| A | B |
|---|
| Flow | routine-like sequence with fluid pattern |
| Muscle Contraction | Primary means of producing body heat |
| GAS | Phases of stress |
| Reduces hypertonicity | relaxes muscles |
| Reduces edema | Decreases swelling |
| Excursion | Length of stroke |
| Slow, even rhythm | Promotes parasympathetic response |
| Quick, uneven rhythm | Promotes sympathetic response |
| Centering | Focusing your attention to the client and being 'present' |
| Compression | direct pressure to flush out old blood, bringing new blood in on its release |
| Effleurage | Sliding and gliding across the skin |
| Petrissage | Kneading, grasping and lifting |
| Tapotement | percussion |
| Cross-fiber friction | Used to break up adhesions |
| Vibration | Shaky hand movements on the clients body |
| Endangerment sites | behind knee, in front of elbow, anterior neck triangle, spinous processes |
