralysis Ref Crossing pt b/t
GV, LI, ST.
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BL-1
07 Jing-ming Brighten eye
Xie-10
BL-1
LO At the medial canthus b/t the upper and lower
eyelid ME Push the eyeball laterally and
perpendicular insertion 0.1 cun
Not twisting the needle Contraindica
tion of moxa IN Conjunctivitis, keratitis, liv
er heat or other acute eye problems
Ref Crossing pt among 5 channels (SI, BL, ST, y
in-qiao, Yang-qiao)
ST-1
San-jiang
08 Cheng-qi, Receiving Tears Yu-04, ST-1
LO In the midpoint of lower eyelid
ME Perpendicular insertion for 0.3 cun Do not
twist the needle after needling
Contraindication of moxa IN Ocular discharge,
abnormal tears, Uveitis, KCS, facial paralysis
Ref Crossing pt b/t BL-, Yang-qiao and CV.
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09 San-jiang, Three rivers Yu-05 from equine
BL-1
LO On angular vein. 1 cun below medial canthus
ME Dry needling or hemo-acupuncture IN Uvei
tis, KCS, constipation, abdominal pain.
ST-1
San-jiang
10 Ying-Xiang receive fragrance, Xie-08, LI-20
LO In the nasal labial groove, at the level of
the midpoint of the lateral border of the ala
nasi ME Oblique insertion for 0.3 cun Contra
indication of moxa IN Nasal congestion, facial
paralysis Ref Crossing pt b/t ST and LI.
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12 Nao-shu, brain association point
Nao-shu
LO In the upper 1/3 between the cranial
medial aspect of ear base and GB-1.
ME Perpendicular insertion for 0.3 cun IN S
eizure, shen disturbance
Bi-tong
11 Bi-tong, nose passing
LO In the midpoint between LI-20 and BL-1.
ME Perpendicular insertion for 0.3 cun IN N
asal congestion, sinusitis, facial paralysis
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13 Feng-chi Wind Pond, Xie-23, GB-20
LO In the depression rostral and medial to the
cranial edge of the wings of the atlas in a
depression below the occipital bones and medial
to the jugular process.
GB-20
TH17
14 Yi-feng Wind Screen, Xie-22, TH-17
LO Ventral to the ear in the depression between
the mandible and the mastoid process
Transpositionally from swine acupoints
15 An-shen Pacify Shen
LO Halfway b/t GB-20 and TH-17 caudal to the ear
base
IN External Wind, Internal Wind, seizure,
Calming down shen cervical stiffness, headache,
nose-bleeding, nasal discharge/congestion,
facial paralysis, swelling in the face, otitis,
deafness,
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16 Shang-guan, upper joint, YU-7, GB-3
LO In the depression caudal end of
temporomandibular joint.

Ref Crossing point between GB and ST.
17 Xia-guan, lower joint, YU-8, ST-7
LO In the depression caudal to masserter,
cranial to temporomandibular joint.

Ref Crossing point between ST and GB.
18 Bao-sai Embrace mandible from equine
LO Intersection of line from medial canthus to
mandible angle and
extension of anguli oris
IN Dental pain, mandible pain, facial
paralysis
Headache, head-shaking
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19 Er-jian Ear Tip
Xie-24
LO On the convex surface of the ear
at the auricular vein on the tip of ear
ME Dry needling or hemo-acupuncture IN abdo
minal pain, fever, wind-heat, heat
20 Cheng-jiang Receiving saliva CV-24
LO Midline 1 cun to rim of lower lip
ME Perpendicular insertion 0.3 to 0.5 cun IN
excessive salivation, cold-damp, facial
paralysis Ref Crossing point between CV and ST
Transpositional from equine.
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21 Hua-tuo-jia-ji at cervical region
LO 0.5 dorsal to cervical vertebrae

IN cervical stiffness, wobblers disease
22. Jian-wei, strengthen stomach
LO Upper 1/3 of the jugular group,
Between vein and cervical vertebra

IN Anoraxia, vomit, stomach disorders
23 Lian-quan CV-23
LO At the ventral midline just cranial to
throat. IN excessive salivation, laryngeal hem
iplegia Ref Crossing point between CV and Yin
Wei
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Trunk and Tail (TT) region

• 26 points (24To 49)

