https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision_1/465/types-of-massage-key-notesWelcome to the Revision Guide for Student Nurses (Part I) by Vanessa Bird VN. This guide contains notes, self-test questionnaires and practical tasks to help you through your exams (Level 2 NVQ), and to use as a reference afterwards.April 2009. Importen-USTelligent Community 10https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision_1/465/types-of-massage-key-notesTue, 31 Mar 2009 07:42:24 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:7b1558af-2c67-47c5-acde-1a92986fd742Arlo Guthriehttps://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision_1/465/types-of-massage-key-notes#commentsCurrent Revision posted to Revision Guide For Student Nurses - Part 1 by Arlo Guthrie on 3/31/2009 7:42:24 AM<br /> <p>&nbsp;Page layout unfinished</p> <table border="0" bgcolor="#ff6600" align="center" width="556" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td> <table border="0" width="100%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="1"> <tbody> <tr> <td class="notesTblHdr"><strong>TYPE OF MASSAGE</strong></td> <td class="notesTblHdr"><strong>DEFINITION</strong></td> <td class="notesTblHdr"><strong>TECHNIQUE</strong></td> <td class="notesTblHdr"><strong>DURATION</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="notesTbl">Effleurage.</td> <td class="notesTbl">Stroking.</td> <td class="notesTbl">Carried out prior to petrissage and friction. Accustoms animal to touch. Massage from periphery of affected areato the centre with uniform pressure.</td> <td class="notesTbl">10 minutes.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="notesTbl">Petrissage</td> <td class="notesTbl">Kneading or compression.</td> <td class="notesTbl">Primarily used on muscles to enhance circulation. Muscle compressed from side to side.</td> <td class="notesTbl">3-7 minutes.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="notesTbl">Friction.</td> <td class="notesTbl">Circular, rythmic motions.</td> <td class="notesTbl">To aid absorption of local effusions and loosen superficial scar tissue/adhesions. Pressure is applied to encourage collagen formation.</td> <td class="notesTbl">3-7 minutes.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>&nbsp;</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>