SM-Strokes

List the basic Swedish Massage strokes.
- Effleurage-
- Petrissage-
- Friction-
- Vibration-
- Tapotement-
effleurage:

Long, even stroking using the fingers and flats of hands.
What are the application concerns for the effleurage stroke?
- May be applied superficially or deep
- Always the first stroke applied
- Always follows a friction stroke
What are the physiological effects associated with the effleurage stroke?
- Light stroking increases superficial blood flow
- Deeper effleurage increases both arterial flow and lymphatic flow.
petrissage:

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SM-Strokes

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Swedish Massage strokes

Updated

2023-02-12T13:43:04Z

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