156 Massage: hands and arms

up and down as far as it will go three times, and then from side to
side as far as it will go three times (Figure 12.13).
11 The massage is completed by repeating a few effleurage
movements to the hands as in 4. If time allows, movement 1 can
also be repeated.

EXERCISING To keep her hands flexible, the client should be encouraged to do the
THE HANDS following exercises for a few minutes each day. They will also
improve the blood circulation, which in turn will improve the colour

FIGURE 12.14 Exercising the hands