massage movements
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- Created on: 16-01-18 13:09
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- Massage movements.
- Effleaurage
- Long stroking movements. Improves circulation and introduces the therapists hands to the client.
- Petrissage
- 'Kneading' and squeezing movements. Stimulates the skin and improves the muscle tone.
- Tapotement
- Tapping on the skin. Strengthens deep tissue and increases blood circulation.
- Friction
- Deep pressure applied in circular movements. Reduces swelling and brings blood to the skins surface.
- Passive
- Stretches and prevents stiffness.
- Effleaurage
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