Learning Activity Sheet 13

Name: Grade Level &Section: Score:_____

Teacher: MARIA TERESA O. APARRE Subject: Wellness Massage Date: _____________
Type of Activity:
 Concept Notes  Individual  Formative
Lesson Topic: Massage Strokes
Learning Targets:
1. Discuss Petrissage massage.
2. Perform Petrissage massage.

Reference: Learner’s Material in Beauty Care (Wellness Massage)

Values Integration: Awareness and Being Gentle
Petrissage

This comes from the French verb pétrir meaning ‗to knead. Petrissage is an effective massage technique in which deep
pressure is applied to tissue and underlying muscle. Petrissage is used to free up movement of tissues and muscle by treating
muscle knots or spasms. The petrissage massage technique uses a squeezing technique in which can alleviate muscle
spasm.There are five manipulations in this group, but some can be further subdivided:

1. kneading
2. wringing
3. picking up
4. skin and muscle rolling
5. frictions.

All the manipulations in this group apply pressure to the tissues, but each manipulation differs in technique. The
true kneading manipulations apply pressure to the tissue and move them over underlying bone in a circular
movement. However, other manipulations have evolved where the tissues are lifted away from the bone, squeezed
and then released. Some of the manipulations in this group are quite difficult to perform and much practice is
needed to perfect them.

2.1 Kneading - There are many forms of kneading. The terminology used for each one will tell you what should be
done, so study them carefully.

2.1.a Palmar kneading: this is kneading with the palmar surface of the hand. There are different forms of palmar
kneading.
2.1.b Digital kneading: this is kneading with the digits (i.e. the fingers) index, middle and ring fingers are usually
used.
2.1.c Thumb kneading: this is kneading with the thumbs.
2.1.dUlnar border kneading: this is kneading with the ulnar border of the hand (ulnar bone or little finger side).

2.2 Wringing - Wringing is a manipulation where the tissues are lifted away from the bone, and pushed and wrung
from side to side as the hands move up and down. It must not be used on over-stretched muscles or those with poor
tone.

Technique

1. The stance is usually stride standing.

2. The hands must be warm, relaxed and supple.
3. The tissues are grasped in the palm of the hand and held between the fingers and thumb (taking care not to
pinch).
4. The tissues are lifted away from the bone. The tissues are moved diagonally from side to side by pushing the
fingers of one hand towards the thumb of the opposite hand.
5. Keeping the tissues in the palm and lifted away from the bone, the hands move up and down along the length of
the part, pushing the flesh from side to side. Do not pinch with the thumbs and fingers of the same hand.
6. The hands work up and down until the area is well covered and return to starting point.
2.3 Picking Up - Picking up is also a manipulation where the tissues are lifted away from the bone, squeezed and
released. It may be performed with one hand or with both hands. It must not be used on stretched muscles or those
with poor tone.
2.3.a Single-handed picking up: technique This method is performed with one hand grasping the muscle.
1. The stance is walk standing.
2. Spread the thumb away from the fingers, i.e. abduct the thumb.
3. Place the thumb on one side of the muscle or group and the fingers together on the other side.
4. Grasp and lift the muscle in the palm of the hand, squeezing with the thumb and fingers (do not pinch).
5. Release the muscle and move the hand forward, pushing upward with the palm and web of the abducted thumb.
Slight flexion and extension of the wrist accompanies this movement.
6. The hand moves upwards in this manner, picking up, squeezing, releasing and moving on.
7. The hand may work up and down, or it may work up and slide back down.
8. Use the other hand to support the tissues.

2.4 Skin Rolling - This manipulation presses and rolls the skin and subcutaneous tissues against underlying bone.

Technique
1. The stance is stride standing.
2. Place the hands flat over the area with the
3. Thumbs abducted.
4. Lift and push the flesh with the fingers towards the thumbs.
5. Roll this flesh, using the thumbs moving across towards the fingers. 6. Move smoothly onto a lower area and then
work back.

2.5 Muscle Rolling- This manipulation lifts the muscle away from the bone and moves it from side to side in a
rocking manner.

Technique
1. The stance is stride standing.
2. Place the thumbs nail to nail in a straight line on one side of the muscle and place the fingers over the other side.
3. Grasp and lift the muscle away from the bone.
4. Push the muscle with the thumbs towards the fingers, which give slightly as the muscle moves.
5. Push the muscle back towards the thumbs, using the fingers in the same way.
6. Push the muscle backwards and forwards, applying pressure into the muscle and using a rocking action.
7. Move along the muscle by sliding the hands.

2.6. Frictions

These are much localized manipulations performed with the fingers or thumb. They may be applied transversely
across muscle fibres or in a circular movement. They are deep movements performed with much pressure. The
pressure may be selected at the commencement and kept constant throughout, as is usual with transverse frictions,
or the pressure may get progressively deeper, as with circular frictions. The pressure must, however, be completely
released before moving on to a new area. Frictions are performed on dry skin, free of oil or talcum powder, so that
the fingers move the skin and do not slip over it. Remember these are specialised movements, used when localized
depth and pressure is required. They should not be confused with digital or thumb kneading, which applies constant
upward pressure using a circular movement. Fast stroking is also sometimes referred to as brisk friction because the
hands do apply friction to the area, but this covers a large area and is not localised.

