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Swedish Massage MT4

Swedish Massage Tech. MT4

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Swedish techniques can be categorized by these 5 components: Direction of movement, Pressure, Rhythm of Movement, Rate of Movement, Duration, Part of MT's hand or arm that is used.
Direction of Movement For relaxation or reduction of edema, the direction is centripetal(towards the heart) or in the direction of blood flow & when possible parrallel with the muscle fibre direction.
Pressure Light pressure for relaxation, deeper pressure used to reach deeper structures & for treatment of adhesions.
Rhythym: An even rhythm should be used.
Rate of movement Slower rate used for relaxation, can be matched to the rate of repiration of the client. More quickly for stiumulating effect.
Duration of treatment Depends on the size of area massaged, pathological condition and clients tolerance.
Part of therapists hand or arm to be used. Various parts of the hand or arm may be used to apply a technique.
To Achieve a relaxing effect: Any technique applied in a slow, rhythmical & repetitive manner will evoke a relaxation response & decrease sympathetic nervous system firing. With predidctable pattern & even rate.
To achieve a stimulating effect: Techniques applied with briskness, in more erratic and less predictable patterns will generally increase the sympathetic nervous system firing.
Stroking among the lightest techniques used for massage.
Uses of Stroking Often used as an introductory or closing tech. May pertain to a part or all of the body.
How to perform stroking Palmar surface of the hand or fingers, pressure is applied equally through the entire surface of the hand or fingers.
Stroking, How to: 2) technique is applied superficially. The tissue is not compressed and only the min. amount of pressure is used to make contact with the tissue. How to, stroking: 3) The direction of stroking can be centripetal or centrifugal because the tech. is so superficial.
How to, stroking: 4) Stroking may be performed using long or short movements. how to, stroking: 5) It is not necessary to use a lubricant because there is little drag created with this technique.
How to stroking: 6) while stroking is generally applied on broad areas of the skin, it is also performed through the sheets.
Effects of stroking: Soothing tech. due to repetition, decreases sympathetic nervous system firing & reduces pain perception. Reflexive effect on circulatory system b/c of light pressure
Effleurage To glide, stroke or touch lightly.
Uses of Effleurage Often used early in a massage to spread lubricant. Introduce the client to the therapists touch.
Petrissage French for kneading
Vibrations oscillations to the tissue, one of most difficult tech.
tapotement To rap, drum or pat.
Created by: annette.rmt
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