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Classification Of Massage Movements

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1. Directed away from the heart






2. Quick striking movement to stimulate or loosen tissue






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






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






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






6. 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)






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






8. Directed towards the heart






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






10. Hand Cupped






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






12. Side hand






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






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






15. Mechanical - machine - Manual






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






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






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






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






20. 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






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






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






23. French for skim or flow






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






31. Finger tips






32. Soft Fist






33. Is a bone-againts- bone feeling






34. Friction technique: Finger/heel hand






35. Bad posture habits cause






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






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






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






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






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






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






42. Flat hand






43. Chinese refer to centering as






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






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






47. DO NO HARM!!!






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






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






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