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Classification Of Massage Movements

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1. Is a bone-againts- bone feeling






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






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






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






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






6. 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






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






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






9. 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






10. Bad posture habits cause






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






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






13. Side hand






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






15. Directed towards the heart






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






17. Soft Fist






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






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






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






21. Quick striking movement to stimulate or loosen tissue






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






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






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






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






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






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






28. Flat hand






29. Finger tips






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






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






32. 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)






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






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






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






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






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






38. DO NO HARM!!!






39. Friction technique: Finger/heel hand






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






41. Chinese refer to centering as






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






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






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






45. Directed away from the heart






46. French for skim or flow






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






48. Mechanical - machine - Manual






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






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