The massage technique of pétrissage is best described as
a. gliding and long rhythmic strokes using both hands
b. focused, deep, circular motions using the thumb pads, heel of the hand, or fingertips
c. pressing, squeezing, kneading, and rolling movements by both hands
d. brisk, rhythmic, percussive movements using palms, fingertips, and knuckles
C
Pétrissage is defined as pressing, squeezing, kneading, and rolling movements by both hands. Effleurage is the gliding of long rhythmic strokes using both hands. Friction is focused, deep, circular motions using the thumb pads, heel of the hand, or fingertips. Tapotement is brisk, rhythmic, percussive movements using palms, fingertips, and knuckles.
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