the five basic techniques of swedish massage

THE FIVE BASIC TECHNIQUES OF

SWEDISH MASSAGE

Manny P. Daleon presents

EFFLEURAGE(STROKING)

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Prepared by: Manny P. Daleon-Trainer


-light, firm and gentle glide of the

entire surface of the hand

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-light, firm and gentle glide of the entire surface

of the hand

Purpose:

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of the hand

Purpose:

Start and end the massage and

during transition of massage

technique

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of the hand

Purpose:

Start and end the massage and during

transition of massage technique

Accustomed the patient with the

touch of the therapist

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-light, firm and gentle glide of the entire surface of the hand

Purpose:

Start and end the massage and during transition of massage technique

Accustomed the patient with the touch of the therapist

Determine sensitive areas of spasm and muscle soreness

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Purpose:




Apply and distribute the lubricant

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Purpose:




Apply and distribute the lubricant

Remove dead skin cells and scars

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VARIATIONS:

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VARIATIONS:

1. Superficial stroking

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VARIATIONS:


Very light, gliding of the hand

applied in any direction to distribute

the lubricant

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VARIATIONS:


Very light, gliding of the hand applied in any

direction to distribute the lubricant

Most common technique

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VARIATIONS:


Very light, gliding of the hand applied in any

direction to distribute the lubricant


2. Shingles

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VARIATIONS:


Very light, gliding of the hand applied in any direction to

distribute the lubricant


2. Shingles

Hand over hand stroke or one hand follow

the other; although contact with the patient

is lost as each hand is lifted, the other hand

follows to give the patient a feeling of contact

with the touch of the therapist.

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VARIATIONS:

3. Knuckling

With a clinched fist, it is alternate and

rhythmic dorsiflexion and plantarflexion

of the applied on broad areas

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VARIATIONS:

3. Knuckling

With a clinched fist, it is alternate and rhythmicdorsiflexion and plantarflexion of the applied on broadareas

4. Fulling

Usually applied at the back with asacroiliac joint pain; it is lifting andpushing of hands in opposite direction;no pressure should be placed overspinous process as you passed

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NOTES:

Hands are relax to hold the part to be treated

Applied in any direction but usually centripetal

to aid lymphatic and venous circulation

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2. PETRISSAGE(COMPRESSION)

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-repeated lifting, grasping and

releasing of tissues with one or both

hands with the use of thumb or a

finger

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-repeated lifting, grasping and releasing of

tissues with one or both hands with the use of

thumb or a finger

Purpose:

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thumb or a finger

Purpose:

Stretch contracted and to loosen

adherent tissues

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thumb or a finger

Purpose:

Stretch contracted and to loosen adherent

tissues

Assist venous and lymphatic flow

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-repeated lifting, grasping and releasing of tissues

with one or both hands with the use of thumb or a

finger

Purpose:

Stretch contracted and to loosen adherent tissues

Assist venous and lymphatic flow

Milks the muscles of waste products

of metabolism

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VARIATIONS:

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VARIATIONS:

Kneading—grasping and compressing of

muscle , grasp and applying pressure

on it

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VARIATIONS:

Kneading—grasping and compressing of muscle ,

grasp and applying pressure on it

Pinching—alternate picking up of

small portion of the skin of thumb

and first finger

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VARIATIONS:



Pinching—alternate picking up of small portion of

the skin of thumb and first finger

Spider walk

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VARIATIONS:





Spider walk

Jostling

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VARIATIONS:





Spider walk

Jostling

Skin rolling

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3. FRICTION

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3. FRICTION

FRICTION—applying circular or traverse

motion of finger , thumb or heel of the

palm to small areas of tissues

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3. FRICTION

FRICTION—applying circular or traverse motion of

finger , thumb or heel of the palm to small

areas of tissues

Purpose:

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3. FRICTION



areas of tissues

Purpose:

Break up nodules and adhesion

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3. FRICTION



areas of tissues

Purpose:


Assist in circulation

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3. FRICTION

FRICTION—applying circular or traverse motion offinger , thumb or heel of the palm to smallareas of tissues

Purpose:


Assist in circulation

Milks the muscle with waste products of metabolism

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Variations:

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Variations:

Cross-fiber—applied through longitudinal

orientation

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Variations:


orientation

Storm technique—applied thru longitudinal

fiber of the muscle.

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Variations:


orientation

Storm technique—applied thru longitudinal fiber

of the muscle.

Notes:

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Variations:

Cross-fiber—applied through longitudinal orientation

Storm technique—applied thru longitudinal fiber of the muscle.

Notes:

Used in prominent joints

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Variations:



Notes:


Produced heat

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Variations:



Notes:


Produced heat

May produce bruising

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4. TAPOTEMENT(PERCUSSION)

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--may produce a series of brisk blows,

rapid and alternate fashion on soft

tissue of the patient.

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--may produce a series of brisk blows, rapid and

alternate fashion on soft tissue of the patient.

Purpose:

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Purpose:

Stimulate beeper tissues like

muscles and nerves

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Purpose:

Stimulate beeper tissues like muscles and nerves

Muscular contractions

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Purpose:

Stimulate beeper tissues like muscles and nerves

Muscular contractions

Loosen secretions

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VARIATIONS

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VARIATIONS

Hacking

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VARIATIONS

Hacking

Chopping

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VARIATIONS

Hacking

Chopping

Beating

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VARIATIONS

Hacking

Chopping

Beating

Pounding

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VARIATIONS

Hacking

Chopping

Beating

Pounding

Cupping

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VARIATIONS

Hacking

Chopping

Beating

Pounding

Cupping

Clapping

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VARIATIONS

Hacking

Chopping

Beating

Pounding

Cupping

Clapping

Slapping

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VARIATIONS

Hacking

Chopping

Beating

Pounding

Cupping

Clapping

Slapping

Tapping

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VIBRATION(SHAKING)

-fine rhythmical, tremulous movement using the

hand or forearm causing part to vibrate

Purpose:

Soothing effect

Awaken the patients body system

Peripheral neuritis

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