Petrissage Technique
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- Q1What position should the therapist be in when applying the kneading technique?Sitting with legs crossedSquat position facing the client.Standing with arms extendedLying down next to the client30s
- Q2How should the hands be positioned for the ringing technique?Hands behind the backBoth hands facing upwardsBoth hands facing downwardsOne hand facing upwards, the other hand facing downwards.30s
- Q3What is the aim of the rolling technique in petrissage?To tighten the tissue layersTo lift the muscle fibers verticallyTo roll the skin over the top layer of fascia and produce a relaxation effect in the tissue.To create friction on the skin surface30s
- Q4How many times should the ringing technique be repeated up and down the leg?Ten times exactlyAnywhere between four to eight times.Once onlyUnlimited times30s
- Q5Why is it important to maintain the client's dignity during the massage?To prioritize technique over client comfortTo ensure a comfortable and respectful environment for the client.To demonstrate dominance as the therapistTo speed up the massage process30s
- Q6What should be done if there is too much medium left on the skin during the rolling technique?Wipe off excess medium with a towel.Apply more medium for better gripUse a different technique insteadIgnore the excess medium30s
- Q7In which area should the hands be positioned during the rolling technique?Triangle position, with fingers and thumbs touching.Spread apart for broad coverageForm a fist for focused pressureTouching only with the fingertips30s