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a tampone

English translation: palm cupping

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Italian term or phrase:a tampone
English translation:palm cupping
Entered by: nocciola

11:47 Mar 10, 2017
Italian to English translations [PRO]
Cosmetics, Beauty / Massage procedures training manual
Italian term or phrase: a tampone
Coscia: movimento con mani sincrone a tampone

What can "a tampone" mean in the context of massage techniques and movements?
The illustration shows small crosses on the thigh.

I need urgent help! Thanks in advance
nocciola
Germany
Local time: 22:52
with a patting motion
Explanation:
I'm not an expert but it should mean Patting, lifting and applying pressure briefly
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Lisa Jane
Italy
Local time: 22:52
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3with a patting motion
Lisa Jane
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Barbara Carrara

  

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with a patting motion


Explanation:
I'm not an expert but it should mean Patting, lifting and applying pressure briefly

Lisa Jane
Italy
Local time: 22:52
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Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in ItalianItalian
PRO pts in category: 9
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Reference information:
"Le pressioni locali si basano sul principio di comprimere una regione tra le due mani, oppure tra il pollice e le ultime 4 dita di una sola mano, oppure tra la mano e un piano sottostante. Le prime pressioni debbono essere eseguite il più vicino possibile ai gangli linfatici della regione interessata, mentre le successive, vengono esercitate verso la periferia.
Si tratta della famosa manovra a tampone assorbente, nella quale si dà alla mano una forma convessa e la pressione inizia dal palmo e termina alle estremità delle dita. Le pressioni locali esercitano un’azione d’ordine circolatorio e degli effetti sedativi sui muscoli."
http://tinyurl.com/jmbw4h6

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Note added at 4 hrs (2017-03-10 16:18:48 GMT)
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I'm afraid I don't know. Hopefully the Ita ref. will help you or any experts in massage techniques out there find the correct answer.

Barbara Carrara
Italy
Native speaker of: Native in ItalianItalian
PRO pts in category: 4
Note to reference poster
Asker: Thank you, but what is the name of this in English? Does anyone know? I have to sum it up in a short phrase.


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agree  bluenoric: palm cupping https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_OrdBkaVwY
19 hrs
  -> Non ho guardato il video, ma dalla descrizione non sembra corrispondere...
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