Friction massage

In this section you will find a unique overview of some Cyriax transverse deep friction massage techniques used in soft tissue therapy. Every friction massage technique is illustrated with a photo and the technical/practical details are described extensively. DVD´s illustrating all Cyriax techniques can be purchased on line. The DVD´s also cover, besides the friction massage techniques, other conservative treatment techniques such as all manipulation and mobilisation techniques of the extremities and the spine.

Introduction
•	Friction massage effects
•	Transverse friction massage indications - contraindications
•	Friction massage - practical details
•	Transverse friction massage - duration and frequency
•	Friction massage - normal execution

Shoulder highlights - all techniques on DVD
•	Friction massage supraspinatus tenoperiosteal
•	Friction massage infraspinatus

Elbow highlights - all techniques on DVD
•	Transverse friction massage tennis elbow type 1
•	Friction massage tennis elbow type 2
•	Tennis elbow type 3 friction massage

Hip highlights - all techniques on DVD
•	Adductor longus musculotendinous junction friction massage
•	Adductor longus tenoperiosteal friction massage
•	Psoas muscle belly friction massage

Knee highlights - all techniques on DVD
•	Medial coronary ligament friction massage
•	Quadriceps infrapatellar/suprapatellar friction massage
•	Quadriceps parapatellar medial friction massage

Foot and ankle highlights - all techniques on DVD
•	Achilles tendon medial/lateral aspect friction massage
•	Achilles tendon anterior medial/lateral aspect friction massage
•	Anterior talofibular ligament fibular insertion friction massage
•	Calcaneofibular ligament friction massage

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Friction massage

Introduction

Shoulder highlights - all techniques on DVD

Elbow highlights - all techniques on DVD

Hip highlights - all techniques on DVD

Knee highlights - all techniques on DVD

Foot and ankle highlights - all techniques on DVD