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	Faccioni Publications (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		'Petrissage', or kneading, consists of pressing and rolling the muscles under the fingers and hands.
		Petrissage has been said to increase the local blood supply and increase venous and lymphatic return.
		Petrissage has shown to decrease neuromuscular excitability, but only during the duration of the massage, and the effects are confined to the muscle(s) being massaged (Starkey, 1993).
	www.faccioni.com /Reviews/massage.htm (2686 words)

	Techniques
		Petrissage comes from the French verb "petir" meaning "to knead" requires that soft tissue be lifted, rolled and squeezed by the massage therapist.
		Petrissage has the mechanical effect of softening and creating space around the actual muscle fibres and making the tendons more pliable as well.
		Petrissage under these conditions may be uncomfortable for the client and it may be best to switch to effleurage and compression which may soften tissue enough so that pertrissage can be used more effectively.
	www.sharongayter.com /mm/techniques.htm (2969 words)

	Massage and aromatherapy - different techniques, methods and approaches ranging from Swedish, neuromuscular, lymphatic, ...
		The feathering stroke is an extremely light stroke and is barely perceivable by the person receiving the massage, yet has a profoundly soothing effect.
		With petrissage specific muscle groups are worked where tissue is easily grasped, and can be performed superficially or deep.
		Deep petrissage is helpful in promoting circulation and to loosen muscle tightness.
	www.essentialoils.co.za /massage.htm (911 words)

	An Introduction to Aromatherapy Massage - SpiritualMinds.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		The art of petrissage is never to cause pain or discomfort and should be performed slowly and carefully.
		Before you begin the massage, ensure the recipient is comfortable, preferably lying face down on a well padded floor, bed or mattress, with a rolled up towel or bolster pillow under the upper chest, to ensure that the head and neck will be relaxed in the face down position.
		Beginning with the shoulders, use the thumbs and palms to massage with effleurage and petrissage actions, moving from the base of the neck outwards to the shoulder.
	www.spiritualminds.com /articles.asp?articleid=2360 (1391 words)

	Pathologies - Headaches (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Specific application of effleurage and petrissage to the muscles of the posterior cervical spine and upper back as well as to the sternocleidomastoid and scalene muscles can be quite effective.
		Massage is not contraindicated on a client with cluster headaches unless it aggravates them, but it is nbt known to break the repeating headache cycle.
		Gentle massage of the scalp and facial muscles as well as petrissage, effleurage and myofascial trigger point therapy of the suboccipital, cervical and shoulder muscles may be helpful.
	www.bbcfl.com /pathologies__headaches.htm (967 words)

	Legal Definitions of Massage Therapy by State (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		The term shall include effleurage, petrissage, tapotement, compression, vibration, stretching, heliotherapy, superficial hot and cold applications, topical applications, or other therapy which involves movement either by hand, forearm, elbow, or foot, for the purpose of therapeutic massage.
		The term shall include effleurage (stroking), petrissage (kneading), tapotement (percussion), compression, vibration, friction, (active/passive range of motion), Shiatsu, and acupressure, either by hand, forearm, elbow, foot, or with mechanical appliances for the purpose of body massage.
		The term includes, but is not limited to effleurage (stroking), petrissage (kneading), tapotement (percussion), compression, vibration, friction, nerve strokes, and Swedish gymnastics, either by hand or with mechanical or electrical apparatus for the purpose of body massage.
	www.sacredpath.org /html/reiki/legal/misc/definitions.html (1186 words)

	The Sex Files at Discovery Channel.ca (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Loving hands II There are five basic massage techniques that any beginner can learn: effleurage, petrissage, tapotement, hacking and kneading.
		Effleurage is usually the first and last technique applied to a given area of the body.
		Petrissage involves making small, circular motions with the balls of the thumbs or the fingers.
	www.discoverychannel.ca /sexfiles/season_2/sfs205a2.htm (647 words)

	Basic Techniques of Swedish Massage. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Effleurage is designed to acquaint the therapist with his or her subject’s body and vice versa.
		Petrissage involves gently lifting muscles up and away from the bones, then rolling and squeezing them, again with a gentle pressure.
		Friction is the most penetrating of the strokes, and consists of deep circular or transverse movements made with the thumb pads or fingertips.
	www.appointment-plus1.com /ap/holistichealthoptionsinc1/index.php?page=67&loginname=&password=&action= (315 words)

	techniques
		PETRISSAGE - The aim of petrissage is to stretch muscles in a deeper and more stimulating way than effleurage.
		It is a form of kneading, wringing and firm rubbing that can be practised with both hands together, with alternate hands, or with one hand on top of the other.
		FEATHERING Feathering is achieved by massaging with the finger-tips in a soothing and light rythm, it is a lighter form of effleurage and imparts a sense of relaxation and sensual languor.
	www.wingsofknowledge.com /my-ebook/les-tech.html (773 words)

	las vegas massage services bodywork massage techniques, for your tired trade show body.
		Petrissage techniques also make muscles more pliable, and are used to relieve soreness and hypertonicity (cramping).
		It is a scientific system of manipulations on the muscles and connective tissues of the body for the purpose of relaxation, rehabilitation or health maintenance.
		Swedish massage therapy is comprised of five basic strokes and their variations: effleurage, petrissage, friction, tapotement (or percussion) and vibration.
	www.lasvegasmassageservice.com /massagetechniques.htm (1832 words)

