Term
Back 11 minutes
Begin with what stroke? |
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Definition
Integration Stroke
In a bow stance, stand at head of client and spread oil: with hands together, palms at top of spine, effleurage down center of back (lateral to spine), spread hands across ilium, pull up sides to scapula, then pull hands between shoulder blades. Separate and push hands across top of shoulders and down deltoids and back up to neck. Repeat twice more, increase pressure each time.Stay at neck for transition. |
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Back 11 minutes
Transition from integration stroke to what stroke? |
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Definition
Erector Spinae Fan
At neck, remain in bow stance and begin to fan left erector spinae group from neck to pelvis. Hands shape and drape; follow contours of body.Stay on lower back for transition. |
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Term
Back 11 minutes
Transition from erector spinae fan to what stroke? |
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Definition
Sacrum & Iliac Crest Fan
In a bow stance, fan across left half of sacrum and continue fanning across the gluteal attachments at iliac crest and in vertical strips medial to lateral across superior gluteals. Lift left hand and turn right palm so fingers are pointing medial toward the spine.Keep contact with client with right and and place left hand superior to right for transition. |
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Term
Back 11 minutes
Transition from sacrum & iliac crest fan to which stroke? |
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Definition
Low Back Petrissage
Move into a horse stance and petrissage low back and up flank. Lift left hand and place on top of right hand with fingers pointing toward neck. Slowly move hands up to where the shoulders meet the neck for transition. |
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Term
Back 11 minutes
Transition from low back petrissage to which stroke? |
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Definition
Trapezium Circling
Move into a bow stance and leading with fingers, circle around scapula moving medial to lateral drawing the shoulder down. End with fingers draping the shoulder where it meets the neck (on to p of the trapezius) for transition. |
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Term
Back 11 minutes
Transition from trapezius circling to which stroke? |
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Definition
Trapezius Pull
In a bow stance, using crooked fingers pull effleurage along top of trapezium, pulling down and lateral. Keep weight in back foot. As you reach the lateral edge of the scapula, separate hands so they are side by side resting on the scapula for transition. |
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Term
Back 11 minutes
Transition from trapezius pull to which stroke? |
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Definition
Lateral Scapula Petrissage/Knead
Move into a horse stance and with client's arm drawn away from body, petrissage/knead upper part of shoulder and lateral part of scapula. Rotate palm of right hand so fingers point toward the client's feet and the entire hand rests on the lateral portion of chest, palm just below the client's armpit. Rest the left hand on the client's upper back for transition. |
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Term
Back 11 minutes
Transition from lateral scapula petrissage/knead to which stroke? |
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Definition
Serratus Anterior Stroke
Move into a modified bow stance (superior to client's shoulder) and using heel of hand, stroke serratus anterior. On last stroke continue down to low back. As you approach the lowesr back, move your right hand up to the sacrum. Bring left hand down to rest on top of right hand for transition |
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Term
Back 11 minutes
Transition from serratus anterior stroke to which stroke? |
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Definition
Low Back Circles
From a modified bow stance, face the client's feet and using whole hand, circle down and medial to lateral opening low back and addressing gluteal attachments. Turn to face client's head and continue to circle with same hand, up and medial to lateral, broadening low back. Wth hands on lateral iliac crest and fingers pointing medially towards spine, lift left hand and place on client's right flank and move right hand down to client's left flank for transition. |
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Term
Back 11 minutes
Transition from low back circles to which stroke? |
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Definition
Whole Back Wring
Move into a horse or modified bow stance and begin wringing at low back and continue up torso to shoulders (thumbs aligned with fingers).And you approach the upper torso, move left hand up client's neck to stabilize and move right hand over the trapezius for transition. |
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Term
Back 11 minutes
Transition from whole back wring to which stroke? |
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Definition
Trapezius Stroke
Move into a T stance and from the opposite table corner, stroke trapezius at top of shoulder with heel of hand moving medial to lateral, pressing shoulder away from neck. At end of last stroke, move hands back up to C7 for transition |
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Term
Back 11 minutes
Transition from trapezius stroke to which stroke? |
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Definition
Rhomboid Fan
From the T stance, fan rhomboids from spine toward scapula; C7 to root of spine of scapula; T5 to inferior angle of scapula. At the end of the final pass, reach out to the client's right hand for transition. |
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Term
