tapotement

(təˈpəʊtmənt) n (Complementary Medicine) a form of massage consisting of rapid or rhythmic tapping of the body

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tapotement - massage in which the body is tapped rhythmically with the fingers or with short rapid movements of the sides of the hand; used to loosen mucus on the chest walls of patients with bronchitismassage - kneading and rubbing parts of the body to increase circulation and promote relaxation

tapotement

[tah-pōt-maw´] (Fr.) a tapping manipulation in massage.

ta·pote·ment

(tă-pot-mawn[h]'), A massage movement consisting in striking with the side of the hand, usually with partly flexed fingers. Synonym(s): tapping (1) [Fr. fr. tapoter, to tap]

percussion

Alternative medicine
A massage technique that consists of chopping and drumming by the sides of the hand to “fleshy” tissues (e.g., the back, buttocks and thighs).

tapotement

Percussion, see there.

ta·pote·ment

(tă-pōt'man[h]) A group of massage movements that involve the repetitive, regular, rhythmic striking of the tissue with some part of the hand; includes beating, hacking, cupping, and tapping.
See also: percussion
Synonym(s): tapping (1) . [Fr. fr. tapoter, to tap]

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noun massage in which the body is tapped rhythmically with the fingers or with short rapid movements of the sides of the hand

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