Table 1. Posterior lower limb massage protocol.
Massage Technique Rate Time (duration)
In seconds
1. Effleurage 30-40 strokes/min 45
2. Friction on trochanter major 90-100 circle/min 10
3. Friction (circular) performed with the thumb (left hand, right hand, two hands together) 60-70 circles/min 50
4. Friction (circular) performed with the other four fingers (left hand, right hand, two hands together) 60-70 circles/min 50
5. Friction (circular) performed with the palm (left hand, right hand, two hands together) 60-70 circles/min 50
6. Deep friction 40-50 circles/min 20
7. Friction on achilles tendon 50-60 circles/min 20
8. Stroking on achilles tendon 40-50 strokes/min 20
9. Comb friction 30-40 strokes/min 50
10. Octave friction (medial, intermediate, lateral) 60-70 circles/min 50
11. Petrrissage (circular kneading with palm) 60-70 strokes/min 20
12. Petrissage with two hands (kneading medial thigh) 60-70 strokes/min 20
13. Cutting petrissage with two hands (medial thigh) 60-70 strokes/min 45
14. Petrissage on twisted leg 60-70 strokes/min 20
15. Stroking on twisted leg 45-50 strokes/min 20
16. Tapotment – hacking 240-260 contacts/min 45
17. Vibration - shaking 60-70 shakes/min 20
18. Effleurage 40-50 strokes/min 45