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Classification Of Massage Movements

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






2. Soft Fist






3. Finger tips






4. Quick striking movement to stimulate or loosen tissue






5. Chinese refer to centering as






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






14. Is a bone-againts- bone feeling






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






16. Mechanical - machine - Manual






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






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






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






20. Flat hand






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






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






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. 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)






25. French for skim or flow






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






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






28. Directed towards the heart






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






30. Directed away from the heart






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






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






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






34. 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






35. Side hand






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






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






38. 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






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






40. Hand Cupped






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






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






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






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






45. Friction technique: Finger/heel hand






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






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






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






49. Bad posture habits cause






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