Petrissage Flashcards
1
Q
To palate and explore areas of deeper congestion
A
Friction
2
Q
Breaks up adhesions by reorganizing connective tissue
A
Friction
3
Q
Increases heat to a local Area
A
Friction
4
Q
Can stretch shortened structures or strengthen articulations increasing joint mobility
A
Friction
5
Q
Flattens broadens and stretches taut tissue
A
Friction
6
Q
Aids in the absorption of fluids around joints
A
Friction
7
Q
Dilates capillaries
A
Friction
8
Q
Uses a flat motion to move the tissues under the skin. Moves muscle over deeper muscle, muscle over bone, or ligament over Bone or muscle
A
Friction
9
Q
Uses hand and skin as a unit
A
Friction
10
Q
Can be done with little to no lubricant
A
Friction
11
Q
The manipulation of one layer of tissue across another
A
Friction
