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Classification Of Massage Movements

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1. Chinese refer to centering as






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






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






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






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






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






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






8. Hand Cupped






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






10. Friction technique: Finger/heel hand






11. Mechanical - machine - Manual






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






13. 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






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






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






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






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






18. French for skim or flow






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






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






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






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






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






24. Is a bone-againts- bone feeling






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






34. Side hand






35. Quick striking movement to stimulate or loosen tissue






36. Bad posture habits cause






37. 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)






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






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






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






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






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






43. Directed away from the heart






44. 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






45. Soft Fist






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






47. DO NO HARM!!!






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






49. Finger tips






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