TECHNIQUES & PRACTICAL APPLICATION PAULA RAFFERTY

AIM At the end of this session you should be able to identify and understand the main techniques used in massage

TECHNIQUES _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ RFELEUAFGE _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ASETRPISGE _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ MPEAOTTENT _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ RICFNTIOS _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ IBORAVTINS TA _POOT_MENT EFFLEURAGE PETRISSAGE TAPOTEMENT FRICTIONS VIBRATIONS

EXAMPLES In your own words describe each technique starting with Effleurage In 2’s using the oil provided have a go at Effleurage. When and where do you think this method can be used? In small groups transfer what you have learnt on to the flipchart paper for use in your practical session.

PETRISSAGE This group includes: Kneading – single or double handed using the palm of the hand(s). Picking up – lifting the tissue and squeezing with forefinger and thumb. Again write this technique in your own words Where do you think these methods can be used? In small groups transfer what you have learnt on to the flipchart paper for use in your practical sessions.

TAPOTEMENT This group includes: Hacking Cupping Beating Pounding When and where do you think these methods can be used? In small groups transfer what you have learnt on to the flipchart paper for use in your practical sessions.

FRICTIONS Small movements over localised area using pads of the fingers or thumbs. Again write this technique in your own words Where do you think this methods can be used? In small groups transfer what you have learnt on to the flipchart paper for use in your practical sessions.

VIBRATIONS Supporting the muscle with one hand and vibrating the other hand from side to side. This method not very often used. It finishes a massage off or is used to release tension prior to the start.

SEQUENCE AND TIMMING Full body = ???? Each front leg = 6mins Chest = 4 mins Stomach = 4 mins Back = 15 mins Each back leg = 6 mins

RECAP Can you name the three main techniques used in massage? Can you describe and demonstrate each one? By next lesson can you please read through your notes completed in class. Any questions?????