Back 11 minutes
Transition from rhomboid fan to which stroke? |
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Definition
Scapula Thumb Press
Move into a modified bow stance and continue to step around side of table. Place client's wrist behind their back and gently press/stroke up under scapula with thumb (create space/free scapula from rib cage/compress & follow). Return arm to table. After releasing client's hand, move both hands to the opposite lower back for transition. |
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Term
Back 11 minutes
Transition from scapula thumb press to which stroke? |
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Definition
Opposite Low Back Wring
From a T stance deeply wring opposite side of low back. Finish at the lateral iliac crest and bring both hands together for transition. |
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Term
Back 11 minutes
Transition from opposite low back wring to which stroke? |
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Definition
Latissimus Dorsi Cross Pull
From a T stance cross-pull latissimus dorsi along left flank from hip to armpit. Weight in beck leg. Move hands back up to between the scapulas for transition. |
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Term
Back 11 minutes
Transition from latissimus dorsi cross pull to which stroke? |
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Definition
Integration Stroke
From a bow stance, use integration stroke to complete work on the client's back. Re-drape client's back and un-drape client's left posterior leg. |
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Term
Posterior Legs, Hips and Feet 6 minutes each
Start with which stroke? |
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Definition
Whole Limb Effleurage
Start at client's left leg, standing next to their feet, facing their head. From a bow stance, effleurage entire limb, spreading oil toe to hip. End whole limb effleurage on thigh for transition. |
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Term
Posterior Legs, Hips and Feet 6 minutes each
Transition from whole limb effleurage to which stroke? |
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Definition
Thigh Effleurage
From a bow stance, deeply effleurage entire thigh, continuing stroke up side of hip. End effleurage just above knee for transition. |
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Term
Posterior Legs, Hips and Feet 6 minutes each
Transition from thigh effleurage to which stroke? |
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Definition
Hamstring Fan
From a bow stance, fan up center of hamstrings to ischial tuberosity, then fan up medially to ischial tuberosity and laterally (beyond hamstrings) to greater trochanter. End hamstring fan at great trochanter for transition. |
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Term
Posterior Legs, Hips and Feet 6 minutes each
Transition from hamstring fan to which stroke? |
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Definition
Gluteal Fan
Move into a T stance and deeply fan the gluteal muscles from greater trochanter to iliac crest and additional passes to border of sacrum. Spread hands out to cover gluteals for transition. |
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Term
Posterior Legs, Hips and Feet 6 minutes each
Transition from gluteal fan to which stroke? |
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Definition
Gluteal Petrissage/Knead
Move into a horse stance to knead and petrissage gluteals. Continue moving hands down to thigh for transition. |
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Term
Posterior Legs, Hips and Feet 6 minutes each
Transition from gluteal petrissage/knead to which stroke? |
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Definition
Thigh Petrissage/Knead
From a horse stance, petrissage and knead center and sides of thigh. End petrissage so hands are just above the knee for transition. |
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Term
Posterior Legs, Hips and Feet 6 minutes each
Transition from thigh petrissage/knead to which stroke? |
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Definition
Inner Thigh Cross Pull
Move into a modified bow stand and facing client's feet use cross-pull stroke on the adductors upward from the knee. Weight in rear leg. End stroke at upper thigh with one hand medial and the other lateral for transition. |
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Term
Posterior Legs, Hips and Feet 6 minutes each
Transition from inner thigh cross pull to which stroke? |
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Definition
Thigh Wring
From a modified bow stance, use a wringing stroke down posterior thigh (lift and squeeze). End stroke at knee for transition. |
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Term
Posterior Legs, Hips and Feet 6 minutes each
Transition from thigh wring to which stroke? |
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Definition
Knee Thumb Circles
Move into a modified T stance, face client's head and with thumb circles, radiate strokes out from center of back of knees. End stroke on superior portion of knee for transition. |
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Term
Posterior Legs, Hips and Feet 6 minutes each
Transition from knee thumb circles to which stroke? |
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Definition
Thigh Effleurage
Move into a bow stance and effleurage thigh and carry stroke down to lower leg. Finish stroke at Achilles tendon for transition. |
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Term
Posterior Legs, Hips and Feet 6 minutes each
Transition from thigh effleurage to which stroke? |
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Definition
Calf (Leg) Effleurage
From a bow stance effleurage leg, carry strokes across knee insertions. End stroke just superior to Achilles tendon for transition. |
