Petrissage

Question 1

What is petrissage?

Answer 1

techniques applied with 1 or both hands, using alternating pressure & release of soft tissue
Pressure is applied by the lifting of soft tissue away from deep structures OR compressing it down towards deeper structures

Question 2

Indications for petrissage

Answer 2

inefficient circulation
edema (swelling)
muscle hypertonus/contractions
digestive disorders
decreased active ROM