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Classification Of Massage Movements

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






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






3. Finger tips






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






5. DO NO HARM!!!






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






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






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






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






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






11. Flat hand






12. Side hand






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






14. Bad posture habits cause






15. Quick striking movement to stimulate or loosen tissue






16. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






26. 1. Grinding Corn 2. The wheel 3. Advance and retreat..






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






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






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






30. French for skim or flow






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






32. Mechanical - machine - Manual






33. Chinese refer to centering as






34. 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)






35. Is a bone-againts- bone feeling






36. Hand Cupped






37. 1. Archer - Lunge 2. Horse - straddle






38. Directed towards the heart






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






46. Friction technique: Finger/heel hand






47. Directed away from the heart






48. Soft Fist






49. 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






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







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