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Term
Posterior Legs, Hips and Feet 6 minutes each
Transition from calf (leg) effleurage to which stroke? |
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Definition
Gastrocnemius Fan
From a bow stance, fan between heads of gastsrocnemius, then fan each side. End stroke just inferior to knee with one hand medial, the other lateral for transition. |
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Term
Posterior Legs, Hips and Feet 6 minutes each
Transition from gastrocnemius fan to which stroke? |
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Definition
Gastrocnemius Petrissage/Knead
Move into a horse stand and petrissage/knead each head. End stroke just superior to Achilles tendon for transition. |
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Term
Posterior Legs, Hips and Feet 6 minutes each
Transition from gastrocnemius petrissage/knead to which stroke? |
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Definition
Ankle Fan
Move into a modified bow stance and facing head, fan ankle insertions, then stroke around lateral and medial malleoli. End with hands on each side of Achilles tendon for transition |
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Term
Posterior Legs, Hips and Feet 6 minutes each
Transition from ankle fan to which stroke? |
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Definition
Calf (Leg) Effleurage
Move into a bow stance and effleurage lower leg and carry stroke down foot. End stroke with lateral hand supporting ankle and medial hand on ball of foot for transition. |
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Term
Posterior Legs, Hips and Feet 6 minutes each
Transition from calf (leg) effleurage to which stroke? |
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Definition
Ankle Rotation
Move into a modified bow stance and while supporting lower leg, gently rotate ankle joint in full circle, first in one direction, then the other. Keep hands in same location for transition. |
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Term
Posterior Legs, Hips and Feet 6 minutes each
Transition from ankle rotation to which stroke? |
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Definition
Achilles Stretch
Move into a bow stance and with gentle pressure, flex ankle to stretch achilles tendon. Return foot to table for transition. |
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Term
Posterior Legs, Hips and Feet 6 minutes each
Transition from achilles stretch to which stroke? |
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Definition
Calcaneus Circles
Move into a modified bow stance and with forefinger knuckle, press small circles into the heel pad, then use thumb circles around sides of calcaneus. Turn back to client and support ankle with one hand for transition. |
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Term
Posterior Legs, Hips and Feet 6 minutes each
Transition from calcaneus circles to which stroke? |
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Definition
Arch Stroke
From a modified bow stance, turn around (your back to client's head), support ankle with one hand, stroke arch of foot from heel to toes with knuckles of other hand. Move both hands so fingers are on the metatarsals of anterior foot and thumbs are resting on the ball of the foot for transition. |
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Term
Posterior Legs, Hips and Feet 6 minutes each
Transition from arch stroke to which stroke? |
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Definition
Thumb Circles
In same position, massage ball of foot with thumb circles. Turn back to face client's head and place hands on each side of foot for transition. |
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Term
Posterior Legs, Hips and Feet 6 minutes each
Transition from thumb circles to which stroke? |
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Definition
Foot/Limb Effleurage
From a bow stance, effleurage foot (squeeze/pull), then entire limb, toe to hip. End at Achilles tendon for transition. |
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Term
Posterior Legs, Hips and Feet 6 minutes each
Transition from foot/limb effleurage to which stroke? |
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Definition
Percussion Strokes
Use bouncing, hacking, cupping, tapping along entire leg and buttocks, going lightly over back of knees. End with brushing stroke. Re-drape client's left leg and repeat on right leg. |
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Term
Anterior Legs and Feet 7 minutes each
Begin with which stroke? |
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Definition
Whole Lower Limb Effleurage
Begin at client's left leg, standing next to their feet, facing their head. From a bow stance, effleurage entire limb, spreading oil toes to hip (lateral hand over iliac crest, medial hand 2" below crotch). End stroke with hands superior to knee for transition. |
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Term
Anterior Legs and Feet 7 minutes each
Transition from whole lower limb effleurage to which stroke? |
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Definition
Thigh Effleurage
From a bow stance, deeply effleurage up anterior thigh. End stroke posterior to knee for transition. |
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Term
Anterior Legs and Feet 7 minutes each
Transition from thigh effleurage to which stroke? |
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Definition
Quadriceps Fan
From a bow stance, using three parallel stripes, fan quadriceps from knee to AIIS of the pelvis (first in center, then medial, then lateral). End last pass with hands at top of thigh, on medial and one lateral for transition. |
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Term
Anterior Legs and Feet 7 minutes each
Transition from quadriceps fan to which stroke? |
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Definition
