ETC216 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Abdominal Cavity, Desquamation, Muscle Tone
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#1 effleurage: french word that means stroking": an elliptical stroke, pressure up (toward the heart, no pressure to recover, links one massage technique to another, used to end a massage. It is used to spread oil over the body. Is intended to stimulate circulation and relax the muscles: lymphatic circulation is improved, aids desquamation, aids relaxation as the underlying muscles are nourished by an increase in blood supply and the fibers are loosened. #2 petrissage: french word that means kneading" (picking up, wringing, knuckling, skin rolling, squeezing, pincement) Benefits of petrissage: stimulating the skin (including vascular and lymphatic response, regeneration and texture of skin, breakdown of fatty tissue. Improving the elimination of waste products from tissues. Etc216: slack fingers least amount of pressure, tight fingers, side of fists, cupped hand- most pressure. Benefits of tapotement: strengthens muscles, relieves pain and fatigue, loosens scar tissue and stretches adhesions, stimulating the skin and or muscle reflexes.
