Quantitative analysis of the Tuina manipulation parameters based on Ding's rolling manipulation

Area of Science:

• Traditional Chinese Medicine
• Biomechanical Analysis
• Rehabilitation Science

Background:

• Lack of unified measurement standards for Tuina manipulation hinders interpretation and standardization.
• Subjective descriptions of Tuina techniques like "lasting, uniform, gentle, powerful, and penetrating" are difficult to interpret.
• Quantitative research is essential for developing unified standards and advancing Tuina science.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore the necessity and significance of quantitative research for the inheritance and development of traditional Tuina manipulation.
• To establish objective measurement standards for Tuina techniques.
• To analyze the manipulation characteristics of Ding's rolling manipulation.

Main Methods:

• Utilized Tuina manipulation data gloves and a data collection system.
• Collected and analyzed manipulation characteristics and parameter signs of Ding's rolling manipulation from Tuina experts.
• Employed quantitative analysis of force waveforms, peaks, minima, and frequency.

Main Results:

• Force waveforms, peaks, and minima exhibited regular alterations.
• Tuina force values concentrated between 0.70-0.85 kg, with frequencies of 120-160 times/min and a period of approximately 0.4 s.
• Statistically significant differences were observed in force parameters between various detection channels (P<0.05).

Conclusions:

• Objectification studies of Tuina practices should be based on real clinical processes.
• Quantitative study results provide objective characteristics of expert parameters and manipulation details.
• Quantitative analysis of Tuina manipulation parameters is significant for its transmission and development.