Certificate in AFA
Acupressure in First Aid based on ancient principles of acupressure, but using finger pressure and rubbing or massage instead. Initial treatment combines finger pressure and rubbing to produce heat which minimizes pain. This is followed by the application of pressure, to varying degrees and at particular locations, to effect the required relief.
Leg & Foot Region
ZUSANLI
（LEG - 3 - MILES）
Location : On the leg, 3 inches below the lower edge of the kneecap and 1 inch to the outside of the shinbone
Indications : Shock; fever; disorders of the intestinal tract (e.g. gastritis, enteritis, diarrhea); hypertension; general weakness
Function : To regulate the spleen and stomach
Manipulation : Use ‘Pressing’ method (This point is subcutaneous 1 – 1.5 inches). Press firmly while supporting the leg from behind. In cases of general weakness, apply heat.
WEIZHONG
(COMMANDING CENTRE)
Location : At the back of the knee, in the middle of the transverse crease and between two large tendons
Indications : Spasm of the calf muscle; low back pain
Manipulation : Use 'Pressing', or 'Rubbing' method (This point is subcutaneous 0.8 - 1.5 inches). Press firmly until it brings relief.
NB : Use this point simultaneously with Support the Mountain (CHENGSHAN). Apply gentle pressure.
CHENGSHAN
(SUPPORT THE MOUNTAIN)
Location : On the back of the lower leg, roughly midway between the back of the knee and the heel. The point can be found precisely by stretching the leg as if standing on tip-toe, and locating the point at the top of the v-shaped or triangular depression in the middle of the calf muscle
Indications : Spasm of the calf muscle (gastrocnemius); pain of lower leg
Manipulation : Use ’Pressing’, ‘Pushing’, or ’Rapping’, method. (This point is subcutaneous 1.5 - 2 inches)
NB : Of the two points recommended for leg cramp (also see Commanding Centre, WEIZHONG, 委中), this is preferred. In difficult cases, or for quicker recovery, use both simultaneously.
TAICHONG
(GREAT POURING)
Location : Between the metatarsal bones of the 1st and 2nd toes, 2 inches behind the margin of the web
Indications : Spasm of the joints of the lower extremities, especially the toes; epilepsy
Manipulation : Use 'Pressing' or 'Pricking' method. (This point is subcutaneous 0.5 - 1 inch)
YONGQUAN
(GUSHING SPRING)
Location : On the sole of the foot, at a point 1/3 the distance from the base of the toe between the 2nd and 3rd metatarsal bones to the rear edge of the heel
Indications : Shock, sunstroke, hypertension, Convulsion, epilepsy, spasm of toes
Manipulation : Use ’Pressing’, or ’Pricking’ method. (This point is subcutaneous 0.5 - 1 inch) Press or push hard. In cases of general weakness, use heat.
NB : This point may be used in emergencies (e.g. shock), and on a regular basis to maintain and improve health. To promote health, press or rub the point 3 - 5 minutes at least once daily.
