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Massage Therapy Glossary
Swedish Massage
Swedish massage has become a catch all phrase for the manipulation of the soft tissues of the
body, including skin, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and fascia. Most often performed with oil. The specific swedish techniques include stroking, vibrations, shaking, effleurage (light long strokes), petrissage (circular manipulation), tapotement (percussive techniques) and rocking. Also see
Massage Therapy.
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