pétrissage

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pétrissage /pé·tris·sage/ (pa″tre-sahzh´) [Fr.] massage in which the muscles are kneaded and pressed.

pétrissage

[pā′trisäzh′]

Etymology: Fr, petrir, to knead

a technique in massage in which the skin is gently lifted and squeezed. Pétrissage promotes circulation and relaxes muscles. Compare effleurage, rolling effleurage.

pétrissage

[F.] a technique used in massage therapy in which the skin is lifted and squeezed. The purpose is to free adhesions and improve local circulation.

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