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Trunk and Tail (TT) region
24 Da-zhui Great vertebrae Xie-26, GV-14
LO In the dorsal midline b/t C7 T1
IN Fever, cervical neuralgia, asthma, cou
gh, seizure, skin itching immune deficiency, IVD
D Ref Recent studies indicated the stimulation a
t GV-14, LI-4 ST-36 increased WBC in cancer
patient with chemo/radio-therapy
25 Ding-chuan stop cough/asthma
26 Tian-tu Celestial Chimney
LO In the depression 0.5 cun lateral to GV-14
LO On the ventral midline at the tip of the
manubrium IN Cough, asthma, dyspnea, sore t
hroat, thyroid problem, diaphragm spasm, chest
pain.
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27. Shen-zhu, Body Post, GV-12, Xie-28
LO In the dorsal midline b/t T3 and T4
ME Perpendicular insertion 0.5-1.5 cun IN L
ung disorder, Heart disorders, cough, asthma,
IVDD, Shen disturbance
28 Ling-tai GV-10, Xie-30
LO In the dorsal midline b/t T6 and T7
ME Perpendicular insertion 0.3 to 0.5 cun IN
Liver problems, lung problems, stomach problem
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29 Ji-zhong spine center, GV-6, Xie-34
LO In the dorsal midline b/t T11 T12
ME Perpendicular insertion 0.3 to 0.5 cun IN
IVDD, Spleen and Stomach disorders

30 Tian-ping, scale Xie-35 Transpositionally
from swine acupoints.
LO In the dorsal midline b/t T13 and L1
ME Perpendicular insertion 0.3 to 0.5 cun IN
internal hemorrhage (hematuria, hemafecia)
prevention for castration/spayed bleeding
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GV-4
GV-3
31 Ming-meng Life Gate
Xie-37 GV-4
LO In the dorsal midline b/t L2 L3
ME Perpendicular insertion 0.5 cun IN renal
failure, diarrhea due to Yang Deficiency
Lumbar pain, IVDD
32 Yao-yang-guan, Lumbar yang gate, Xie-38 GV-3
LO In the dorsal midline b/t L4 and L5
ME Perpendicular insertion 0.3 to 0.5 cun IN
Lumbar-sacral IVDD, hindlimb
weakness/paresis/paralysis
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Xie-40
33 Bai-hui hundred meeting
LO In the dorsal midline b/t L7 S1
34 Shen-shu-E Kidney association point, BL-26,
xie-62
LO 1.5 cun lateral to Bai-hui
35 Shen-peng Kidney shelf
LO 1.5 cun cranial to Shen-shu
IN yang deficiency, lumbar-sacral pain
IVDD, renal failure diarrhea, constip
ation hindlimb weakness/paresis/paralysis
ischiadic neuralgia
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Bai-hui
36 Yan-chi Wing of ilium
LO Midpoint between Shen-peng and tuber coxae
ME Perpendicular insertion 1 to 1.5 cun IN
Infertility, Kidney Qi/yang deficiency
Wei-jie
37 Wei-jie Tail-vertebrae Xie-42
LO In the dorsal midline b/t Cd1 and Cd2
ME Perpendicular insertion 0.1 to 0.3 cun IN
Paralysis of tail, hindlimb weakness/paresis/pa
ralysis
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38 Hou-hai back sea
Xie-47 GV-1
LO In the depression b/t the anus and ventral
tail base ME Perpendicular insertion 0.5-1.0 c
un IN Diarrhea, constipation, anus problem, pa
ralysis of rectum prolapse of rectum, seizure,
infertility Ref Crossing pt among GV, GB and K
ID GV Luo-connecting to CV
39. Wei-jian Tail tip,, GV-1b Xie-44
LO At the tip of tail ME Perpendicular insert
ion 0.1 to 0.3 cun IN Paralysis of tail, hind
limb weakness
paresis/paralysis
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40 Hua-tuo-jia-ji
LO 0.5 cun lateral to each vertebrae fom T-1 to
L-7
IN IVDD, back pain
