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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. Side hand






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






4. 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






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






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






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






8. Soft Fist






9. Finger tips






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






11. French for skim or flow






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






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






14. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






21. Flat hand






22. DO NO HARM!!!






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






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






25. Mechanical - machine - Manual






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






27. Bad posture habits cause






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






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






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






31. 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)






32. Quick striking movement to stimulate or loosen tissue






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






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






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






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






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






38. Directed towards the heart






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






40. Friction technique: Finger/heel hand






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






42. Is a bone-againts- bone feeling






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






44. Directed away from the heart






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






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






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






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






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






50. Hand Cupped