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Classification Of Massage Movements

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






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






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






4. Hand Cupped






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






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






7. Directed towards the heart






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






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






10. Finger tips






11. Friction technique: Finger/heel hand






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






23. Mechanical - machine - Manual






24. 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






25. 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)






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






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






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






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






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






31. Flat hand






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






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






34. Side hand






35. French for skim or flow






36. Chinese refer to centering as






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






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






39. Bad posture habits cause






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






41. DO NO HARM!!!






42. Directed away from the heart






43. Quick striking movement to stimulate or loosen tissue






44. Soft Fist






45. Is a bone-againts- bone feeling






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






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






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






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






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