41 Si-liao Four points
Xie-45
LO A group of 4 acupoints. 0.5 cun lateral to
the sacrum. The cranial pt is at the first
dorsal sacral foramina The Caudal pt is at
the second dorsal sacral foramina
The remaining 2 points are equidistantly
located b/t the cranial and caudal points.
IN Lumbar-sacral pain, neuralgia, hindlimb weak
ness/paresis infertility, metritis, ovaritis
Ref Its called Er-yan (Two holes) in some refe
rence if only cranial and caudal points are used.
Its called Ba-jiao (Eight points) because there
are 8 points (4 points each side).
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Precious, 9 YR Castrated cat Shaking the rear le
g Stiff and limping At the rear limbs UTI Uri
nary incontinence Shengood Stinking smell from
body Herbal solitary hermit
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42 Guan-yuan-shu Gate of primary Qi, Xie-57, BL-21
LO In the longissimus muscle groove,
caudal to the last rib and cranial to
to the tip of transverse process of L1
ME Perpendicular insertion 0.5 cun IN Diarr
hea, loss of appetite, indigestion
nausea and vomiting, abdominal pain
general weakness
BL-21
GV-4
BL-23
43 Shen-shu Kid asso Xie-59 BL-23
LO Caudal to the tip of the L2 transverse
process, in the longissimus muscle groov
e ME Perpendicular insertion 0.5 cun IN
Kidney qi or yin deficiency, renal failure,
deafness, urinary incontinence, edema, back pain
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Trixie, 18 yr s/f cat Flake and dry skin R rear
leg amputated after Car accident/surgery/mass Ow
ned since kitty when The owner was 14 yrs All re
st 5 cats and 3 dogs Respect Trixie Aloof but th
e leader Personality metal Geriatric health che
ck Longevity purpose
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44 Ju-que CV-14
Xie-80
6th rib
CV-16 Xiphoid
LO On the ventral midline, at the midpoint b/t
CV-12 and xiphoid process.
ME Horizontal insertion 0.3 cun IN chest pa
in, vomiting, seizure Ref Heart alarming pt
CV-14
CV-12
CV-8
LO Midpoint b/t CV-8 and the xiphoid process
ME Perpendicular insertion 0.3 cun IN sto
machache, vomiting, food stasis, abdominal
distension, diarrhea Ref Stomach alarm point,
Influential point for fu organs. Crossing point
b/t CV, SI, TH, ST.
45 Zhong-wan Center abdomen CV-12, Xie-81
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6th rib
46 Shen-que CV-8, xie-82
LO At the center of umbilicus
ME Moxibustion or acupressure IN IBD, fati
gue
Ref Contraindicated with needling
CV-8
47 Tian-shu Celestial Center ST-25, xie-86
LO 2 cun lateral to umbilicus
ME Aquapuncture IN Front-Mu (Alarm) point
for LI. Constipation, diarrhea, abdominal pain, v
omiting
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48 Qi-hai, the Sea of Qi, Xie-83 CV-6
6th rib
LO At the midpoint b/t CV-8 and CV-4
IN General weakness, diarrhea, constipation
urinary incontinence Qi deficiency patte
rns in geriatric patients Ref General Qi toni
fication similar to ST-36
CV-8
CV-7
CV-6
CV-5
CV-4
CV-3
CV-2
49 Guan-yuan, control source, Xie-84 CV-4
LO on the ventral midline at the the lower 2/5
b/t CV-8 and pubic tubercle IN Urinary incont
inence, renal failure, general weakness, kid yang
or qi deficiency Ref SI alarm point, crossing
pt b/t CV 6 yin channels, general tonification
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Four Limbs (FL) region

