Massage Strokes and Techniques: Effleurage and Effleurage du Poing
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An Introduction to Effleurage
The effleurage technique consists of stroking or gliding movements which are performed with the whole hand in contact with the client's skin and with the fingers kept close together.
This stroke is generally used at the beginning and at the end of a session or to connect various stages of the massage treatment because movements should be smooth and soothing; contact with the client should be kept at all times and the movements performed slowly and without interruptions.
Effleurage (from French) means to stroke or to skim over.
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Effects of Effleurage
-Encourages the flow of lymph away from the area being treated
-Encourages a fresh supply of arterial blood to the area, thereby warming it, as well as bringing much needed oxygen and nutrients.
-Soothes nervous system
-Prepares muscles and other tissues for deeper work
-Aids desquamation (removal of dead skin cells)
-If done quickly it can stimulate sensory nerves
-Strong psychological effect of inducing a sense of well-being and euphoria.
Massage Techniques
Effleurage du Poing
Deep effleurage is used to affect deeper tissues and muscles in order to relax them and improve circulation in the area.
Athletic well toned clients with muscle bulk benefit particularly from deep effleurage.
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