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effleurage
effleurage (ˌɛflɜːˈrɑːʒ) n (Complementary Medicine) a light stroking technique used in massagevb (Complementary Medicine) (intr) to massage using this movement[C19: from French effleurer to stroke lightly]effleurageA gentle technique used in massage that involves stroking with the palms of the hands.Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | effleurage - a rhythmic stroking; "effleurage of the abdomen is used in the Lamaze method of childbirth"massage - kneading and rubbing parts of the body to increase circulation and promote relaxationLamaze method, Lamaze method of childbirth - a method that prepares a mother for natural childbirth; the pregnant woman (in classes and at home) practices (usually with the help of a coach) and learns about the physiology of childbirth and techniques of relaxation, concentration, and breathing |
effleurage
effleurage [ef″loo͡-rahzh´] (Fr.) stroking movement in massage. During childbirth, a light circular stroke of the lower abdomen, done in rhythm to control breathing, to aid in relaxation of the abdominal muscles, and to increase concentration during a uterine contraction. The stroking is accomplished by moving the wrist only. Concentrating on the coordination of stroking and breathing is believed to block out some of the sensations created by the contracting uterus. Effleurage.ef·fleu·rage (e-flĕr-ahzh'), A stroking movement in massage. [Fr. effleurer, to touch lightly] effleurage Massage
Massage therapy in which the therapist employs long, slow, rhythmic, light and heavy pressure strokes from the fingertips, thumbs, knuckles and palms. Effleurage may be combined by some therapists with aromatherapy.ef·fleu·rage (ef-lūr-ahzh') A form of massage consisting of superficial or deep long, unbroken strokes in which the hand conforms the surface and follows the fiber direction of underlying structures.
See also: pétrissage[Fr. effleurer, to touch lightly]effleurage
Words related to effleuragenoun a rhythmic strokingRelated Words- massage
- Lamaze method
- Lamaze method of childbirth
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