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Classification Of Massage Movements

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1. Finger tips






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






3. Directed away from the heart






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






5. Soft Fist






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






16. Quick striking movement to stimulate or loosen tissue






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






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






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






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






21. DO NO HARM!!!






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






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






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






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






26. Directed towards the heart






27. Bad posture habits cause






28. Friction technique: Finger/heel hand






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






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






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






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






33. Hand Cupped






34. 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






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






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






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






38. Flat hand






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






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






41. Mechanical - machine - Manual






42. Side hand






43. Chinese refer to centering as






44. 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






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






46. French for skim or flow






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






48. Is a bone-againts- bone feeling






49. 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)






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