• Front limb 17 points (50 to 66)
• Hindlimb 11 points (67 to 77)

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50. Bo-jian, Scapula tip from equine
LO Just cranial to the cranial angle of the
scapula
51. Bo-lan, Scapula Post xie-87
Just caudal to the caudal angle of the scapula
52. Fei-men, Lung Gate from equine
LO 1/3 cranial border of scapula
53. Fei-pan, Lung Hugging from equine
LO 1/3 caudal border of scapula
54. Bo Zhong, Scapula Center, GB-21
LO ½ cranial border of the scapula
In shoulder problems front limb lameness lun
g diseases cough or asthma nasal congestion
bone steaming (disc infections)
paralysis of suprascapular N.
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55. Jian-jing shoulder well, Xie-88, LI-15
LO At the shoulder point, ventrocranial to the
acromion process.
56. Jian-yu shoulder clavicle, Xie-89, LI-14
LO In the depression cranial and ventral to the
greater tubercle of humerus
57. Jian-wu-yu shoulder lateral clavicle, Xie-90,
TH-14 LO In the depression caudal to the grea
ter tubercle of the humerus.
In Shoulder pain cervical stiffness front li
mb lameness
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58. Qiang-feng Robbing wind, Xie-91, SI-9
Caudal to humerus, in a large depression along
the caudal border of the Deltoid muscle at its
juncture with the lateral and the long heads of
the triceps brachii
59. Jian-zhen Steadfast shoulder from equine
1.5 cun cranial and dorsal to SI-9 (Qiang-feng).
60. Tian-zong, Heaven ancestor from equine
1.5 cun dorsal to SI-9 (Qiang-feng).
61. Chong-Tian, penetrating heaven from equine
1.5 cun dorsocaudal to SI-9 (Qiang-feng).
In shoulder problems Ear problems arthritis,
nerve paralysis
front limb lameness
Ref Major pts for the front limb lameness and
soft tissue injuries
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62. Zhou-shu, Elbow asso point, Xie-93
LO B/t the lateral tuberosity of the hu
merus the anconal process of the ulna In el
bow problems arthritis nerve paralysis front
limb lameness
63. Qian-san-li, Front three miles Xie-95,
LI-10 LO At the upper 1/6 of the forearm, i
n the muscle groove b/t extensor
carpi radialis extensor digi communis
In Abdominal pain, diarrhea Gingivitis/stoma
titis arthritis, nerve paralysis front limb la
meness Ref substitute for ST-36
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64. Nei-guan, Medial Pass, Xie-109, PC-6
3 cun above the transverse crease of the carp
us located on the opposite side of the arm from
TH-5. The point is located more medially in
animals than it is in human beings, although both
are located in the center of the palmar side of
the arm. In cardiovascular disorders, chest p
ain, vomiting/nausea epilepsy/seizure/internal wi
nd, insomnia/Shen disturbance Vestibular disease/
head tilt, migraine, vertigo/dizziness
Ref Luo-connecting pt with TH, crossing pt with
Yin-wei
Clinical study EA at PC-6/LI-4/ST-36
significantly decreased the serum amylase in the
patients of acute pancreatitis.
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65. Wai-guan 99 Lateral Pass, Xie-99, H-5
LO 3 cun above the carpus on the craniolateral
aspect of the foreleg in the interosseous space
between the radius and ulna. This point is
directly opposite PC-6 on the ventromedial aspect
of the foreleg (which is the best way to find
PC-6). In fever, headache, red/swollen eyes, d
eafness, soreness at the flank, arthritis, nerve
paralysis, front limb lameness
Ref Luo-connecting pt with PC, crossing pt with
Yang-wei
66. He-gu, Union Valley, Xie-113, LI-4
Between the 2nd and 3rd metacarpal bones
approximately in the middle of the 3rd metacarpal
bone on the radial side
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67. Jian-jiao, Coxa Angle Xie-124
LO At the depression ventral to the horizontal
top of the sacral tuber of the ilium
Bai-hui
68. Ba-Shan Attachment to Mountain, Xie-125
LO At the midpoint b/t Bai-hui
the sciatic tuber
IN Hip problems, hip dysplasia
Back pain, hindlimb lameness Paresis/paralysis M
ajor points for the hip and hindlimbs
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69. Huan-tiao, Ring Craniad, Xie-127
LO At the depression proximal to the
cranial border of the greater
trochanter of femur
70. Huan-zhong, Ring middle, Xie-128
LO At the depression proximal to the
dorsal border of the greater trochanter of
femur
71. Huan-hou, Ring caudad, Xie-129
LO At the depression proximal to the
caudal border of the greater trochanter of femur
IN Hip problems, hip dysplasia

Major point for the hip joints
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72. Xi-ao, Knee Curve Xie-136, ST-35b
LO In the depression below the patella and
medial to the patellar ligament is a point also
referred to as the medial eye of the knee or
Nei Xi Yan. Together with ST-35, the two points
are referred to as Xi Yan.
73. Du-bi, Calfs Nose, ST-35a
LO In the depression below the patella and
lateral to the patellar ligament. Also referred
to as lateral eye of the knee or Wei Xi Yan.
IN Stifle arthritis, bi syndrome
ligament problems
Rear weakness
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74. Hou-san-li, Rear 3 miles, Xie-140, ST-36
LO 3 cun below ST-35a, one finger-width from the
cranial crest of the tibia in the belly of the
cranial tibial muscle. This is a long linear
point.
75. Yang-ling-quan, Yang Tomb Spring ,
Xie-139, GB-34
IN Arthritis, bi syndrome ligament problems Rea
r weakness/lameness paresis/paralysis General pa
in relief
LO In the depression anterior and distal to the
head of the fibula on the lateral side of the
rear leg.
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76. LIV-3, Tai Chong, Supreme Surge, Xie-155,
LIV-3 LO On the medial aspect of the second t
oe proximal to the metatarsophalangeal joint.
IN Shu-stream point (earth), Yuan-primary (Sour
ce) point. Liver Qi Stagnation, abnormal cycle,
paralysis of hindlimb.
77. Liu-feng, Six Raphes LO At the skin fol
d on the dorsal of the metatarsal joints. 3 poin
ts at each foot (total 6 points at the rear
limb) In Paralysis/paresis Ref Can be app
lied for the front limbs
Liu Feng