Massage Maneuvers

Rotating maneuver:
Manipulation: The fingers, toes, wrist, and ankle joints are passively moved in an even, circular rotation. The movement should be gentle, forcible and stable. The range of movement is increased while the speed is decreased until the range of rotation reaches its normal limitation of movement; then the range is gradually decreased and the speed is gradually increased. The movement should be smooth and flexible, and not sluggish or interrupted (Fig. 3-7).

The rotating maneuver can relax and adjust the joints and facilitate their movement. For convenient, safe, flexible and reliable application of this maneuver it can be performed by both hands, one hand for fixation and the other hand for rotation. The rotation should not be applied violently in one direction because this may injure the joint.

Indications: This maneuver is usually applied to the fingers, toes, wrist, and ankle joints to maintain and improve their mobility; and it can also prevent diseases and slow the aging process. It can be used to treat chronic diseases, senile diseases, local injury, and pain. Before applying this maneuver, the joints should be relaxed by pulling and twisting maneuvers to avoid damaging them.

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