Petrissage Flashcards
1
Q
What is petrissage used for?
A
Used on deeper tissues for:
Mobilising fluids
Stretching muscle fibres
Inducing relaxation
2
Q
What are the effects of petrissage?
A
Reducing muscle tone Loosening adhesions of muscle fibres and connective tissues Stretches tissues Increases circulation throughout tissue Reduces build up of metabolites Decrease effects of fibrous thickening
3
Q
What are the different forms of petrissage?
A
Kneading Muscle compressions Wringing Picking up Skin rolling
4
Q
What are the types of kneading?
A
Palmar Thumb Fingertip Knuckle Open C
5
Q
What are muscle compressions and what are their effects?
A
Pressing and releasing of soft tissue with fingers and palms of hands
Empties venous beds
Increases capillary flow
Relaxes hypertonic muscles
6
Q
What is wringing and what are its effects?
A
Applying equal pressure on opposite sides of the tissue structure, lifting, and pushing in opposite directions Decreases stiffness Loosens adhered tissues Stretches muscle fibres Increase circulation
7
Q
What is picking up and what are its effects?
A
Applying equal pressure on the sides of the tissue structure and lifting it away from the body
Loosens adhesions in muscle tissues
Allows more slide and glide between fascia