2.6.a Circular Frictions - These are small circular movements performed by the fingers or thumb.

Technique

1. The stance is usually walk standing.

2. Select and examine the small localised area where frictions are required.
3. Stroke it gently with the sweeping thumb or palm.
4. Use the thumb or the fingers: the middle finger is usually used to reinforce the index and ring fingers.
5. Do not hyper-extend any joints when applying pressure, as this will strain and damage the joints. Keep the fingers
straight.
6. Circular frictions are performed in small circles, moving deeper and deeper into the tissues to a maximum depth,
then released. Repeat three to four times over the same spot and then move to another area as required.
7. The fingers or thumb must not slide or rub over the surface of the skin, but the superficial tissues must move with
the fingers over the deeper ones.
8. Areas requiring frictions may be tender and care must be taken not to cause unnecessary pain through excessive
pressure.
9. Effleurage or stroke the area frequently between friction manipulations and at the end of the treatment.

ACTIVITY 1:

1. Write what you have understood about petrissage. (10 points)

ACTIVITY 2:

Directions: Take a video of yourself performing petrissage massage and send your video to your teacher’s messenger
(Matet Errapa)

Prepared by: Maria Teresa O. Aparre Checked by : Roina S. Baliton

Subject Teacher HT- III
 Learning Activity Sheet 14
Name: Grade Level &Section: Score:_____
Teacher: MARIA TERESA O. APARRE Subject: Wellness Massage Date: _____________
Type of Activity:
 Concept Notes  Individual  Formative
Lesson Topic: Massage Strokes
Learning Targets:
1. Discuss Tapotement massage.
2. Perform Tapotement massage.
Reference: Learner’s Material in Beauty Care (Wellness )
Values Integration: Awareness and Being Gentle

Percussion or tapotement: where the hands strike the tissues

There are four manipulations in this group, named according to the position of the hands and the way in which they
strike the part:

1. Hacking
2. Cupping
3. Beating
4. Pounding

1. Hacking
-This manipulation uses the ulnar border of the hand and the little finger, ring and middle fingers to strike
the tissues in a light, springy, brisk manner. The forearm must alternately pronate and supinate to allow the
fingers to strike the part. The hands strike alternately.

Technique

1. The stance should be stride standing, with the feet a good distance apart and the knees relaxed or bent, keeping
the back straight.
2. Place the hands together with the fingers straight as in prayer, thumbs against chest.
3. Take the elbows away from the sides, i.e. abduct the shoulder joint. The wrists will now be extended at an 80–90°
angle.
4. Place the arms parallel and just above the part to be worked on.
5. Supinate and pronate the forearm so that the little fingers strike the part lightly and then lift away.
6. Practice this action until the arms roll easily.
7. Now practice the whole procedure. Part the hands and strike the part alternately(remember to keep the elbows
out and wrists extended).
8. Relax or slightly flex the fingers and, keeping the same action, strike the part alternately with the ulnar border of
the little, ring and middle fingers.
9. Strike lightly, briskly and rhythmically with alternate hands.
10.Work up and down or across an area – cover thoroughly.
11.The hands may also diverge – the heels of the hand stay close but the fingers diverge forming a ‗\/‘ shape. This is
useful over the upper fibres of the trapezius, below the nape of the neck.

2. Cupping
- Cupping (also known as clapping) is performed using the cupped hands to strike the part alternately. The
movements are light and brisk, producing a hollow sound.

Technique
1. The stance is stride standing, as for hacking.
2. Make a hollow shape with the hand by flexing themetacarpophalangeal joints (knuckle joints). Keepthe thumb in
contact with the index finger.
3. Straighten the elbows – they may flex and extend slightlywith the movement.
4. Place the hands on the part.
5. Flex and extend the wrist as the hands lift up and downalternately; keep the wrists loose and flexible.
6. Strike the part lightly and briskly with the fingers, part of the palm and heel of the hand.
7. The hands should clap the area, making a hollow sound. Avoid a slapping noise, whichwill occur if the hands are
too flat. This will sting and be uncomfortable for the client.
8. Work up and down or across the area. Cover it thoroughly four to six times until anerythema is produced.

3. Beating
- This is a heavier percussion movement that is useful on very large heavy areas of adipose tissue,
particularly over the buttocks and thighs. The manipulation is performed by striking the area with a
loosely clenched fist. The back of the fingers and heel of the hands strike the part as the hands
alternately drop heavily onto the area.

Technique
1. The stance is stride standing.
2. Loosely clench the fingers; keep the thumb against the hand.
3. Straighten the elbows.
4. Place the loosely clenched hands on the part so that the back of the fingers and heel of the hand lie in contact
with the part.
5. Extend and flex the wrist and lift the arms slightly so that the hands fall alternately and heavily on the part.
6. Work up and down or across the area and ensure that you cover it thoroughly four to six times.
7. The movement should be brisk and rhythmical. The pressure can vary from light to heavy, depending on the
required outcome and the type of tissue being worked on. Well-toned bulky muscles or a depth of adipose tissue
(fat) will be suitable for heavier pressure.
8. It is usual to work with both hands striking the part alternately, but it is possible over small or awkward areas to
use one hand only, supporting the tissues with the other.

