Uses of Effleurage
Light effleurage is used initially to introduce your client to touch, assess
the condition of the superficial tissue such as differences in temperature,
texture, and muscle tension.
Used to spread the oil or lotion.
Used to assess changes that occur as a result of the massage.
Deep effleurage is used to create warmth in tissues to prepare it for the
next work.
Used as a transition stroke between parts of the body.
Indications:
Effleurage is the least invasive stroke and is generally appropriate for any
physical condition.
May help alleviate peripheral circulatory problems, relieve swelling,
relieve neuralgia, nervousness and may help insomnia.
Contraindications:
Use care with very hairy skin.
Very marked or pitted edema. Do not effleurage distal to or on the
site. Surgical mastectomy that included removal of lymph nodes is
contraindicated as there is no vascular structure to move the fluids.
New scar tissue
People on medications, with skin conditions or who are sick are also
contraindicated.
