Dit da

Dit Da
Chinese	跌打
Literal meaning	fall, hit
Transcriptions Standard Mandarin Hanyu Pinyin Diē dǎ Yue: Cantonese Jyutping dit3 daa2

Die da (Chinese: 跌打; pinyin: diē dǎ; Jyutping: dit³ daa²; lit. 'fall', 'hit') 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

An dit da clinic run by martial artist Lam Cho, at Blue House, Hong Kong

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, but it is currently practiced in Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Southeast Asia.

Notable practitioners

• Leung Jan
• Wong Fei-hung
• Lam Sai-wing
• Lam Cho
• Kwan Tak-hing
• Luk Chee Fu
• Chris Leong Yann Kong

See also

• Chiropractic
• Joint manipulation
• Sports injury
• Tui na