Petrissage can be defined as pressure movement. The movements consist of repeatedly grasping and releasing the tissues with one or both hands in a lifting, rolling or pressing fashion. Petrissage movements (kneading, lifting wringing strokes) are often named according to the part of the hand used and include palmer kneading, palmer lifting, wringing, thumb kneading, finger kneading, skin rolling and picking up.
Effects:
- Helps venous circulation
- Increases lymphatic flow
- Improves absorption of substances within the tissues
- Loosens adherent tissues
- Moves the tissues over bone
