Which form of massage uses long strokes, kneading, and friction on superficial muscle layers?
a. Swedish massage c. Sports massage
b. Trigger-point mas-sage d. Deep tissue and fric-tion massages
A
Swedish massage uses long strokes, kneading, and friction on superficial muscle layers. Trigger-point massage applies pressure to active and latent trigger points in muscles; then muscles are stretched to help relaxation. Sports massage focuses on muscle groups related to particular sports. Deep tissue and friction massages release chronic patterns of tension using slow strokes and deep finger pressure on contracted areas.
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