	Wellington College (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Extrinsic soft tissue techniques such as effleurage, petrissage and friction are performed towards the heart, aiding the venous and lymphatic circulation.
		Petrissage flushes deep capillary beds encouraging arterial flow that brings nutritional supply to the areas.
		In addition, petrissage separates muscle fibres increasing the pliability of the muscle tissues which enhances the muscles' ability to contract and relax.
	www.wellingtoncollege.com /theses4.html (4346 words)

	The Art of Good Massage (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		The major purpose of this movement is to heighten circulation and increase depth of relaxation.
		It is stimulating to the muscles and to circulation of the deeper blood vessels and lymphatics.
		Thoroughly petrissage and knead feet, ankle, calf, thigh and buttock.
	www.afpafitness.com /articles/MASSAGE.HTM (1329 words)

	ITEC Holistic Massage Case Studies! (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		I performed a lot of effleurage and petrissage movements on him and spent a lot of time on his back as he had told me that he enjoyed this area been worked on.
		I tried to improve her circulation with some petrissage and effleurage and then did some lymphatic drainage towards her inguinal nodes to help release these toxins that were being released.
		I performed some petrissage movements on her trapezius, some frictions on her deltoids and some wringing/hacking and cupping on her triceps.
	www.healthypages.net /forum/tm.asp?m=174718 (9199 words)

	Remedial Massage, Muscle & Joint Therapist - Terry O'Connor
		Applied massage will often consist of a combination of the main techniques: effleurage, kneading, petrissage, superficial strokes and percussion.
		It is used to adjust tension rather than forcing it out as this type of muscle will automatically resist any force applied to it.
		Petrissage allows more specific work on the body and is used more on children and older adults.
	www.terryoconnor.co.uk /techniques.php (370 words)

	Petrissage
		Petrissage is a focussed massage movement concentrating on specific muscle groups.
		Muscle is compressed beneath either the fingertips or the fist, in small circular movements releasing toxins that have built up in the muscles.
		Followed by Effleurage to sweep away the crystalline deposits of lactic acid, Petrissage is an intensely deep massaging movement which aids in the elimination of 'knots' and increases blood flow to congested deep muscular tissue.
	www.equine-therapist.com /Therapies/Petrissage/petrissage.html (79 words)

	Massage
		Usually only a minimal amount of lubricant is used on the skin.
		The types of strokes used are effleurage and petrissage.
		Zhi Ya is a form of Chinese massage based on acupressure.
	www.brainyencyclopedia.com /encyclopedia/m/ma/massage.html (1378 words)

	Clinical Massage Therapy for the Treatment of Myofascial Pain
		Some of the traditional ways of using the hands for massage are actually quite damaging to the hands when overused.
		Petrissage, specifically, (kneading with unsupported thumbs) is a technique that can very quickly lead to overuse injuries.
		We believe that the techniques shown in our new chapter are not only safer for the hands than the traditional "press and hold" technique (ischemic compression) but are greatly more effective in treating trigger points and the pain they cause.
	www.triggerpointbook.com /clinical.htm (808 words)

	Class Application
		RELEASE OF LIABILITY - I/we hereby release and hold harmless Petrissage and Nicole Dingwell and/or her agents, from any liability due to accident or damage to self, horse, dog, cat and/or person and from loss of property during the Petrissage Course.
		Petrissage and/or Nicole Dingwell, may not be held responsible for travel arrangement cancellations, caused by class cancellation due to weather, or any other reasons., My/Our submission of this form denotes acceptance of this release.
		By my submission of this application I am certifying that I am in generally good health and am capable of participating, and that the information I am submitting is true and factual.
	www.petrissagetherapy.com /Classapp.html (188 words)

	Sports Massage (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Petrissage or kneading is used on deeper tissues for mobilising fluids, stretching muscle fibres, and inducing relaxation.
		You must therefore pay particular attention, as with all massage techniques, as to what your purpose is when kneading petrissage is a powerful technique which is particularly effective in mobilising fluids in very deep muscles and applying a good stretch to the fibres involved.
		Frictions may be used for exploratory purposes, or for deeper and sometimes more painful movements aimed at breaking down lesions, separating muscle fibres, and even breaking down recent scar tissue.
	www.brianmac.demon.co.uk /massage.htm (1209 words)

