How and When to do Percussion/Tapotement Massage

Tapotement is a repetitive striking motion that can make sounds. It’s also known as percussion. Tapotement is normally done at the end of the massage anywhere from 2-5 min. It can be done over the sheet or on the skin. Gentle Tapotement is relaxing & soothing. Vigorous Tapotement is invigorating and generates blood flow to the area. **Never do hard Tapotement over kidney area or below the thighs.**
There are 7 variations of Tapotement
1. Tapping - can be done on face & scalp. You can put your finger tips together or separate them. You can tap with both hands simultaneously or alternatively.
2. Hacking - is done with the ulnar part of the hands with hands facing each other. Hacking can be done with loose fingers or closed fingers for a stronger effect. Whacking is with fingertips together palms apart.
3. Cupping - is like holding water in your hand. This creates a vacuum and makes a hollow sound. This technique can be used to loosen and expel phlegm. Usually done over the Thorasic area and rib cage. It is best to do on the clients exhale.
4. Pincement - it is like pulling a tissue from a box. Strike, grasp and lift. The skin bounces back.
5. Pounding - with loose fists and thumbs up you pound on the body. It is used for larger muscles. Rapping is like knocking on the door. Be careful (light) over kidney are and behind the knees.
6. Clapping - with flat hand facing down and fingers together you slap lightly on the body.
7. Diffused - with a flat relaxed hand facing down (prone) you put it on the client. With the other hand you pound over the flat hand. This is appropriate for the abdomen.
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