Massage

Question 1

Massage

Answer 1

Manual or mechanical manipulation of rubbing the body, gently pinching, kneading, tapping, and other movements to increase metabolism and circulation, promote absorption and release pain

Question 2

Effleurage

Answer 2

Light, continuous stroking movement applied with fingers or the palms in a slow, rhythmic manner

Question 3

Petrissage

Answer 3

Kneading movement that stimulates the underlying tissues; performed by lifting, squeezing, and pressing the tissue with a light, firm pressure

Question 4

Tapotement

Answer 4

Movements consisting of short, quick tapping, slapping and hacking movements

Question 5

Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD)

Answer 5

• Gentle, rhythmic pressure on the lymphatic system to detoxify and remove waste materials from the body more quickly
• Reduces swelling and is used before and after surgery for pre- & post-op care

Question 6

Friction

Answer 6

Invigorating rubbing technique requiring pressure on the skin with the fingers or palm while moving them under an underlying structure

Question 7

Vibration

Answer 7

In massage, the rapid shaking movement in which the esti. uses the shoulder and body, not just fingertips, to create movement