Thigh Petrissage
Move into a horse stance and petrissage entire thigh and knee. Move to face client's feet and place hands medial and superior to knee for transition. |
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Term
Anterior Legs and Feet 7 minutes each
Transition from thigh petrissage to which stroke? |
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Definition
Inner Thigh Cross Pull
Move into a bow stance with weight in rear leg. Cross-pull along inner thigh upward from knee, then wring down thigh to knee. Place hands superior to knee for transition. |
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Term
Anterior Legs and Feet 7 minutes each
Transition from inner thigh cross pull to which stroke? |
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Definition
Light Percussion
Move into a horse stance and use light bouncing stroke on quadriceps. Finish with hands near knee for transition. |
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Term
Anterior Legs and Feet 7 minutes each
Transition from light percussion to which stroke? |
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Definition
Knee Fan
Move into a bow stance and fan all around the knee, including attachments at patella. |
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Term
Anterior Legs and Feet 7 minutes each
Transition from knee fan to which stroke? |
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Definition
Thigh Effleurage
From a bow stance, effleurage thigh and carry stroke down to lower leg. End stroke with hands on anterior ankle for transition. |
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Term
Anterior Legs and Feet 7 minutes each
Transition from thigh effleurage to which stroke? |
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Definition
Tibial Fan
From a bow stance, fan up tibialis anterior, then lateral to tibialis anterior, then fan medial to tibia. End stroke with thumbs on perneals and fingers on medial surface of lower leg for transition. |
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Term
Anterior Legs and Feet 7 minutes each
Transition from tibial fan to which stroke? |
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Definition
Peroneal Petrissage
From a bow stance, with thumbs resting on peroneals, petrissage lower leg. End stroke with hands on anterior surface of ankle for transition. |
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Term
Anterior Legs and Feet 7 minutes each
Transition from peroneal petrissage to which stroke? |
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Definition
Leg Effleurage
From a bow stance, effleurage lower leg, over knee, then down to foot. End stroke with thumbs on anterior foot and fingers on posterior foot for transition. |
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Term
Anterior Legs and Feet 7 minutes each
Transition from leg effleurage to which stroke? |
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Definition
Metatarsal Spread
From a bow stance, with hands on either side of foot, spread metatarsals using thenar eminences. Leave hands in same position for transition. |
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Term
Anterior Legs and Feet 7 minutes each
Transition from metatarsal spread to which stroke? |
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Definition
Metatarsal Stroke
Move into a modified bow stance and while stabilizing phalanges (gently bending toes down with one hand), stroke between and across metatarsals, inside arch and across top of ankle with thumb. Move hands distally for transition. |
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Term
Anterior Legs and Feet 7 minutes each
Transition from metatarsal stroke to which stroke? |
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Definition
Toe Rotation
Move into a bow stance and while stabilizing the foot, rotate and squeeze each of the toes and gently spread them apart. Place hands on posterior foot for transition. |
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Term
Anterior Legs and Feet 7 minutes each
Transition from toe rotation to which stroke? |
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Definition
Whole Leg Effleurage
From a bow stance, effleurage entire limb, toe to hip. Grasp client's foot with medial and and place lateral hand under knee for transition. |
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Term
Anterior Legs and Feet 7 minutes each
Transition from whole leg effleurage to which stroke? |
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Definition
Foot Flat Thigh Roll
With client's knee up and foot flat on table, sit on client's foot to stabilize, and roll thigh between your flat hands (compress tissue to femur). Stand up and grasp heel of client's foot in medial hand and place lateral hand under knee for transition. |
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Term
Anterior Legs and Feet 7 minutes each
Transition from foot flat thigh roll to which stroke? |
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Definition
Hip Rotation
From a bow stance, and supporting heel in right hand, lift and rotate limb at hip joint in complete circles. Lower leg and place hands at anterior ankle for transition. |
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Term
Anterior Legs and Feet 7 minutes each
Transition from hip rotation to which stroke? |
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Definition
Whole Lower Limb Effleurage
From a bow stance, effleurage entire limb, toes to hip. End stroke by placing medial hand on client's heel and lateral hand on dorsal surface of foot for transition. |
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Term
Anterior Legs and Feet 7 minutes each
Transition from whole lower limb effleurage to which stroke? |
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Definition
Hip Traction
From a bow stance, and holding at ankle, stretch limb gently but firmly, applying traction at hip joint.
