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effleurage /ef·fleu·rage/ (ef″loo-rahzh´) [Fr.] a stroking movement in massage. effleurage [ef′ləräzh′] Etymology: Fr, skimming the surface a technique in massage in which long, light, or firm strokes are used, usually over the spine and back. Fingertip effleurage is a light technique performed with the tips of the fingers in a circular pattern over one part of the body or in long strokes over the back or an extremity. Fingertip effleurage of the abdomen is a technique commonly used in the Lamaze method of natural childbirth. Compare pétrissage, rolling effleurage. effleurage (ef·flerˑ·aj), n a mild massage technique; consists of superficial manual movements moving away from the heart to encourage relaxation as well as deep manual movements toward the heart to aid circulation. effleurage [Fr.] stroking movement in massage. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The most common site is the back and common techniques are effleurage and petrissage. However, several other forms of massage that are in use in practice (eg, effleurage, acupressure, trigger point therapy) have not been evaluated. Chapter VII describes the actual massage techniques, including effleurage, friction, kneading, vibration, percussion, and compression. |
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