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SECOND OUTSIDE LINE.

Line 2 begins approximately 4 [mger-widths above St. 41 (below this, one would be pressing into bone rather than the soft tissue) and slightly in front of the upper edge of the maleolus. It follows the depression between the tibia and the fibula to the knee. Above the knee. it continues one thumb-length from line I and follows to the upper part of the leg. If the client's leg is extended out to the side. a depression will be felt at the end of this line. This point at the top of the second line allows for a deep penetration which is beneficial for sciatic pain.

T.P. Line 2 from ankle to hip and return.

THIRD OUTSIDE LINE.

Line 3 begins in the hollow between the maleolus and Achilles tendon. It follows up the posterior border of the fibula to the tendon at the back of the knee. Above the knee it begins on the border of the tendon which can be felt above and behind the knee. From this point it proceeds up to the hollow which can be felt just posterior to the bony prominence at the head of the femur.

T.P. Line 3 form ankle to hip and return .

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P.P.B/P.P. the outside of the leg from ankle to hip, up and back, ending with stretching ankle .

MOVE TO THE CLIENT'S OTHER SIDE AND REPEAT STEPS 12 AND 13.

STOP THE PULSE. .

After completing both legs, return to the position at the client's feet and Palm Press P.P. both legs. At the groin, check for the pulse spot of the femoral artery and place the heel of the hand below the pulse spot and raise up over the client's body (pushup position). Keeps arms perpendicular and straight. Hold for 10-20 seconds. then lower your body to your knees and release pressure. Wait for several seconds to allow the blood to flow before returning with alternate P.P. to the feet.

MOVEMENT BE SURE TO CHECK WITH CLIENT FOR CARDIAC OR CIRCULATORY

PROBLEMS. IN THIS EVENT, OMIT THIS STEP.

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~ 14. HALF LOTUS.

A.Begin with the left leg with a woman and the right leg with a man. Shift the client's leg out so that the foot of the bent leg is next to the extended knee. With both hands above both knees on the thighs, touch and stretch the knee area. Do alternate P.P. on both legs from knee to groin and return.

B.Shift your position so that you are facing down the line of the bent thigh.

Step 1. With one hand on the foot, the other above the knee on the thigh, alternate

P.P.along the foot and the thigh.

Step 2. When you have covered the foot, move the hand from the foot to the calf and P.P. the calf and thigh, keeping a continuous movement along the line of the thigh.

Step 3. When you have covered the calf, place both hands above the knee, with the fingers outward, and make simultaneous butterfly hand P.P. on the thigh

up and down.

Repeat "2" - calf and thigh.

Repeat "1" - foot and thigh.

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~ 15. OPEN GROIN.

Sit between the client's legs, holding the foot of the bent leg in one hand, the other resting on the knee or ankle of the extended leg. With your knee bent, place the sole of your outside foot against the client's thigh behind the knee. Your other foot is free and can be placed between the legs or extended across the top of the client's straight leg.

Using the sale of the foot and not the heel, extend your leg and push into the back of the client's thigh while holding the foot either across the arch or around the ankle. Push against the thigh 1-2-3-2-1 with moderate pressure while holding the leg 5 seconds each, do not pull the ankle.

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~ 16. LOCK LEG.

Lift the foot up over knee and lock the client's foot behind your knee, cup hand around the heel for stability (0%) while your outside foot remains pressed against the thigh directly behind the knee. Use the inside foot to press against the thigh (100%) 1-2-3-2-1. With each press, straighten the leg so that the knee extends fully. Hold each point 10 seconds. In this position the client's leg is very secure, and the presses are more forceful than # 15.

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~ 17. FEET WALK.

Release the client's foot from behind your knee to the position in # 15, and walk both feet alternately along the thigh. Walk slowly and repeat as my times as appropriate. Stop with the outer foot at the middle of the thigh, while the inner foot can be lowered on the thigh near the grain or withdraw.

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~ 18. HIGH LOW HOOK HIT.

Lift the client's foot across both of your legs. Shift your position in so that you can reach across to the first outside line of the thigh with the ball of your fingertips.

A Starting above the knee, hook your fingertips into the first outer line and pul back. Shift and pull back. hands together, until you have covered the line from the knee to the hip and back. The movement hands together is quite strong. 1-2-3-2-l.

B.With the same position of hands and fingertips, walk with alternate pulls up and back. The walking movement is softer. Do once.

C.With the outer hand. hold the knee. Make a loose fist with the inner hand and pound lightly along the line, up and back.

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~ 19. FINGERS CROSS PULL # 1.

Kneel at client's feet. facing the body. Position the knee upright with the foot secured between your knees and thighs.

Change the position of the hands so that the hands cross over the top of the thigh and the ball of the fingertips hook into the first line on the other side. With a finn. twisting movement. pull the ball of the fingertips across the muscle fiber. Walk the hands from the knee to the hip and back. 1-1, 2-2. 3-3. 2-2. 1-1.

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~ 20. NUT CRACKER #2.

First move the heel to the buttock. Interlace the fingers and place the heel of your hands against the second inside and outside lines. Finnly press and squeeze against the second inside and outside lines of the thigh. Then lean back with the body weight and pull from the knee to the hip and back. 1-2-3-2-1.

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~ 21. ICE PICKING #3.

With the fmgers interlaced, tum the palms away with the thumbs pointing down.

With the thumbs on the third inside and outside lines, press and release from the knee to the hip and back. 1-2-3-2-1. Finish with Palm Circles P .C. along the inside and the outside of the thigh to relax.

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