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Gliding, Kneading, Friction, Percussion, Vibration, Stretching, Joint Mobilizing

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What is another name for Gliding?   Effleurage  
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What are gliding strokes?   Strokes that glide over the skin moving with even pressure while your hand is molded to their body  
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What is the purpose of gliding?   Spreading lubricant ; General relaxation ; Preparation of the tissue for deeper strokes ; Assistance in lymphatic and venous flow  
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All gliding strokes except light strokes should be . . .   directed towards the heart  
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Gliding strokes may be applied with what?   2 hands ; 1 hand ; Fingertips ; Thumbs ; Knuckles ; Fist ; Forearm  
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What is another name for Kneading?   Petrissage  
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What are kneading strokes?   Strokes that consist of rhythmic pressing, rolling, and squeezing movements attempting to lift the tissue away from the bone  
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What is the purpose of kneading?   To increase circulation, ridding the tissue of muscular toxins, and helps to alleviate muscle soreness  
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Kneading strokes may be applied with what?   2 hands ; 1 hand ; Thumbs ; Thumbs and Fingers  
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What is Friction ?   Movement of the superficial tissue over the deep tissue. Friction does NOT glide over the skin, but rather it penetrates depth wise into the layers of tissue.  
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What is the purpose of friction ?   Breaking down adhesions and scar tissue ; Release of trigger points or spasm into the muscle  
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Friction may be applied with what?   Thumbs ; Fingertips ; Heel hand ; Knuckles ; Forearm ; Elbow  
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What are the 4 types of Friction ?   Circular Friction ; Cross Fiber Friction ; Longitudinal Friction ; Static Friction  
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What is Circular friction ?   Movement of superficial tissue over deep tissue in a circular pattern  
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What is Cross Fiber friction ?   (DTF - deep transverse friction) movement of tissue perpendicular to the muscle fibers  
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What is Longitudinal friction ?   Movement of tissue going parallel to the fibers  
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What is Static friction ?   (DIRECT PRESSURE) sustained pressure on a specific location into the tissue  
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What is another name for Percussion?   Tapotement  
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What is Percussion?   A series of brisk blows in an alternating fashion  
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What is the purpose of Percussion ?   To increase circulation ; To relieve muscular tension ; Helps to stimulate the client  
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Name the 7 Percussion movements   Hacking ; Beating ; Tapping ; Slapping ; Cupping ; Quacking ; Pincement  
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What is Hacking ?   Little finger side of the hand  
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What is Beating ?   (Pommeling) soft fists, using the little finger side of the hand  
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What is another word for beating ?   Pommeling  
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What is Tapping?   Fingertips  
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What is Slapping?   Finger Pads  
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What is Cupping?   Open surface of the palm  
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What is Pincemnet ?   (DUCKBITES) plucking with fingers and thumbs  
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What is Quaking?   Hands together, fingers apart - hit with little finger side  
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What is the only Friction stroke done on the lower back ?   Pincement (DUCKBITES)  
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What is Vibration?   A fine or large tremulous movement into the tissue. May be on a specific point, a large muscle group (jostling), and entire limb (limb shaking)or the whole body (rocking)  
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Vibration may be applied with   Fingers ; 1 hand ; 2 hands  
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What is the purpose of Vibration?   Relaxation ; Stimulation ; Increases circulation  
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What is Stretching?   Slow, gentle, sustained movement of a muscle in which the insertion and origin of the muscle is moved away from each other. Stretching should always be done within the clients limit of flexibility. NO BOUNCING.  
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What are some techniques for Stretching ?   Passive stretches  
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