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mou ld and adapt to the body contours

The hands must move In the direction of vsaath, tow,
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5, ' sit beginning distally and working proxitnciv r hock to ti,„
rpm strokes must be directed towards, and end .1
15‘ , Pi tiroile et
fvfn phstic nodes wherever possible

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' flow and even pressure.
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The Pressure should increase slightly at the end of thut notoiniyuoliutm:

The hands maintain contact on the return of stroke h ""*"
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',he movement Must be smooth and rhythmical with oon

10. the whole of the Palmer surface of the hand, fingers and thumb
should maintain contact with the body in a relaxed manner. (00 I
extend, abduct or link the thumbs, and do not spread the fingers
out, as these habits will give uneven pressure.)
it The hands usually work together with even ressure and rhythm
However, the hands may be used alternatelyp When care must r
taken to maintain an even pressure under each hand and to
synchronise the flow and rhythm.
12.0n small areas, one hand may work while the other supports the
tissues. On very small areas such as the face, fingers or toes, the
thumbs ry mbs only may be used in a sweeping action.
StrokeTechnique

1. The therapist's stance

depends on the direction of
movement — walk standing
( one foot in front of the
other) if working top
to bottom, stride
standing (feet
►art) if working from side
to
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hands must be
taxed and supple; y
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not always so. (a )