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

2. Prepared by: Manny P. Daleon-Trainer
EFFLEURAGE(STROKING)
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3. Prepared by: Manny P. Daleon-Trainer
EFFLEURAGE(STROKING)
-light,
firm and gentle glide of the
entire surface of the hand
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4. Prepared by: Manny P. Daleon-Trainer
EFFLEURAGE(STROKING)
-light, firm and gentle glide of the entire surface
of the hand
Purpose:
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5. Prepared by: Manny P. Daleon-Trainer
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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6. Prepared by: Manny P. Daleon-Trainer
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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7. Prepared by: Manny P. Daleon-Trainer
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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8. Prepared by: Manny P. Daleon-Trainer
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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9. Prepared by: Manny P. Daleon-Trainer
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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12. Prepared by: Manny P. Daleon-Trainer
VARIATIONS:
1.
Superficial stroking
Very
light, gliding of the hand
applied in any direction to distribute
the lubricant
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13. Prepared by: Manny P. Daleon-Trainer
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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14. Prepared by: Manny P. Daleon-Trainer
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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15. Prepared by: Manny P. Daleon-Trainer
VARIATIONS:
1.
Superficial stroking
Very light, gliding of the hand applied in any direction to
distribute the lubricant
 Most common technique

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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20. Prepared by: Manny P. Daleon-Trainer
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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21. Prepared by: Manny P. Daleon-Trainer
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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22. Prepared by: Manny P. Daleon-Trainer
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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23. Prepared by: Manny P. Daleon-Trainer
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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24. Prepared by: Manny P. Daleon-Trainer
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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26. Prepared by: Manny P. Daleon-Trainer
VARIATIONS:
Kneading—grasping
and compressing of
muscle , grasp and applying pressure
on it
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27. 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
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28. 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
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29. 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
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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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32. Prepared by: Manny P. Daleon-Trainer
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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33. Prepared by: Manny P. Daleon-Trainer
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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34. Prepared by: Manny P. Daleon-Trainer
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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35. Prepared by: Manny P. Daleon-Trainer
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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36. Prepared by: Manny P. Daleon-Trainer
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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39. Prepared by: Manny P. Daleon-Trainer
Variations:
Cross-fiber—applied through longitudinal
orientation
 Storm technique—applied thru longitudinal
fiber of the muscle.

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40. Prepared by: Manny P. Daleon-Trainer
Variations:
Cross-fiber—applied through longitudinal
orientation
 Storm technique—applied thru longitudinal fiber
of the muscle.

Notes:
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41. Prepared by: Manny P. Daleon-Trainer
Variations:
Cross-fiber—applied through longitudinal
orientation
 Storm technique—applied thru longitudinal fiber
of the muscle.

Notes:
 Used
in prominent joints
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42. Prepared by: Manny P. Daleon-Trainer
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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43. Prepared by: Manny P. Daleon-Trainer
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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45. 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.
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46. 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:
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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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48. 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 tissues like muscles and nerves
Muscular
contractions
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49. 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 tissues like muscles and nerves
 Muscular contractions
Loosen
secretions
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VARIATIONS
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VARIATIONS
Hacking
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52. Prepared by: Manny P. Daleon-Trainer
VARIATIONS

Hacking
 Chopping
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53. Prepared by: Manny P. Daleon-Trainer
VARIATIONS
Hacking
 Chopping

 Beating
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54. Prepared by: Manny P. Daleon-Trainer
VARIATIONS
Hacking
 Chopping
 Beating

 Pounding
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55. Prepared by: Manny P. Daleon-Trainer
VARIATIONS
Hacking
 Chopping
 Beating
 Pounding

Cupping
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56. Prepared by: Manny P. Daleon-Trainer
VARIATIONS
Hacking
 Chopping
 Beating
 Pounding
 Cupping

Clapping
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57. Prepared by: Manny P. Daleon-Trainer
VARIATIONS
Hacking
 Chopping
 Beating
 Pounding
 Cupping
 Clapping

 Slapping
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58. Prepared by: Manny P. Daleon-Trainer
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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