Which of the following is consistent with good percussion technique?
A) Allow all of the fingers to touch the chest while performing percussion.
B) Maintain a stiff wrist and hand.
C) Leave the plexor finger on the pleximeter after each strike.
D) Strike the pleximeter over the distal interphalangeal joint.
D) Strike the pleximeter over the distal interphalangeal joint.
Percussion takes practice to master. Most struggle initially with keeping the wrist and hand relaxed. Other challenges include removing the plexor quickly and keeping the other fingers off the chest wall. These can dampen the sound you are trying to obtain. The ideal target for the plexor is the distal interphalangeal joint.
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