Department of Education

SCHOOLS DIVISION OF CITY OF MEYCAUAYAN

Pag-asa St., Malhacan, City of Meycauayan, Bulacan

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TLE (Wellness Massage)
Third Quarter-Week 5
Apply Wellness Massage Techniques
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TLE_HEWM10WT-IIIe-3
 Basic Manipulations of Massage (Friction)

LO 2. Apply wellness massage techniques

Objectives:

1. Define friction;
2. Be familiar with the different strokes of friction; and
3. Demonstrate basic manipulations, body works techniques and strokes
of friction.

Code: TLE-HEWM10WT-IIIe-3

Now that you have known two manipulations of massage, we will continue
exploring the next manipulation called FRICTION.

What is Friction?

 is a type of manipulation that involves light, brisk or deep strokes applied

by chafing or rubbing.

 Use of this stroke produces heat on the skin and superficial layers of the
muscles from resistance between client’s body and therapist’s hands.

 It is done without lubricant.

Therapeutic effects of friction

 can increase the movement of tissues over one another and will break
down adhesions and mobilize fibrous tissue.
 improve the extensibility of old scar tissue and help to free scars from
underlying tissues.
 Loosen up tight muscles where there are presence of pain or discomfort.

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Contraindications

1. Over joints which are deformed by rheumatoid Arthritis and dislocations

2. On bony surface
3. All cases of acute inflammation or severe pain

STROKES OF FRICTION

1. SUPERFICIAL WARMING

 also known as the Heat Rub

 generates heat by creating resistance to motion

 is a stroke done by briskly rubbing the palms of the hands against the
area to be massaged in order to warm the tissues.

 place both palms hands down on the client’s skin.

 move the hands briskly and simultaneously in opposite directions, one

hand moving towards you and the other hand moving away from you

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2. SAWING

 a stroke done by compressing the muscle firmly using the sides of the
hand, while the fingers are extended, then moving continuously in one
direction without losing contact with the skin.

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  it is best suited for the shoulder blades or inner scapulae and
extremities.

 fingertips, knuckles or ulnar surface of one or both hands may be used if

the surface area treated is small.

 compress the muscle firmly with open palms and extended fingers of
both hands

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3. ROLLING

 a stroke that uses the rapid back and forth movement of two hands to
shake and move the client’s/customer’s limb while the hands move
perpendicularly along the axis of the limb.

 roll the skin, muscles and surrounding tissues around the bone, moving
both hands in opposite directions.

 as you roll and compress the tissue around the extremity, use a back
and forth movement and slides your hand up and down the limb.

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4. WRINGING

 strokes that use both hands to hold a body part side by side then moving
the hands in opposite directions while compressing the muscle with the
use of the palm and fingers.

 is performed vigorously, like wringing a cloth to squeeze the water out.

 is best suited for arms, legs and fingers and is usually used to treat tight
muscles.

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5. CROSS FIBER
 also known as Deep Transverse Friction

 is a stroke done by applying firm and consistent pressure across the

muscle fibers.
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  is a very precise and penetrating form of friction massage.

 the direction of the movement should be across the pattern of muscle fiber.

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6. CHUCKING

 a stroke that uses the back and forth movement of the thumb or fingers
to rub the superficial tissue while applying the movement in the direction
parallel to the muscle tendons or ligaments being massaged.

 it is usually performed by one hand, while the other hand is supporting

the area that is being massaged.

 also known as parallel friction, this movement is often applied on bony

areas.

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7. CIRCULAR FRICTION

 a stroke that uses small, circular, and gliding movements of the fingers
or palms on the superficial tissue.

 this is particularly useful around the joints and in bony areas.

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Watch this video for the full demonstration of the manipulations of friction.

https://youtu.be/AQ0ayo0Kgdo

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 ACTIVITY 1: KNOWING THEM

Directions: Identify the strokes of friction being shown on the illustration. Use
the clue provided below to get the best answer. Use a separate sheet of paper
for your answers.

1. 2.

C K R G

3.
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C R L I

5.

S F A

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 ACTIVITY 2: MEET AND MATCH

Directions: Match the terms from column A to the description in column B. Write
the letter of your answer on a separate sheet of paper.

A B

1. Superficial Warming a. suited for arms, legs and fingers

2. Friction b. parallel friction

3. Cross Fiber c. deep transverse friction

4. Chucking d. friction

5. Wringing e. heat rub

ACTIVITY 3: LET’S PRACTICE!

Directions: Perform manipulations of friction to any adult member of the family.

Do it on the back body of your client.

Criteria Total Score Score

Mastery 10

Duration 5

Pressure 5

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Comments/Suggestions of the client: ______________________________________
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Client’s signature over printed name

ACTIVITY 4: VALUING

Based on the performance assigned to you, answer the following

questions. Write the answers on a separate sheet of paper.

1. What are your struggles before and after the performance?

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2. How did you solve or overcome these?

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3. Who among the members of your family help you solve the problems that
you encountered? What help did he/she offer to you?

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

CAROLINA S. VIOLETA, EdD

Schools Division Superintendent

JERRY D. CRUZ, PhD, CESE

Asst. Schools Division Superintendent

DOMINADOR M. CABRERA, EdD

Chief, Curriculum Implementation Division

EDWARD C. JIMENEZ, PhD

Education Program Supervisor- LR Manager

RAMILO C. CRUZ, PhD

Education Program Supervisor, EPP/TLE/TVL

LOUIE P. DEL ROSARIO

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