Percussions and Frictions Flashcards
Percussion
Is the use of forced air or water on the body
-whirlpool, blitz guss
Effects of Percussion
- massage like action increases blood flow locally and overrides nerve impulses that may be causing spasm and pain
- combination and mechanical force and thermal, increases the strength of the stimulus
Friction
-uses the hand or natural material used in conjunction with the hand
Effects of Friction
- stimulating
- causing irritation on nerve endings
- improved skin circulation
- increase in bp
- removal of excess internal heat
Uses for friction
- used before and during cold treatments
- increased circulation and stimulation will enhance the individuals ability to respond quickly to the effects of cold
Using percussion and Friction
have a greater mechanical effect on the body than other treatments thus increasing blood flow to the ksin
Dry brushing
- natural fibre
- friction treatment
- brisk done in circular long movements with slightly more pressure to the heart
- stimulating treatment
Uses for dry brushing
- exfoliate
- improve circulation
- balance bp
- wake up
- prep for cold treatment
Contraindications for Dry brushing
- insomnia
- actue skin conditions
- body hair
Cold mitten frictions
- application of cold water to the skin with friciton
- wash mitt of towel
Uses of cold mitten fricitions
- elevate mood
- stimulate temperature regulation so body can adapt easily to cold winters
- stimulate weakened immune system
Contraindications to cold mitten treatments
- chilled client
- scar tissue
- open sores of ulcerations
Salt glows
-slight moistened salt to the full body using friction
Uses of salt glows
- increase circulation
- stimulates immune system
- exfoliant
- prepare client for full body treatment
Contraindications to salt glows
- open wounds
- recent shave
- hypersensitive skin
- bony areas
