Effleurage Strokes

Question 1

What are the 5 effl. strokes?

Answer 1

Single Handed
Single reinforced
Double Handed
Double Alternating
Forearm

Question 2

What are the benefits of effl.?

Answer 2

Introducing touch to the client
Putting the client at ease
Warming the tissues
Increasing blood flow
Muscle relaxation
Palpating tissue

Question 3

What are the physiological effects of effl.?

Answer 3

Chemical:
Histamine = vasodilation = +Bloodflow

Mechanical:
+ Venous flow
+ lymphatic flow
- Oedema

Reflex Effects:
Stimulates local cutaneous mechanoreceptors that moderate pain
Increase blood pressure initially, then decrease it