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Massage Pressure Calculator

Determine recommended massage pressure level based on condition, preference, and body area.

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Recommended Pressure

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Pressure CategoryLight to Medium
Recommended TechniqueEffleurage (long gliding strokes)
CautionsNone
How to Use This Calculator
  1. Enter the client's pressure preference rating (1-10 scale from their intake or verbal feedback).
  2. Input the treatment area and tissue type (superficial, muscular, deep fascial).
  3. Set the therapist's hand/forearm contact area in square inches.
  4. Review the recommended force range in pounds and pounds per square inch.
  5. Reassess pressure preference mid-session — tissue response and client comfort change as muscles relax.
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