Percussion

Percussion (or tapotement as it is often called) is highly stimulating and can be a pre-event technique. It is helpful with some nerve conditions (MS) and can help nerve stimulation and muscle contraction following a period of immobilisation. It is also possible to release a muscle that is in spasm. There are a number of techniques made with alternate hands striking the skin in rapid succession in elbow action with loose wrists. Cupping is performed with the hands forming a shallow cup shape so that a pocket of air is trapped against the skin. Hacking is performed with the outside border of the hand with loose wrists . Beating is performed by striking lightly with the palm side of a loosely held fist.

Great for: Bodybuilders/ bulky muscles/ tight shoulders/ upperbacks/ office workers/ runners legs.

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