7 Petrissage Techniques

Question 1

Compression

Answer 1

• reinforced direct pressure to localized spot with muscle
• creates deformation of skin
• applied with multiple contact surfaces
• creates “ischemic” effect
• 20 - 60 seconds, with light - heavy pressure

Question 2

Muscle Squeezing

Answer 2

• muscle compressed between palm and fingers or palms
• pressure directed slightly vertically
• 10 - 20 seconds at 1 - 3 sec. per cycle of C/R

Question 3

Wringing

Answer 3

• both hands conform to tissue
• tension created by hands moving in opposite direction
• 20 - 60 seconds/ 1 - 3 seconds per cycle of C/R

Question 4

Picking-Up

Answer 4

• palm/finger-tips/thumbs squeeze and lift tissue from underlying structures
• vertical pressure
• 20 - 60 seconds/ 1 - 3 seconds per cycle of C/R

Question 5

“C” Scooping/Open “C”/“C” Kneading

Answer 5

• create “C” using palm/finger-tips/thumbs to repetitively squeeze/lift tissue from underlying structure
• create tension/torque/release of tissue using a vertical pressure
• 1 or 2 hands simultaneously
• 20 - 60 seconds/1 - 3 seconds per cycle of C/R

Question 6

Kneading

Answer 6

• using any contact surface
• rhythmical/unidirectional circular movements
• pressure peaks in the middle of technique
• first half is pressure, second half is release
• broad contact or specific kneading
• 20 - 60 seconds or more

Question 7

Muscle Stripping

Answer 7

• using any contact surface
• moderate to deep pressure
• contours of muscles are followed
• applied along fibre direction of muscle