Swedish Massage Flashcards
1
Q
Briskness, in more erratic and less predictable patterns do what?
A
Increase sympathetic nervous system firing
2
Q
What are the effects of tapotement?
A
Loosen mucus in clients with respiratory conditions, increase local circulation and stimulate hypotrophied muscles.
3
Q
Slow, rhythmical and repetitive, predictable patterns at and even rate do what?
A
Evoke a relaxation response and decrease sympathetic nervous system firing