1.   With the whole palmar surface of the hand held length-wise, effleurage is applied to the inner and outer aspects, and to the back with the hand held transversely.

Fig. 59.—Kneading the Anterior Muscles of the Leg with the Thumb.

2.  The leg is semi-flexed to relax the muscles, pétrissage to calf with thumbs and fingers, the muscles well picked up and thoroughly worked.

3.  The tibialis anticus is kneaded with both thumbs working crosswise, one pointing inwards, the other outwards ; the muscle is well drawn away from the bone, stroking with thumbs over muscle from ankle to knee.

Fig. 60.—Kneading all the Muscles with the Palms.

Fig. 61. — Squeezing The Muscles Of The Calf.

4.  The peronei, which are on the outer side of the leg, are kneaded with the heel of the hand.

5.   Deep pétrissage, with palms of both hands grasping all the muscles, the hand on the inner aspect to be held below the tibia to avoid pressure on the bone, the other hand to be placed higher up so as to include the tibialis anticus.

6.   Fulling at each side and back, avoiding tibia.

7.   Squeezing.

8.   Slapping with flat fingers, also flail movement.

9.   Rolling effleurage.