The document describes the five basic techniques of Swedish massage: effleurage (stroking), petrissage (compression), friction, tapotement (percussion), and vibration (shaking). Each technique is defined and its purpose is explained. Effleurage involves light, gliding strokes and is used to start and end massages. Petrissage involves lifting and squeezing muscles to loosen tissues. Friction is applied with circular motions to break up adhesions. Tapotement uses brisk blows for stimulation. Vibration soothes with trembling movements. Variations are provided for each technique.

1. Manny P. Daleon presents
THE FIVE BASIC TECHNIQUES OF
SWEDISH MASSAGE

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EFFLEURAGE(STROKING)
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EFFLEURAGE(STROKING)
-light,
firm and gentle glide of the
entire surface of the hand
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EFFLEURAGE(STROKING)
-light, firm and gentle glide of the entire surface
of the hand
Purpose:
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EFFLEURAGE(STROKING)
-light, firm and gentle glide of the entire surface
of the hand
Purpose:
Start
and end the massage and
during transition of massage
technique
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EFFLEURAGE(STROKING)
-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
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EFFLEURAGE(STROKING)
-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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EFFLEURAGE(STROKING)
-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
 Apply
and distribute the lubricant
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EFFLEURAGE(STROKING)
-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
 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:
1.
Superficial stroking
Very
light, gliding of the hand
applied in any direction to distribute
the lubricant
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VARIATIONS:
1.
Superficial stroking
 Very
light, gliding of the hand applied in any
direction to distribute the lubricant
Most
common technique
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VARIATIONS:
1.
Superficial stroking
 Very
light, gliding of the hand applied in any
direction to distribute the lubricant
 Most common technique
2.
Shingles
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VARIATIONS:
1.
Superficial stroking
Very light, gliding of the hand applied in any direction to
distribute the lubricant
 Most common technique
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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 rhythmic
dorsiflexion and plantarflexion of the applied on broad
areas
4.
Fulling
Usually
applied at the back with a
sacroiliac joint pain; it is lifting and
pushing of hands in opposite direction;
no pressure should be placed over
spinous 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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2. PETRISSAGE(COMPRESSION)

-repeated
lifting, grasping and
releasing of tissues with one or both
hands with the use of thumb or a
finger
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2. PETRISSAGE(COMPRESSION)

-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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2. PETRISSAGE(COMPRESSION)
-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
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2. PETRISSAGE(COMPRESSION)
-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
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2. PETRISSAGE(COMPRESSION)
-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:
 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
Spider
walk
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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
 Spider walk
Jostling
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30. Prepared by: Manny P. Daleon-Trainer
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
 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
FRICTION—applying circular or traverse motion of
finger , thumb or heel of the palm to small
areas of tissues
Purpose:
Break
up nodules and adhesion
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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:
 Break up nodules and adhesion
 Assist
in circulation
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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:
 Break up nodules and adhesion
 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:
Cross-fiber—applied through longitudinal
orientation
 Storm technique—applied thru longitudinal
fiber of the muscle.

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Variations:
Cross-fiber—applied through longitudinal
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.
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Notes:
 Used
in prominent joints
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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
 Produced
heat
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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
 Produced heat

 May
produce bruising
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4. TAPOTEMENT(PERCUSSION)
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4. TAPOTEMENT(PERCUSSION)
--may
produce a series of brisk blows,
rapid and alternate fashion on soft
tissue of the patient.
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4. TAPOTEMENT(PERCUSSION)
--may produce a series of brisk blows, rapid and
alternate fashion on soft tissue of the patient.
Purpose:
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47. Prepared by: Manny P. Daleon-Trainer
4. TAPOTEMENT(PERCUSSION)
--may produce a series of brisk blows, rapid and
alternate fashion on soft tissue of the patient.
Purpose:
Stimulate
beeper
muscles and nerves
tissues
like
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4. TAPOTEMENT(PERCUSSION)
--may produce a series of brisk blows, rapid and
alternate fashion on soft tissue of the patient.
Purpose:
 Stimulate
beeper tissues like muscles and nerves
Muscular
contractions
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4. TAPOTEMENT(PERCUSSION)
--may produce a series of brisk blows, rapid and
alternate fashion on soft tissue of the patient.
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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