massage techniques

Question 1

what are the 6 massage techniques?

Answer 1

effleurage, petrissage, friction, compression, tapotement, vibration

Question 2

aka “gliding”

Answer 2

effleurage

Question 3

preparation for the tissue for deeper massage and flush out tissues after using other strokes

Answer 3

effleurage

Question 4

good for application of lubricant or oil

Answer 4

effleurage

Question 5

came from the french word “petrir” which means “kneading”

Answer 5

petrissage

Question 6

it is better performed without any lubricant

Answer 6

petrissage

Question 7

the hand is in a c formation

Answer 7

petrissage

Question 8

aka “rubbing”

Answer 8

friction

Question 9

movement that requires little pressure given by the fingers and palms

Answer 9

friction

Question 10

a non-gliding massage technique

Answer 10

compression

Question 11

in french: “tapper” = light blow
anglo-saxon: “taeppa” = to tap
latin: “percussio” = striking

Answer 11

tapotement

Question 12

aka “percussion”

Answer 12

tapotement

Question 13

applied using both hands simultaneously or alternately

Answer 13

tapotement

Question 14

latin: “vibrationem” = a shaker

Answer 14

vibration