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Dit Da Chinese 跌打 Literal meaning fall, hit
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.
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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,[1] but it is currently practiced in Guangzhou , Hong Kong , Taiwan and Southeast Asia .[2]
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