*4.6.2 Remove the soft tube*

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*4.5.2 Operational requirements of reperfusion approach*

*Active reperfusion* refers to a reperfusion approach that is completed by the

*Passive reperfusion* refers to a reperfusion approach that is completed by patients

According to the anatomy of the muscle and its functional activity, the practitioner should guide the patient to achieve maximum radius of the muscle (isotonic contraction) or maximum intensity of the muscle (equal length contraction).

A pause of 1–3 seconds is required during the maximum radius and the maximum intensity and relaxation. It is recommended to complete a reperfusion

The same group of reperfusion approach, which refers to activity at the same

A half hour interval is required between two groups of reperfusion activities so

Some targeted changes could be made in the reperfusion approach for intrac-

Reperfusion approach is different in different parts of the body. During clinical practice, Reperfusion approach should be designed according to joint features and

a. Neck: Six main movements are recommended, including lowering head, raising head, turning head to the left or right side, revolving head, and so on.

b. Shoulder: Combing hair, trying to reach scapula of the same side, raising arms,

c. Waist: Holding head with hands and bowing forward on the treatment couch, flying fish posture, twisting butt from left to right, stepping movement on the

d. Knee: Flexion and extension, stepping movement on the same position.

direction and the same angle, should not be repeated more than three times.

*4.5.1 Classification of reperfusion*

through reliance on external efforts.

*4.5.2.1 Range (as wide as possible)*

approach at around 10 seconds.

*4.5.2.3 Less number of times*

*4.5.2.4 Length of interval*

*4.5.2.5 Changes*

and so on.

table pains.

that the muscles could get enough relaxation.

*4.5.3 Operating methods of reperfusion approach*

the distribution of TMs related to targeted diseases:

same position, voluntary cough, and so on.

e. Chest, back: Taking deep breath, voluntary cough.

*4.5.2.2 Slow speed*

patient without assistance.

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To remove the soft tube, use the left thumb and index finger to fix surrounding skin of the needling point, then hold the soft tube seat with the right thumb and index finger, and take it out gently and slowly. Use a sterile cotton ball to press the needling point so as to prevent bleeding. After removal of the soft tube, patients can leave after a short break.
