MESSAGE TECHNIQUES Flashcards
1
Q
long gliding stoke
begin and end treatment via superficial and deep technique
A
effleurage
2
Q
kneading, rolling, lifting
frees up tight muscles and soft tissue
A
petrissage
3
Q
separation and lengthening of fascia
via J stroke, rolling, focal strenght
A
myofascial release
4
Q
sustained pressure
release hyper active trigger points
A
trigger point
5
Q
deep-perpendicular to tissue fibers
loosen and breakdown scar tissues and adhesion
circular
transverse
A
friction
6
Q
percussive stroke-had action rhythmically
applied-stimulates nerves, muscle and circulation
*cup, flat palms, soft fists to promote muscular and systemic relaxation
A
tapatement
7
Q
rocking, shaking, trembling to increase BF
A
vibration
8
Q
skin stretch and improve -lymph recovery and return
A
MLD
manual lymphatic drainage
