The Steps to Geriatric Massage, Part 2

Continuing with the steps presented in the last post, here is the next series of steps for massaging geriatric clients.

Turn client over slowly to Supine position.

1.      From top of table - Effleurage chest and neck.

2.      Gentle alternating push on shoulders.

3.      Slow fingertip pulling up both sides of neck.

4.      Fingertips circles over Pectorals, Deltoids, Lavetor Scapula and up the neck.

5.      Continue circle behind the ears and onto the scalp.

6.      Effleurage forehead.

7.      Circle temples.

8.      Gentle fingertip pressure over cheeks.

9.      Masseter circles.

10. Jaw Effleurage.

11. Ear Massage.

12. Feather stroke over forehead.

Move to side of table.

1.      Effleurage entire arm and hand.

2.      Thumbs circles on back of hand.

3.      Thumb stripping between metatarsals.

4.      Thumb circles over palm of hand.

5.      Thumb and fingertip circles on both sides of wrist.

6.      Massage fingers.

7.      Gentle thumb stripping up both sides of forearm.

8.      Fingertips circles around elbow.

9.      Knead Biceps.

10. Fingertips circles around shoulder joint.

11. Support and lift arm to gently knead Triceps.

12. Milk down the forearm.

13. Final effleurage the entire arm.

14. Repeat all steps on other arm.

Undrape the abdomen.

1.      Effleurage abdomen.

2.      Gentle thumb pressure to open diaphragm.

3.      Clockwise circles.

4.      Petrissage and rake opposite side.

5.      Transition to other side following the rib line.

6.      Petrissage and rake opposite side.

7.      Clockwise circles.

8.      Fingertips vibration over colon pathway.

9.      Wringing.

10. Final Effleurage and cover.

 Undrape one leg.

1.      Effleurage entire leg.

2.      Petrissage and wring entire leg.

3.      Execute proper draping procedures and bend knee with foot flat on table.

4.      Palm stroke up the calf.

5.      Palm strokes up thigh.

6.      Fingertips circles down the thigh.

7.      Fingertips circles down the calf.

8.      While placing the leg back down – fingertips circle on back of knee.

9.      Light thumb circles on front of knee.

10.  Heart the knee.

11. Final Effleurage.

12. Massage the foot. (same as Swedish routine)

13. Repeat all steps on other leg.