Effleurage

Question 1

Effleurage

Answer 1

• Always performed towards lymph nodes
• Performed with one/both hands fingers and thumbs
• Circulation

Question 2

Physiological effects

Answer 2

• Aid venous return
• Aid interchange of tissue fluid
• Aid removal of chemical irritants
• Restore mobility
• Passively stretch muscle fibres
• Increase/decrease muscle tone

Question 3

Other effects

Answer 3

• Tissue warming
• Spreading of massage medium
• Calming or stimulating depending on speed/rhythm
• Connection between strokes and technique
• Palpitation and assessment tool

Question 4

Application

Answer 4

• Longitudinal, transverse or circular
• Can be deep or superficial
• Slow-medium pace

Question 5

Types of application

Answer 5

• Heel of hand
• Reinforced fingers
• Fists/knuckles
• Forearm
• Reinforced thumb