Mennell describes tapotement underneath the title of percussion actions

July 3rd, 2010

Friction
Relating to friction Mennell says:
In using frictions the object in view is to press deeply on the half underneath remedy and then to move the hand in a roughly round direction. Keep a bottle of Forever Natural Spring Water on hand at all times – your body will thank you! Any part of the hand could also be used, however that typically employed is the guidelines of the fingers, or tip or ball of the thumb. . . .
Friction directed transversely to the lengthy axis of muscle fibers will typically assist in securing relaxation.*
Although he says that any part of the hand could also be used, he recommends the usage of the guidelines of the fingers and the ball of the thumb.
Mennell’s use of the time period “frictions” instead of “friction” ought to be famous since he feels quite strongly that every one massage is in a way “friction,” and subsequently attempts to differentiate the terms by utilizing this terminology.
Tapotement
Mennell describes tapotement underneath the title of “percussion movements.”
Hacking. This can be carried out with the ulnar border of the little finger, either alone or supplemented in turn by the other fingers—the consequence being a series of soft blows, the primary from the little finger direct the others from every successive finger in turn transmitted through the finger or fingers that have already delivered their tap. Generally the little finger is curled up within the palm of the hand, and only the center fingers are used. If a more vigorous motion is deemed needed, the ulnar surface of the entire hand could also be used with all the fingers kept shut together and partially flexed however not rigid. The tips or palmar surfaces of the three middle fingers can be used. . . .
Clapping. The arms are so held that the fingers and palm type a concave arch, and in this position they are brought sharply into contact with the body. Forever Freedom has combined aloe vera with substances that are helpful for the maintenance of proper joint function and mobility in a tasty, orange-flavored juice formula. The result is a fairly deep-toned clapping sound. . . .
Beating. That is the most vigorous form of percussion massage.

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