FRICTION

Is a type of manipulation that involves light, brisk or deep strokes applied by chafing or rubbing.

 Its an accurately delivered penetrating pressure applied through fingertips/thumbs when

doing the manipulation

3 Therapeutic effects of friction

 can increase the movement of tissues over one another and will break down adhesions and
mobilize fibrous tissue

 improve the extensibility of old scar tissue and help to free scars from underlying tissues.

 Loosen up tight muscles where there are presence of pain or discomfort.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

 Over joints which are deformed by rheumatoid Arthritis and dislocations

 ON BONY SURFACE

 All cases of acute inflammation or severe pain

STROKES OF FRICTION

SUPERFICIAL WARMING

 Also known as the Heat Rub.

 Is a stroke done by briskly rubbing the palms of the hands against the area to be massaged in
order to warm the tissues.

 Its move the hands briskly and simultaneously in opposite directions, one hand moving towards
you and the other hand moving away from you

SAWING

 A stroke done by compressing the muscle firmly using the sides of the hand, while the fingers
are extended, then moving continuously in one direction without losing contact with the skin.

 fingertips, knuckles or ulnar surface of one or both hands may be used if the surface area
treated is small.

ROLLING

 A stroke that uses the rapid back and forth movement of two hands to shake and move the
client’s/customer’s limb while the hands move perpendicularly along the

 axis of the limb.

WRINGING

 strokes that use both hands to hold a body part side by side then moving the hands in opposite
directions while compressing the muscle with the use of the palm and fingers.
CROSS FIBER

 Also known as Deep Transverse Friction

 Is a stroke done by applying firm and consistent pressure across the muscle
fibers.

CHUCKING

 it is usually performed by one hand, while the other hand is supporting the area that is being
massaged

 also known as parallel friction, this movement is often applied on bony areas.

CIRCULAR FRICTION

 A stroke that uses small, circular, and gliding movements of the fingers or
palms on the superficial tissue.

 This is particularly useful around the joints and in bony areas.