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Classification Of Massage Movements

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






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






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






4. Side hand






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






6. French for skim or flow






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






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






9. Directed away from the heart






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






11. 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)






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






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






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






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






16. Bad posture habits cause






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






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






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. 1. Archer - Lunge 2. Horse - straddle






21. Hand Cupped






22. DO NO HARM!!!






23. Finger tips






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






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






26. Chinese refer to centering as






27. Soft Fist






28. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






36. Is a bone-againts- bone feeling






37. Mechanical - machine - Manual






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






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






40. Directed towards the heart






41. Flat hand






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






43. Quick striking movement to stimulate or loosen tissue






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






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






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






47. 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






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






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






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