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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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