Department of Education
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF CITY OF MEYCAUAYAN
Pag-asa St., Malhacan, City of Meycauayan, Bulacan
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Activity Sheet 10
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TLE (Wellness Massage)
Third Quarter- Week 3
Apply wellness massage techniques
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TLE_HEWM10WT-IIIc-3
Basic Manipulations of Massage (Effleurage)
LO 2. Apply wellness massage techniques
Objectives:
1. Define Swedish massage; effleurage;
2. Be familiar with the different strokes of effleurage; and
3. Demonstrate basic manipulations, body works techniques and strokes
of effleurage..
Code: TLE-HEWM10WT-IIIc-3
Massage is not just about gliding the hands and fingers over a
client/customer’s skin. There are basic manipulation and strokes that a massage
therapist must know, regardless of the modality he/she performs. Take note,
however, that different modalities of massage uses different techniques. Swedish
Massage uses five basic manipulations with various strokes, while Shiatsu
Massage makes use of extensive pressure techniques and Thai Massage uses
bodyweight balance, pressure, stretching and movements.
Occasionally, some basic strokes and manipulations are incorporated in
Shiatsu and other applicable strokes in Thai massage sessions, depending on the
massage plan and the client’s/customer’s need and condition.
Swedish Massage
is the most commonly known modality of massage. It is done by
systematically manipulating the bare skin of the human body
to promote and maintain a balanced blood circulation.
5 Manipulations of Swedish Massage
Effleurage
Petrissage
Friction
Tapotement
Vibration
What is effleurage? (efle’raZH)
It is where the hands skim over the surface of the tissues The word
effleurage‘ comes from the French verb effleurer, which means to
skim over‘.
It is where the hands skim over the surface of the tissues The word
effleurage‘ comes from the French verb effleurer, which means to
skim over‘.
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Effleurage or gliding is a type of manipulation that uses gliding
movements of the palms, fingers, and forearms over a portion of the
client’s body with varying amounts of pressure.
How to do the effleurage?
https://bit.ly/3rxAofY
Technique in performing the effleurage
The whole palm of the hands placed on the area being treated.
The fingers are close together.
It is a link movement. It starts the session, ends the session and is used
as a link movement.
Hands must be relaxed at all stages and should mold around the area
being treated.
Pressure is always toward the heart and pressure is at its greatest at the
end of the stroke.
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A relaxed and gentle rhythm must be established in order to prepare the
person for the movements to follow.
Performed slowly it is soothing and relaxing
Performed briskly it is stimulating.
You can alternate between the pressure and speed of movements to
create the desired results.
The palms of the hand, the padded fingers and thumb can be used.
At the end of the strokes the hands glide back with NO pressure.
The length of the stroke depends upon the part being treated.
This stroke initiates each movement.
Never remove your heart from the client body between movements
Effects
Promotes the flow of blood.
Increases the flow of blood.
It warms the tissue and muscles.
Improves the capillary circulation.
Has a soothing effect on the nerve endings of the skin – promoting
relaxation.
This allows the patient to become accustomed to the therapists’ touch.
A link for all other moves
Contraindications
Areas that are grossly swollen
Over Varicose veins
Very hairy skin/areas
Newly healed scar tissue
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STROKES OF EFFELEURAGE
1. ONE HAND RAKING
is a technique that uses the index and middle fingers, held together or
apart, thus forming a letter “V”, to glide toward one direction.
it is used to check the proper alignment of muscles and spine.
1st step upward 2nd step downward
2. IRONING (DEEP EFFLEURAGE)
is a technique that uses the gliding movements of the palms,
forearms and knuckles.
it calms the nervous system when done slowly.
Slow gliding movements are done to deepen the pressure applied to
the muscles.
The deeper the glide the slower the move.
https://youtu.be/3to57MR-JFY
Ironing using palm Ironing using knuckles
https://bit.ly/34LqptJ
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Ironing using forearm
3. Circular One Handed
is a technique performed by gliding the hand in a circular motion
around the shoulder, hip, knee and abdomen.
This technique relaxes the client and prepares the area for deeper
strokes.
https://bit.ly/34LqptJ
4. Alternate Raking
The same as one hand raking but uses two hands alternately to glide
from the top to the spine down to the bottom in a continuous movement
while maintaining contact with the skin.
https://youtu.be/hbJ-hpl-YNc
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5. Heart Shape
Is a technique that uses both hands to glide in a continuous
movement on the back, neck and shoulders, while forming a heart
shape.
It increases blood and lymph circulation and relaxes the client.
It is done either towards the head or towards the legs.
https://bit.ly/34LqptJ
6. Circular Two Handed
this technique uses both hands either side-by-side each other (Parallel)
or one on top of the other (Overhand) while gliding in a circular motion.
This technique relieves insomnia.
“Overhand technique”
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“Parallel technique”
https://bit.ly/34LqptJ
7. Alternate Hand (circular sun/ moon)
a technique is done by gliding one hand in an outward manner to form a
circular or crescent shape while the other hand follows the same path.
https://bit.ly/34LqptJ
Watch this video for the full demonstration of the manipulations of effleurage.
https://youtu.be/0xur_XdAgzw
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ACTIVITY 1: MEET and MATCH
Directions: Match the illustrations on column A to their terms on column B.
Write the letter of your answers on a separate sheet of paper.
A (ILLUSTRATIONS) B (TERMS)
1.
a. raking
b. alternate raking
c. ironing
d. effleurage
e. heart shape
f. circular two-handed
2.
3.
4.
5.
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ACTIVITY 2: FACT or BLUFF
Directions: Read each statement carefully. Write the word FACT if the statement
is correct and BLUFF if it is incorrect. Write your answers on a separate sheet
of paper.
1. Massage can be done even over a varicose vein.
2. In performing deep effleurage, the deeper the glide the slower the move.
3. Circular two handed can be done either overhand or parallel motion.
4. Raking is done forming letter “B” of the index and middle fingers.
5. In performing effleurage the whole palm of the hand is used and fingers are
closed together.
ACTIVITY 3: COMPLETE ME UP!
Directions: Fill in the missing word to complete the idea. Write your answers on
a separate sheet of paper.
___________ is a type of manipulation that uses gliding movements of the palms,
______________, and ___________ over a portion of the client’s body with varying
amounts of pressure.
It is where the hands skim over the surface of the tissues. It comes from the
French verb___________, which means to ____________ over.
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ACTIVITY 4: LET’S PRACTICE!
Directions: Perform effleurage and its manipulations 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
Comments/Suggestions of the client: ______________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
Name and Signature over Printed Name:____________________________________
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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
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