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What is the term for friction in a massage movement?

Compression
Effleurage
Petrissage
Friction

The correct answer is: Friction

The term for friction in a massage movement is referred to as friction. This type of movement involves a specific technique where the hands move against the surface of the skin, creating heat through the mechanical action. Friction techniques are essential in massage therapy as they help to stimulate circulation and break down adhesions in the tissues. In contrast, compression refers to applying pressure to specific areas to relieve tension, while effleurage is a technique involving long, sweeping strokes meant to relax and warm the muscles. Petrissage consists of kneading motions that lift and squeeze the muscles. Understanding these different techniques and their applications is crucial for effective massage therapy, but when discussing specifically friction movements, the correct term is simply friction.