Dit da explained

Dit Da
C:	跌打
L:	fall, hit
P:	Diē dǎ
J:	dit^3 daa^2

Die da or dit da is a traditional Chinese method of bone-setting used to treat trauma and injuries such as bone fractures, sprains, and bruises.

Background

Dit da originated in Guangdong, China, and was usually practiced by martial artists who knew aspects of traditional Chinese medicine. Dit da specialists may also use or recommend dit da jow, other Chinese medical therapies, and in modern times, the use of Western medicine if serious injury is involved. Dit da is not commonly practiced in the West,^[1] but it is currently practiced in Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Southeast Asia.^[2]

Notable practitioners

• Leung Jan
• Wong Fei-hung^[3]
• Lam Sai-wing^[4]
• Lam Cho
• Kwan Tak-hing
• Luk Chee Fu^[5]
• Chris Leong Yann Kong^[6]

See also

• Chiropractic
• Joint manipulation
• Sports injury
• Tui na

Notes and References

1. Web site: https://www.sportsoho.com/pg/pages/view/193262 . zh:跌打原理及常用藥物 . Sportsoho Chinese: 運動版圖 . 2019-01-30.
2. Web site: What is Dit Da? . www.lamkamchuen.com . 2019-01-30.
3. Web site: "Tiger of Sai Gwaan": Hung Ga Grand Master Dang Fong Practical Hung Kyun . Macek. Pavel . 27 October 2013 . en-US . 2019-01-30.
4. Web site: Lam Ka Hung Kuen . lamkahungkuen.com . 2019-01-30.
5. Web site: Wan Chi Ming Hung Gar Institute Dragon and Lion Dance Team New York NY History 溫志明洪拳國術總會 . www.liondanceny.com . 2019-01-30.
6. Web site: 一分钟治"五十肩"‧大马跌打医师扬名狮城 . 星洲网 Sin Chew Daily . zh-hans . 2019-01-30.