Re-drape client and repeat on right leg. |
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Term
Abdomen and Chest 6 minutes
Start with which stroke? |
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Definition
Abdomen Effleurage
From a modified bow stance, spread oil by effleurage of abdomen, from pelvis up to ribs, separate hands laterally across top of abdomen and stroke down along flanks. Place hands on abdomen, with fingers of both hands pointing same direction (toward client's left side) for transition. |
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Term
Abdomen and Chest 6 minutes
Transition from abdomen effleurage to which stroke? |
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Definition
Sun/Moon Stroke
From a bow or T stance, facing client's right side, push foward with heel of hand, pull back with fingers, one hand making complete circles, the other making half circles. (Right hand always in contact, left makes crescent moon.) Move left hand off abdomen and begin to make loose fist with right hand for transition. |
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Term
Abdomen and Chest 6 minutes
Transition from sun/moon stroke to which stroke? |
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Definition
Small Intestine Stroke
Move into a T stance and with loose fist of right hand, make small circles into center of abdomen. (Tumble, tumble, spin pattern). Move to client's shoulder, facing feet with hands on client's lower left abdomen for transition. |
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Term
Abdomen and Chest 6 minutes
Transition from small intestine stroke to which stroke? |
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Definition
Colon Fan
Move into a modified bow stance and fan the colon in a backwards motion. (Decending: stand at shoulder facing feet; Transverse: face side of body; Ascending: face head.) Place right hand , palm down on client's lower right abdomen for transition. |
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Term
Abdomen and Chest 6 minutes
Transition from colon fan to which stroke? |
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Definition
Peristalsis Stroke
From a modified bow stance with left foot forward, use whole hand and one continuous stroke, following colon in direction of peristalsis. Place one hand on client's left side and the other on the right side on the lower ribs for transition. |
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Term
Abdomen and Chest 6 minutes
Transition from peristalsis stroke to which stroke? |
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Definition
Lower Rib Wring
Move into a horse stance and wring across both sides of the lower ribs and lightly over the abdomen down to the iliac crest. End stroke with hands on each side of abdomen at iliac crest for transition. |
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Term
Abdomen and Chest 6 minutes
Transition from lower rib wring to which stroke? |
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Definition
Torso Lift
Move into a modified bow stance and effleurage up abdomen, separate hands at ribs and slide them under lower ribcage until fingers touch at spine; draw hands outward and downward along flanks to iliac crest. Move to client's head for transition. |
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Term
Abdomen and Chest 6 minutes
Transition from torso lift to which stroke? |
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Definition
Integration Stroke
From a T stance and standing at client's head, spread oil down center of chest to bottom of ribs with long effleurage, then separate hands and pull up over ribs to center-line of body, separate hands and push down shoulders, then stroke back up posterior neck.
Or Chest Effleurage for draped females: From a T stance, spread oil across chest with effleurage, separating hands laterally from sternum to across shoulders and then up posterior neck. Place hands on client's right pectoralis major muscle for transition. |
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Term
Abdomen and Chest 6 minutes
Transition from integration stroke/chest effleurage to which stroke? |
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Definition
Pectoral Fan
From a T stance, working from opposite side of body, begin fanning just lateral to sternum and continue across pectorals. Do one side, then the other. Use thumbs or fingers, as size of chest will allow. |
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Term
Abdomen and Chest 6 minutes
Transition from pectoral fan to which stroke? |
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Definition
Integration Stroke
From a T stance and standing at client's head, spread oil down center of chest to bottom of ribs with long effleurage, then separate hands and pull up over ribs to center-line of body, separate hands and push down shoulders, then stroke back up posterior neck.
