Bladder 61 (BL61) – Below lateral malleolus (lateral calcaneus)
Bladder 61 (Bl61) is an acupuncture point on the horse’s hind limb, commonly used to support mobility and relieve pain in the hind limb area.
Information about the treatment point appears here
Note: The points shown on the 3D model do not correspond to the exact anatomical location. They serve only as a guide to help you find the respective acupuncture points.
Location
Bl61 is located just below the outer hock bone (lateral malleolus) on the lateral calcaneus of the hind limb.
Functions
Bl61 can help relieve pain and tension in the hock and improve hindquarter mobility.
Indicators
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Safety
This point should be used with caution, especially in horses with acute injuries or swelling around the hock.
Medical information
Bl61 is located distal and slightly caudal to the lateral malleolus on the lateral calcaneus, in a small depression between the bone and adjacent soft tissues.
Bl61 is used to treat lameness, local pain, tension, and to support mobility of the hock and hindquarters.
In horses with local trauma, infection, or significant swelling at the lateral calcaneus, Bl61 should not be used or only with particular caution.
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