Yet Another Individual OMT Technique:Facial Effleurage

Source: http://www.acofp.org/member_publications/print/0904_1_13.html



Dysfunction: Congestion of the superficial soft tissues of the face.
Objective: Enhance lymphatic drainage.
Physician Position: Seated at the head of the table.
Patient Position: Supine.

Procedure:
Place the pads of your index fingers bilaterally over the patient's forehead.

Apply medial to lateral pressured stroking. This is intended to moves interstitial fluid of the soft tissues of the face into the superficial lymphatic drainage.

Repeat steps one and two over the cheeks and chin.