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Classification Of Massage Movements

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1. Is the change in the quality of the feeling as the end of a movement is achived






2. Connection to environment and the client - Temperature - sound - smell - lighting - completing the circuit






3. Kneading technique- lift and spread the muscles with thenar eminence(lifting and spreading)






4. Soft Fist






5. Is an abrupt restriction to a joint movement due to pain






6. First and last contact the practitioner has with the client






7. Oscillating - Orbital - Thumper(finger tips) various depth and pressure






8. Passive - client lays relaxed are.O.M. (range of motion)






9. Friction technique: Rapid movement back and forth. Used to relax. Stimulate nerve sensation






10. Kneading technique - French- lift - massage - squeezing the tissue






11. Friction technique:longitudinal friction - movement of muscle tissue in same direction of muscle fibers. Moving fluid and stretching muscles Man masturbating is chucking






12. More downward force movement is slower. Stretch and broadening tissue






13. Latin/Greek;Massa; - Latin;Masso;- Greek Both mean to touch - handle - squeeze - or knead






14. 1. Superficial or Deep - Depth 2. Light or Heavy - Pressure 3. Gentle or Vigorous - Speed






15. Is a cushioned limiataion where soft tissue prevents further movement - such as knee flexion






16. The observation of body postures in relation to safe and efficient movement in daily living activites.






17. Friction technique:Directed downward force-rhythmically used movement of fluid and release tension.






18. Mechanical - machine - Manual






19. Chinese refer to centering as






20. 1. Physical - point approximately 2; below your navel is your center 2. Psychological - self-assured and emotionally stable (Focused)






21. Quick striking movement to stimulate or loosen tissue






22. A. Hostile or aggressive b. Erotic or Sexual c. Appropriate/Therapeutic 1) Mechanical: with the intent of an outcome 2) Expressive: hug - empathy - console






23. 1. Intention 2. Emotion - Keep it in check as a therapist.






24. French for skim or flow






25. A) Clean and Sanitary b) Hands thoroughly washed c) Nails short and smooth d) Maintain comfortable temp e) No massage after a full meal (it can be done but avoid abdomen area) f) Never deep stroke away from the heart g) Don't work so hard you fatigue






26. Used to reduce adhesions as well as stretch and flush muscle tissue.






27. Assisted - Client moves joint Therapist helps move beyond the apex






28. Flat hand






29. Resistive - client apply movement and therapist resist movement PNF Stretch.






30. Friction technique: Finger/heel hand






31. Finger tips






32. Directed towards the heart






33. Friction technique:like Indian burn. Back and forth movement with hands close together. Warm and separate tissue.






34. Hand Cupped






35. Is a bone-againts- bone feeling






36. DO NO HARM!!!






37. Massage technique:Movement from the center out with light pressure with fingertips to stimulate or sedate nerves. Can be used opening or closing.






38. Friction technique:used to broaden and separate and align tissue.






39. Friction technique:used to induce relaxation. Exactly gentle shake for tissue to let go.






40. Side hand






41. Long - light strokes - mostly used at beginning or end of work. Good for warming area - stimulating venous flow and induce relaxation.






42. A. Technique b. Duration(time) c. Speed d. Force(Pressure) e. Direction






43. The systematic application of specific touch techniques - using hands - fingers - or other devices to elicit a desired physical - physiological - or emotional response.






44. Massage technique:Movements in one direction over entire body with hands just above the client's body. Effects energy.






45. A. Remain loose & relaxed - (joints flexed) b. Stay behind the stroke c. Use gravity (mother nature do the work) d. Keep body square e. Triangle principle (Good foundation)






46. Kneading technique - Gentle lift the skin between finger and thumb. Push with finger pull with thumb to loosen fascia and improve movement.






47. A. Cultural Influences - where people come from matter B. Age C. Gender D. Lifestyle (Experience - such as abuse) E. Spiritual F. Massage- making contact without movement G. Classification






48. Moving two layers against one another to separate tissue and break down adhesions(scar tissue)






49. Directed away from the heart






50. Friction technique:Movement of tissue along its axis - encourage relaxation (play dough)