Technique Deck Module 1

Question 1

Effleurage

Answer 1

The application of gliding movements that follow the contours of the body. Variations: One-Hand, Two-Hand, Alternate Hand.

Question 2

Friction

Answer 2

Massage technique which involves rubbing one body surface against another while maintaining constant and equal pressure in all directions. Types: Superficial (superficial warming, rolling, wringing) or Deep (transverse or cross-fiber, chucking and circular).

Question 3

Petrissage

Answer 3

Massage technique involving compression, lifting or decompression, and then releasing soft tissues such as skin and muscle. Variations: One-Hand, Two-Hand, Skin Rolling, Alternate Hand Petrissage.

Question 4

Tapotement

Answer 4

Massage technique that consists of repetitive striking movements. Variations: Tapping, Pincement, Hacking, Cupping, Pounding, Clapping, Diffused.

Question 5

Vibration

Answer 5

Massage technique that uses shaking or trembling motions.

Question 6

Compression

Answer 6

Nongliding technique of pressure application. Tapotement and vibration also use compressive forces. Variations: One-Hand, Two-Hand, Alternate-Hand.

Question 7

Tension

Answer 7

Lengthening force (pin and stretch)

Question 8

Bending

Answer 8

Compressive and tension forces are combined (pushing, squeezing, pulling, lifting in C-shape) like petrissage

Question 9

Shearing

Answer 9

Sliding force, by compressing and gliding two surfaces against each other in the same or opposite directions like friction

Question 10

Torsion

Answer 10

Twisting or rotational force, usually by compressing and moving tissues in the same or opposite direction

Question 11

Nerve Stroke

Answer 11

Feathering, uses light pressure applied with the weight of the fingers or hands as they glide down the body