4. Pounding
- This, again, is a heavy percussion movement, performed by the ulnar border (little finger side) of the
loosely clenched fist. The side of the hands strikes the part alternately.

Technique
1. The stance is stride standing.
2. Loosely clench the fingers.
3. Place the ulnar border of the hands on the part, with one hand slightly in front of the other.
4. Lift the front hand and strike behind the back hand as the back hand lifts off the part.
5. Continue to circle the hands over each other, striking the part alternately with each hand.
6. The movement should be brisk and rhythmical. The pressure can vary from light to heavy, depending on the
desired effect and density of tissue.
7. Cover the area thoroughly four to six times, or until the desired erythema reaction is achieved.

ACTIVITY 1:

1. Write what you have understood about tapotement massage. (10 points)

ACTIVITY 2:

Directions: Take a video of yourself performing tapotement massage and send your video to your teacher’s
messenger (Matet Errapa)

Prepared by: Maria Teresa O. Aparre Checked by : Roina S. Baliton

Subject Teacher HT- III
 Learning Activity Sheet 15
Name: Grade Level &Section: Score:_____
Teacher: MARIA TERESA O. APARRE Subject: Wellness Massage Date: _____________
Type of Activity:
 Concept Notes  Individual  Formative
Lesson Topic: Massage Strokes
Learning Targets:
1. Discuss Vibration massage.
2. Perform Vibration massage.
Reference: Learner’s Material in Beauty Care (Wellness )
Values Integration: Awareness and Being Gentle

Vibrations
- There are two manipulations in this group: shaking and vibration. Both produce vibrations or tremors
within the tissues. Shaking is a much bigger, coarser movement and produces shaking of the muscle,
while vibrations are fine movements that merely produce a tremor.

1. Vibration
- This manipulation is usually performed with one hand. However, on large areas both hands can be used.
The hand is placed over the area and vibrated either up and down or from side to side. The action
produces vibrations in the underlying tissue.

Technique

1. The stance is walk standing or stride standing.

2. Support the part with one hand.
3. Place the other hand on the part.
4. Keep the fingers straight and the thumb adducted.
5. Vibrate the hand up and down or from side to side to produce a tremor in the tissues. The hand maintains contact
throughout.
6. Avoid tension developing in the working hand, arm and shoulder.

ACTIVITY 1:

1. Write what you have understood about vibration massage. (10 points)

ACTIVITY 2:

Directions: Take a video of yourself performing vibration massage and send your video to your teacher’s messenger
(Matet Errapa)

Prepared by: Maria Teresa O. Aparre Checked by : Roina S. Baliton

Subject Teacher HT- III
 Learning Activity Sheet 16

Name: Grade Level &Section: Score:_____

Teacher: MARIA TERESA O. APARRE Subject: Wellness Massage Date: _____________
Type of Activity:
 Concept Notes  Individual  Formative
Lesson Topic: Post- advice and Post – services to Clients (AS)
Learning Target:
1. Familiarize the massage after care service .

Reference: Learner’s Material in Beauty Care (Wellness )

Massage After Care Advice

- 1. Drink plenty of water or herbal teas to help eliminate the toxins from the body.
- 2. Cut down on drinks containing caffeine so the body can begin to heal
- 3. Eat a light healthy meal so the body can concentrate on healing
- 4. Rest as much as possible
- 5. If possible avoid alcohol for about 24 hours.
- 6. If aroma therapy oils were used, try to avoid a bath/shower for at least 2 hours

After treatment you will usually feel relaxed and enjoy the benefits of the treatment. Occasionally, you may
experience a reaction from the treatment, however these are mainly due to the toxins being released from the body,
as the body is rebalancing and cleansing itself. More common reactions can include: aching/soreness of muscles,
tiredness and heightened emotional state. Less common reactions can include : headache, dizziness or nausea.
excessive urination, increase in bowel movement, Irritation, skin changes, fatigue, hyperactivity and change of
appetite.

Hot Stone Massage & Body Massage Aftercare

- You may feel a little light headed
- Drink plenty of water to hydrate & flush toxins
- Eat light, easy to digest meals
- Drink herbal teas or fresh juice
- Avoid alcohol, caffeine and cola
- Avoid heat and direct sunlight
- Take time out for relaxation
- Reschedule for 4-6 weeks time

ACTIVITY:

Directions: Fill in the blanks. Supply the missing word to make the statement complete.

1-2. Avoid ___________ for about _______ hours.

3 Eat light ____________ meal so the body can concentrate on healing
4-5. Cut down on drinks containing ______________ so the body can begin to ___________
6 _______ as mush as possible
7-8. If _______ therapy oils were used, try to avoid a ________ for at least 2 hours
9-10. Drink plenty of __________ or __________ to help eliminate the toxins from the body

Prepared by: Maria Teresa O. Aparre Checked by : Roina S. Baliton

Subject Teacher HT- III