swedish hand massage

Prepared by:Jonahlie A. Chavez

HAND MASSAGE

DRILL:Direction: Arrange the following in its proper order.

______a. Apply top coat.

______b. Clean and prepared the nails.

______c. Put color enamel on the other side in S-shape.

______d. Put color enamel on the left side in half circle.

______e. Apply base coat (platinum) twice on the nail.

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DEFINITION OF TERMS:

Hand Massage – the manipulation of the hands to relax the client and ease the discomfort prior to enameling.

Effleurage – derived from french verb “effleurer” meaning to “brush against” or “touch lightly”.

Petrissage – derived from french verb “petrir” meaning to “to knead”.

Frictions – derived from Latin word “frictio” which means to “rub”.

Vibrations – group of technique that consist of rhythmic manipulations of the soft tissue.

Swedish Massage Manipulations

Is the most complete of the all massages that will works with all the lymphatic system.

Benefits of Hand massage: Increases blood circulationEase the discomfort feelingHelps relaxes the client.

How do you do Hand Massage?

STEP 1: Effleurage the hand and forearm.EFFLEURAGE ( Stroking )This is done by applying the palm of the hand to the

skin of the client or patron.Benefits of this manipulation :• Helps in relaxation.• Prevent form muscle fatigue.

STEP 2: Knead thumb back of the hand and the forearm. PETRISSAGE ( Kneading )This is done by compressing and

twisting the tissue using your one or both hands.

After compressing and twisting , stretch the hands of the client or patron.

Benefits :• Relieve muscle fatigue• Helps the muscle strengthen.

STEP 3: Finger circulations, supporting the joint.FRICTION ( Rubbing )This manipulation are applied

in a circular manner with your thumb or fingers.

Stretch the hands of the patron.

Benefits of this manipulation:• Can loosen stiffness• Generates heat• Relieve the pain

STEP 4: Apply beat or rhythm to the handTAPOTEMENT ( Percussion )To execute this manipulation,

CUPPING and SLAPPING is applied.

Cupping – performing with cupped hands

Slapping – performed with an open palm.

Benefits :• Strengthen the muscles• Prevent muscle stiffness

STEP 5: VIBRATIONS ( Trembling )Pressing and shaking of the hand is done by using

either your hands or fingers.Benefits of this manipulation:• Helps to restore the functions of a nerve.• Maintain the blood circulation.

Generalization

APPLICATION : Materials Needed:

MASSAGE OIL HAND TOWEL

PLASTIC TRAY

DIRECTIOIN: Identify the following.

_______________1. This type of massage can loosen stiffness in joints by relaxing muscles.

_______________2. What do you call in the most complete massages that works with the lymphatic system?

_______________3. This is done with one or both hands by compressing, and twisting of the muscle tissues.

_______________4. The manipulation of the hands to relax the client and ease the discomfort feeling from arthritis.

_______________5. This kind of manipulation is done by pressing and shaking which can help to restore the function of a

nerve.

Friction (Rubbing)

Swedish Massage

Petrissage

Hand Massage

Vibrations

Assignment:

1. Research some home-made procedure for hand spa treatment.

2. Bring the ff: Body salt scrub Lotion Paraffin wax Pot holder ( 2pcs) Bowl Heater