Or Chest Effleurage for draped females: From a T stance, spread oil across chest with effleurage, separating hands laterally from sternum to across shoulders and then up posterior neck. Move to client's left arm for transition. |
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Term
Arms and Hands 4 minutes each side
Begin with which stroke? |
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Definition
Whole Upper Limb Effleurage
From a bow stance, with right foot forward, oil entire left upper limb, hand to shoulder, with long effleurage strokes. Grasp client's wrist for transition. |
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Term
Abdomen and Chest 6 minutes
Transition from whole upper limb effleurage to which stroke? |
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Definition
Stabilized Effleurage
From a bow stance and stabilizing limb at hand, effleurage up entire limb, over deltoid and around back of neck and down shoulder. Use first one hand and then the other to effleurage both surfaces of limb. Move hands up to client's elbow for transition. |
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Term
Abdomen and Chest 6 minutes
Transition from stabilized effleurage to which stroke? |
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Definition
Arm Effleurage
From a bow stance, effleurage upper arm (humerus area). End stroke near shoulder for transition. |
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Term
Abdomen and Chest 6 minutes
Transition from arm effleurage to which stroke? |
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Definition
Arm Petrissage
Move into a horse stance and petrissage upper arm (humerus area). Place hands at client's elbow for transition. |
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Term
Abdomen and Chest 6 minutes
Transition from arm petrissage to which stroke? |
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Definition
Palmar Knead Stroke
Move into a T stance and facing head, use heel of hands scooping toward your fingertips, knead deltoid, biceps and triceps muscles. Grasp client's arm at elbow and wrist for transition. |
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Term
Abdomen and Chest 6 minutes
Transition from palmar knead spread to which stroke? |
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Definition
Elbow Fan
From a T stance, lifting and turning client's arm across the torso so their hand rests lightly on the opposite shoulder, support the arm at the elbow with your fingers under the joint, fan the attachments around the elbow with thumbs. Place client's arm back at side and place your hands at wrist for transition. |
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Term
Abdomen and Chest 6 minutes
Transition from elbow fan to which stroke? |
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Definition
Whole Upper Limb Effleurage
From a T stance, effleurage upper arm (humerus area) and shoulder and carry stroke down to forearm and hand. End stroke with hands on client's wrist for transition. |
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Term
Abdomen and Chest 6 minutes
Transition from whole upper limb effleurage to which stroke? |
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Definition
Forearm Effleurage
From a T stance, effleurage forearm. End with hands on client's wrist for transition. |
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Term
Abdomen and Chest 6 minutes
Transition from forearm effleurage to which stroke? |
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Definition
Forearm Fan
From a T stance, fan up posterior forearm, then turn arm over and fan anterior forearm. Grasp client's wrist for transition. |
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Term
Abdomen and Chest 6 minutes
Transition from forearm fan to which stroke? |
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Definition
Stripping Stroke
From a T stance, starting at the wrist and moving with pressure toward the heart, strip both surfaces of the forearm. End with hands on client's wrist for transition. |
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Term
Abdomen and Chest 6 minutes
Transition from forearm effleurage to which stroke? |
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Definition
Wrist and Metacarpal Fan
From a T stance, fan wrist and then channels between metacarpal bones on back of hand. Grasp client's hand for transition. |
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Term
Abdomen and Chest 6 minutes
Transition from wrist and metacarpal fan to which stroke? |
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Definition
Palm Stroke
From a T stance, turn hand over and stroke/spread client's palm with thumbs, then fan entire surface of palm and wrist. Grasp client's thumb for transition. |
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Term
Abdomen and Chest 6 minutes
Transition from palm stroke to which stroke? |
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Definition
Finger Rotation.
