|
Definition |
Use |
| Compression |
-simple pumping action directed deep into the core of the belly of
the muscle
-applied with quick rhythmic action using palm, loose fist, fingertips,
or ulnar side of hand |
-spreads tissue
-creates hyperemia
-softens tight muscles |
| Friction |
-circular friction used most often applied with full palm or fingers
-used after compression
-move superficial structure over a deeper structure
-cross-fiber and linear |
-decrease muscle spasm
-Caution: cross- fiber friction may cause damage to healthy tissue
if done too much |
| Jostling/Vibration |
-Jostling -rhythmic picking up of the tissue, filling the hand and
tossing the tissue back and forth
-Vibration - trembling in arms or hands that is transferred to the
client |
-briskly done to stimulate and warm up tissue for pre-event
-gently done to relax tension |
| Tapotement |
-rhythmic striking
-beating, hacking, cupping |
-pre-event to warm up
-reflexively tones muscles during training |
| Swedish Gymnastics |
-contract-relax
-reciprocal inhibition |
-increase flexibility
-use post-event and during training
-stretching a cold muscle may cause damage |
| Drainage |
-effleurage
-petrissage |
-increase drainage of waste products
-use post-event and training |
