[Changchun, China] — On October 12, 2025, the First Second Academic Conference of the Rehabilitation Therapy Professional Committee of the Jilin Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine was held at the First Affiliated Hospital of Changchun University of Chinese Medicine. The conference was hosted by the Jilin Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine and organized by its Rehabilitation Therapy Committee together with the hospital.
Nearly 300 participants attended the event, including physicians from rehabilitation, orthopedics, surgery, acupuncture, TuiNa, and physical therapy departments of major hospitals across Jilin Province, as well as professionals from Beijing and other provinces and cities.
Dr. Decheng Chen, inventor and founder of the Motion Acupuncture Therapy, was invited to attend the conference, where he delivered a keynote lecture followed by a three-hour live clinical demonstration. His presentation, titled “Clinical Applications of Motion Acupuncture — Experience Sharing,” introduced his latest research findings and clinical insights to fellow professionals.
In the afternoon, Dr. Chen generously offered a complimentary hands-on Motion Acupuncture training session for participants. The venue was filled with continuous applause and enthusiastic cheers, reflecting the audience’s excitement and admiration for the remarkable therapeutic effects demonstrated.
During the morning session, Dr. Decheng Chen gave an engaging and insightful lecture on the five key components of Motion Acupuncture Medicine: Motion Points, Motion Needles, Motion Methods, Motion Postures, and Motion Principles. He also presented carefully prepared instructional videos and classic case demonstrations. Dr. Chen repeatedly emphasized that “the direction of needle insertion is not important, but the position of the needle tip is crucial,” a statement that deeply resonated with everyone in attendance.
To further integrate theory with practice, Dr. Chen graciously conducted a free hands-on Motion Acupuncture workshop in the afternoon, despite his already full schedule. The training was highly interactive and filled with enthusiasm. To help participants gain a deeper understanding of the technique, Dr. Chen personally demonstrated each step — from the angle and depth of insertion to the essential manipulations — offering meticulous explanations throughout. Participants showed great enthusiasm, seizing this rare learning opportunity and engaging in in-depth discussions with Dr. Chen about real-world clinical challenges.
During the conference, Dr. Decheng Chen officially presented a plaque designating the “Motion Acupuncture Changchun Clinical Studio” at the First Affiliated Hospital of Changchun University of Chinese Medicine. The studio will be led by Dr. Lantian Ye, Director of the hospital’s Rehabilitation Department, and will serve as a center for Motion Acupuncture training and clinical promotion across Jilin Province. In today’s medical landscape dominated by Western medicine, Motion Acupuncture has emerged as a new favorite in the field of rehabilitation medicine.
In the afternoon’s live clinical session, the first patient selected for demonstration was a man suffering from cervical spondylosis, whose neck mobility was severely restricted, especially during flexion and extension. The audience unanimously recommended him as an ideal case for demonstration. Dr. Chen applied the “Three-Step–One-Process” Motion Acupuncture protocol, accurately locating the Motion Point at the patient’s scalene muscle. With a single needle to release the affected area, the patient’s neck extension improved dramatically. A second needle was then inserted into the trapezius region, after which his neck flexion also improved significantly. The patient immediately praised Dr. Chen and his remarkable invention — Motion Acupuncture.
The second patient also suffered from cervical spondylosis, with the scalene and trapezius muscles identified as the primary affected areas. After Dr. Chen performed Motion Acupuncture, the patient’s range of motion improved significantly. He remarked with delight, “My neck feels much looser than before!”
The third patient suffered from frozen shoulder, with shoulder mobility severely restricted due to a previous injury, significantly affecting daily activities. Through careful palpation, Dr. Chen identified the key treatment site at the subscapularis muscle — an area often overlooked by many acupuncturists. By applying the blunt dissection principle unique to Motion Acupuncture, he effectively released the adhesion. After the treatment, the patient expressed great appreciation for Motion Acupuncture, and the room was filled with applause, reflecting everyone’s recognition of its impressive therapeutic results.
The fourth patient, who happened to be the event’s photographer, also suffered from restricted shoulder mobility. Once again, Dr. Chen applied Motion Acupuncture to release the subscapularis muscle, resulting in a noticeable improvement in the patient’s shoulder range of motion.
The fifth patient presented with restricted lumbar mobility. During the treatment, Dr. Chen emphasized an important clinical principle: “The pain point is not necessarily the same as the tender point — don’t be misled by the patient’s perception.” Although the patient indicated discomfort near the spinous processes, Dr. Chen ultimately located the true point of tension in the gluteus maximus. After needling, the patient reported that the pain near the spinous area had completely disappeared — a point well worth reflection for all Motion Acupuncture practitioners. Dr. Chen then proceeded to release the piriformis muscle, further improving the patient’s condition. As a rehabilitation specialist himself, the patient expressed deep appreciation and recognition of the effectiveness of Motion Acupuncture.
The sixth patient suffered from restricted knee mobility, a condition that had persisted for more than twenty years. Dr. Chen applied Motion Acupuncture to release the areas around the origin and insertion of the gracilis muscle, achieving highly satisfactory results. The patient was deeply pleased with the outcome.
Motion Acupuncture is empowering the field of rehabilitation medicine. Although many rehabilitation departments in China already utilize traditional acupuncture methods, certain limitations still exist. Upon witnessing the remarkable therapeutic effects of Motion Acupuncture, many clinicians felt a sudden sense of revelation — this was precisely the technique they had been searching for.
Dr. Lantian Ye, Director of the Rehabilitation Department at the First Affiliated Hospital of Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, remarked:
“Motion Acupuncture demonstrates exceptional advantages in the treatment of soft tissue injuries — exactly what we rehabilitation physicians need. We plan to systematically study this technique and further apply it in the field of sports injury rehabilitation.”
Dr. Lantian Ye, Director of the Rehabilitation Department at the First Affiliated Hospital of Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, stated:
“Motion Acupuncture shows significant superiority in the treatment of soft tissue injuries — precisely what rehabilitation physicians need. We plan to systematically study and master this technique, and further apply it to the treatment of sports-related injuries.”
Dr. Lantian Ye, Chief Physician and Director of the Rehabilitation Department, shared that a dedicated Motion Acupuncture Studio has been established within the department to facilitate systematic learning and clinical practice of the technique. The team is composed of two Ph.D. graduates from last year, one Ph.D. graduate from this year, and Associate Chief Physician Dr. Ta, who has over 20 years of clinical experience — forming a highly capable and well-qualified team.
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