Table 2.
Anterior lower limb (thigh) massage protocol.
| Massage Technique | Rate | Time (duration) In seconds |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Effleurage | 30-40 strokes/min | 30 |
| 2. Friction (circular) performed with the thumb (left hand, right hand, two hands together) | 60-70 circles/min | 30 |
| 3. Friction (circular) performed with the other four fingers (left hand, right hand, two hands together) | 60-70 circles/min | 30 |
| 4. Friction (circular) performed with the palm (left hand, right hand, two hands together) | 60-70 circles/min | 30 |
| 5. Deep friction | 40-50 circles/min | 15 |
| 6. Comb friction | 30-40 strokes/min | 25 |
| 7. Octave friction (medial, intermediate, lateral) | 60-70 circles/min | 30 |
| 8. Petrrissage (circular kneading with palm) | 60-70 strokes/min | 20 |
| 9. Cutting petrissage with two hand (medial thigh) | 60-70 strokes/min | 20 |
| 10. Tapotment – hacking | 240-260 contacts/min | 30 |
| 11. Vibration | 60-70 shakes/min | 10 |
| 12. Effleurage | 40-50 strokes/min |