What type of massage therapy stroke would be best to use if you plan on compressing the superficial layers of tissue into underlying tissue and bone?
A)Petrissage
B)Effleurage
C)Friction
D)Vibration

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The techniques of friction compress superficial layers against deeper structures in order to broaden, flatten, and smooth out tissue. There are many types of friction including direct pressure, ironing, and CFF. No matter what the technique is named, if it is pressing tissue into underlying tissue, it is known as a friction type of technique.

What Type of Massage Therapy Stroke Would Be Best to Use