Principles of Massage Flashcards
1
Q
What are the four principles of massage?
A
- General > Specific > General
- Superficial > Deep > Superficial
- Proximal > Distal > Proximal
- Periphery > Centre > Periphery
2
Q
What are the general techniques?
A
- effleurage
- muscle squeezing
- palmar kneading
- stroking
3
Q
What are the specific techniques?
A
- fingertip kneading
- thumb kneading
4
Q
Why do we go back to superficial after going deep?
A
to prevent kickback pain
5
Q
In cases of swelling, what part of the periphery is treated and why?
A
Only the area proximal to site is treated, working gradually toward the site. This increases drainage.
6
Q
What types of physical tissue movement techniques are used to get mechanical effects?
A
- compressing
- stretching
- shearing
- twisting
- bending
