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What do you understand by the term Effleurage?
a light stroking technique used in massage.
What is the common name of Effleurage?
What is another word for effleurage?
| massage | kneading |
|---|---|
| rubbing | reflexology |
| rub | acupressure |
| shiatsu | stroking |
| palpation | hydromassage |
How is Effleurage done?
Effleurage is basically a form of massage involving a circular stroking movement made with the palm of the hand. Effleurage can be firm or light without dragging the skin, and is performed using either the padded parts of the finger tips or the palmar surface of the hands.
What are the types of effleurage?
The different types of effleurage include the long stoke, circling and feathering. These are all superficial strokes during which palpitation (feeling for tension with your fingers) should take place. The full hand surface is used including fingers, thumbs and palms in all but feathering.
What are the benefits of having an effleurage massage?
Effleurage is used to increase blood circulation, stimulate lymphatic drainiage and promote relaxation. Effleurage is used to increase blood circulation and lymphatic flow in the body. When the effleurage technique is performed, friction causes the temperature to increase and vasodilation and capiliarisation to occur.
What is the difference between effleurage and petrissage?
Swedish massage is commonly made up of several techniques, these are listed below: Effleurage: Long gliding strokes with the hands (palms, thumbs and/or fingers). Petrissage: Global kneading motion with the hands (palms, thumbs and/or fingers).
What are the differences between effleurage and stroking?
* Stroking enables you to familiarize yourself with the amount of pressure to apply. * Effleurage provides a link between techniques. * Effleurage, when performed slowly, has a sedative action and is particularly beneficial for soothing the nerves.
What is the difference between effleurage and stroking?
How is effleurage used in labor?
During effleurage, you use circular, rhythmic stroking movements with the palm of your hand to lightly massage your abdomen. Focusing on the rhythm and movement will help your brain “forget” the pain response, which can reduce your pain, and the massage itself can help you relax.