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Transverse Friction Massage - Ann Porretto-Loehrke | MedBridge

A hand therapist demonstrates transverse friction on the extensor digitorum near the outer elbow in a short clip from a clinical course. Using a reinforced thumb she compresses, sweeps across the tissue and releases in a slow rhythm, then follows with rhythmic stretching.

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Video: Transverse Friction Massage - Ann Porretto-Loehrke | MedBridge, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmXpDbD-xZc

Length1:24
RatingClarity 4/5 · Credibility 5/5 · Relevance 3/5
Clip from a hand-therapy course for clinicians; very short and focused on elbow rehabilitation.
Coverstechniques/cross-fibre-friction · techniques/transverse-friction · muscles/extensor-digitorum · muscles/wrist-extensors
Watchhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmXpDbD-xZc

Key points

  • One thumb reinforced by the other gives a stable contact.
  • Compress, sweep across the fibres, release - in a slow, rhythmic cycle.
  • Stay in contact with the skin on the return, but without pressure.
  • Friction is followed by gentle rhythmic stretching of the muscle.

Cautions

  • Clinical tennis-elbow treatment is outside Cert IV scope; refer clients with elbow pain.