Intro to Swedish Massage

Question 1

who developed swedish massage

Answer 1

per henrik ling

Question 2

what is main goal of swedish massage

Answer 2

• relax the entire body and reduce stress
• increase circulation
• improve flexibility
• minimize muscle tension

Question 3

what are the 5 basic movments?

Answer 3

effleurage, petrissage, friction, tapotement, and vibration

Question 4

effleurage

Answer 4

gentle gliding stroke used to warm up the muscles and prepare them for deeper work
- begins and ends massage
- long sweeping strokes that follow bodys contours

Question 5

petrissage

Answer 5

• kneading and rolling stroke used to release tension in muscles
• applies pressure to muscle using their hands, fingera dn thumbs
• lifting and rolling skin
• varying pressure

Question 6

friction

Answer 6

• circular rubbing movement used to break down adhesions and knots in muscles
• circular motion to creat friction
• varying pressure

Question 7

tapotement

Answer 7

• rhythmic tapping movement that stimulates muscles and increases blood flow
• therapist uses hands to tap or pound muscles
• used toward end of massage
• varying pressure

Question 8

vibration

Answer 8

• shaking or trembling used to relax muscles and increase circulation
• rapid shaking movement
• used towards end of massage
• varying pressure