Effleurage is a massage technique that involves constant movement of light, slow gliding and:

Effleurage is a massage technique that involves constant movement of light, slow gliding and:

• A. Stroking
• B. Kneading
• C. Shaking
• D. Tapping

Answer: (A)

Effleurage consists of long, smooth gliding strokes with light, continuous contact. These gentle strokes are performed to warm the tissue, promote circulation and lymphatic flow, and prepare the body for deeper work. Because the movement is uninterrupted and deliberately light and slow, the best description is stroking. Kneading involves lifting and squeezing tissue (a deeper, petrissage technique), shaking is rapid vibration, and tapping is percussive tapping (tapotement).

Effleurage consists of long, smooth gliding strokes with light, continuous contact. These gentle strokes are performed to warm the tissue, promote circulation and lymphatic flow, and prepare the body for deeper work. Because the movement is uninterrupted and deliberately light and slow, the best description is stroking. Kneading involves lifting and squeezing tissue (a deeper, petrissage technique), shaking is rapid vibration, and tapping is percussive tapping (tapotement).