From a T stance, pull and rotate each finger. End with hands on posterior surface of client's hand for transition. |
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Term
Abdomen and Chest 6 minutes
Transition from finger rotation to which stroke? |
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Definition
Whole Upper Limb Effleurage
From a T stance, effleurage entire limb. Move to client's right side and repeat on right arm. |
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Term
Neck 4 minutes
Begin with what stroke? |
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Definition
Neck Stroke & Traction
From a T stance, stroke up from the 7th cervical to occipital ridge. Apply gentle traction. Leave fingers on occipital ridge for transition. |
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Term
Neck 4 minutes
Transition from neck stroke & traction to which stroke? |
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Definition
Occipital Circles
From a T stance, with deep firm pressure, make circles across the occipital ridge, medial to lateral. Finish with client's head resting in your palms for transition. |
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Term
Neck 4 minutes
Transition from occipital circles to which stroke? |
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Definition
Neck Stripping
From a small T stance, support head with right and roll to right (no further than brachial plexus.) Stroke lightly down left sternocleidomastoid, then more firmly along clavicle and trapezius to shoulder joint; with still more pressure, stroke back up trapezius to lengthen neck. Complete stroke three times on left side, then do right. Rest client's head in your palms for transition. |
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Term
Neck 4 minutes
Transition from neck stripping to which stroke? |
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Definition
Head Cradle
Move into a horse stance and cradle head securely by resting it in the palm of your dominant hand, supported by other hand. Lift head without tilting chin downward; while keeping face parallel to ceiling, move head in large slow circle in each direction. Slowly return head to table and drape hands over shoulders for transition. |
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Term
Neck 4 minutes
Transition from head cradle to which stroke? |
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Definition
Shoulder Rock
From a T stance, with hands cupping top of shoulders, gently rock whole body from acromioclavicular joint. Release hands and move to head for transition. |
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Term
Face and Scalp 5 minutes
Begin with which stroke? |
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Definition
Forehead stripping
Spread forehead with thumb strokes, ending with circles at temples. Place thumbs on medial portion of client's eyebrows for transition. |
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Term
Face and Scalp 5 minutes
Transition from forehead stripping to which stroke? |
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Definition
Eyebrow Lines
Trace along eyebrows from medial to lateral. Place index finger tips on supraorbital ridge for transition. |
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Term
Face and Scalp 5 minutes
Transition from eyebrow lines to which stroke? |
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Definition
Shiatsu Eye
Press all the way around the orbital ridge, using fingers on supraorbital ridge, thumbs on infraorbital ridge. Place thumb pads gently on client's closed eyelids for transition. |
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Term
Face and Scalp 5 minutes
Transition from shitasu eye to which stroke? |
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Definition
Eyelid Stroke
Stroke with thumbs lightly across eyelids. Place thumbs on bridge of client's nose for transition. |
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Term
Face and Scalp 5 minutes
Transition from eyelid stroke to which stroke? |
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Definition
Nose stroke
Stroke down ridge of nose. Place thumb pads on cheekbones for transition. |
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Term
Face and Scalp 5 minutes
Transition from nose stroke to which stroke? |
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Definition
Cheekbone Spread
Spread across zygomatic arch with thumbs. Place thumb pads below zygomatic arch, at nose for transition. |
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Term
Face and Scalp 5 minutes
Transition from cheekbone spread to what stroke? |
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Definition
Masseter Circles
Stroke below zygomatic arch ending in circles in masseter. Place thumb pads on maxilla for transition. |
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Term
Face and Scalp 5 minutes
Transition from masseter circles to which stroke? |
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Definition
Maxilla and Mandible Spread
Compress and spread upper and lower lip straight across with thumbs. Place thumbs on maxilla and index fingers on mandible, above and below the lips for transition. |
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Term
Face and Scalp 5 minutes
Transition from maxilla and mandible spread to which stroke? |
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Definition
Lip Squeeze
Use index finger and thumbs. Compress lips and stroke laterally. Place thumbs on top of chin with fingers below chin for transition. |
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Term
Face and Scalp 5 minutes
Transition from lip squeeze to which stroke? |
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Definition
Milking
Milk chin with thumbs and index fingers. Stroke medial and lateral along mandibular ridge. Lightly place fingers on inferior portion of throat for transition. |
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Term
Face and Scalp 5 minutes
Transition from milking to what stroke? |
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Definition
Throat Stroke
Stroke very lightly up throat. Place fingers next to client's ears for transition. |
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Term
Face and Scalp 5 minutes
Transition from throat stroke to which stroke? |
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Definition
Ear Circles & Massage
Circle around ears, then massage ears. Place hands on each side of client's head for transition. |
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Term
Face and Scalp 5 minutes
Transition from ear circles & massage to which stroke? |
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Definition
Scalp Circles
With fingers together, anchor into scalp, moving skin with circular motion over cranium. Complete next stroke and then repeat both on right side. |
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Term
Face and Scalp 5 minutes
Transition from scalp circling to which stroke? |
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Definition
Scalp Scratching
Scratch lightly over the skin. Slowly remove hands from client's scalp. |
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