Effects Of Massage Strokes

Question 1

Increases blood flow and decreases swelling, relaxes lengthens muscles, softens superficial fascia, stimulates release of endorphins (pain relief)

Answer 1

Petrissage

Question 2

Generates heat and increases circulation
breaks down adhesions
promotes proper scar formation

Answer 2

Friction

Question 3

Stimulates nerve endings
Tones atrophied muscles
Accesses deeper structures

Answer 3

Tapotement

Question 4

Enhances general relaxation and increases circulation

decreases pain in tender and triggerpoints stimulates synovial fluid enjoy

Answer 4

Vibration

Question 5

Warming the tissue, calms the system, increases blood and lymph flow.

Answer 5

Effleurage