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LIGHT EFFLEURAGE
Gliding, Fanning, Tree branching, |
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DEEP EFFLEURAGE
Knuckling, |
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Same as above
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PETRISSAGE
Picking up, wringing, kneading, |
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DIRECT PRESSURE FRICTION
Compression |
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For all frictions:
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LINEAR OR CIRCULAR FRICTION | same as above |
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Cross fiber friction |
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Heat rub friction |
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TAPOTEMENT
Tapping, Pincement, Slapping |
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Loosens mucus in thoracic cavity |
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FINE VIBRATION
Static or moving |
Relaxation |
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same as tapotement | |
COARSE VIBRATION
Static or moving |
loosens ligaments | Penetrating stimulation | ||
JOSTLING/SHAKING |
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same as tapotement | |
SWEDISH GYMNASTICS
Active free, active assisted, |
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( active and resistive)
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