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		The purpose of this study is to test the hypothesis that petrissage, a deep massage technique, reduces the spastic H-reflex in patients with a spinal cord injury (SCI).
		The massage technique used in this study was one handed petrissage applied to the belly of the triceps surae muscle group.
		Since H-reflexes were intermittently elicited from the tibial nerve in the posterior leg, data was collected every 10 seconds for each of the premassage, massage, and postmassage time periods.
	www.marquette.edu /pt/research/gold.html (241 words)

	Sports massage techniques used in the rehabilitation of a hamstring strain
		There are a number of different types or methods of petrissage massage techniques.
		Repeat this 3 to 5 times in a row, alternating with petrissage for 5 to 10 minutes.
		If the therapist comes across and tight, tender knots in the muscle (usually at the point of strain or rupture), these can be worked out with deep circular frictions to the knot (image 6).
	www.sportsinjuryclinic.net /cybertherapist/back/hamstrings/hams/sports_massage.php (796 words)

	Massage Theory Test
		The purpose of petrissage is to milk the muscle and (a) remove toxins and waste products (b) assist venous return (c) squeeze the arteries and veins (d) apply pressure to the bones
		The five basic swedish massage strokes are (a) effleurage, hacking, shaking, vibration and cupping (b) effleurage, Petrissage, squeezing, compression and swedish gymnastics (c) effleurage, petrissage, friction, vibration and tapotement (d) effleurage, petrissage, friction, cupping and hacking
		Petrissage is contraindicated for (a) flaccid paralysis (b) hairy skin (c) pregnancy (d) ischemia
	www.thebodyworker.com /testmassagetheory.htm (1650 words)

	Test Quesions 1
		Petrissage is best used for a) breaking up scar tissue b) relieving chronic or pitted edema C) relaxing tight muscles d) decreasing circulation e) shortening a muscle that is overstretched
		An effective way to treat tendinitis would be a) direct pressure friction on the muscle belly B) cross fiber friction on the tendon c) petrissage on the tendon d) application of heat followed by vigorous stretching
		Pain on stretch at the end of Range of Motion indicates a)acute injury to the muscle fibers b) acute injury to the joint capsule c) that an injury is in the subacute stage D that an injury is in the chronic stage e) we are not allowed to know this
	www.thebodyworker.com /test_massage_1.htm (2519 words)

	Sports massage techniques used in the rehabilitation of Calf strain, tear or pulled muscle - an injury to the back of ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Another similar technique is applied with a single thumb, which can be reinforced with a couple of fingers from the other hand if more pressure is required (image 6).
		Apply 10 to 20 circular frictions at a time and alternate with stripping and petrissage techniques.
		Frictions can be applied to a specific point in the muscle, or applied over a small area of muscle moving gradually.
	www.sportsinjuryclinic.net /sports-massage/calf_muscle_massage.php (750 words)

	Joints and Myology I (sessions 1-3) 2/8/04 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		63 Petrissage promotes ___ (2 wds) as fibers are lifted away from bony structures
		78 Petrissage is usually performed on the ___ (2 wds) primarily
		56 Transitioning back to effleurage after performing friction or petrissage or any other stroke allows the therapist to ___ the tissue and how it responded to the previous stroke
	www.volantec.biz /techniques.html (745 words)

	Moondance Massage
		Swedish massage traditionally incorporates effleurage, petrissage and compression.
		Effleurage is a smooth, gliding stroke that generally initiates a Swedish Massage treatment.
		Petrissage consists of wringing, squeezing, rolling and kneading (like kneading bread dough) the muscles, using one or two hands, the thumbs, or the fingers.
	www.moondancemassage.com /swedish.shtml (266 words)

	Massage Therapy - Interactive Glossary
		It involves stroking, kneading, and friction on the skin and muscles combined with bending of the joints to stretch the muscles.
		Friction is a deep, circular stroke aimed at causing deep tissues to rub together to increase blood flow.
		Petrissage, as mentioned above, involves squeezing, kneeding and rolling the muscles.
	www.therapistfinder.net /glossary/massage-therapy-massage-therapists.html (243 words)

	How To Give A Massage (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		The rhythmic stroking movement not only relaxes the person receiving the massage and lets him or her get used to the massager's hands, but readies the body for deeper work.
		Moving down, the fleshy areas of the buttocks are a good place for basic circular Effleurage, as well as kneading and the percussive strokes like pummeling and hacking.
		The shoulders are ideal spots for deep circling and some squeezing Petrissage.
	www.billspringwrites.com /massage.html (1770 words)

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