Petrissage Use/Effects Flashcards
1
Q
P: increase local circulation
A
Mechanical
2
Q
P: fibre and connective tissue can be loosened
A
Mechanical
3
Q
P: decrease hyper tonicity in muscle
A
Mechanical
4
Q
P: soothing or stimulating
A
Reflexive
5
Q
P: decrease trigger points in muscle belly
A
Mechanical
6
Q
P: decrease stress/anxiety
A
Reflexive
Psychological
7
Q
P: increase sedation
A
Reflexive
Psychological
8
Q
P: increase alertness/arousal
A
Reflexive
9
Q
P: stimulate immune function/increase lymphatic return
A
Mechanical
Reflexive
10
Q
P: decrease pain, analgesic
A
Reflexive
11
Q
P: decrease edema
A
Mechanical
12
Q
P: decrease muscle spasm
A
Mechanical
13
Q
P: increase muscle flexibility/extensibility/mobility
A
Mechanical
14
Q
P: separation/lengthening muscle/fascia
A
Mechanical
15
Q
P: stimulate peristalsis
A
Mechanical
Reflexive
