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Classification Of Massage Movements

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






2. Side hand






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






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






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






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






7. Finger tips






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






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






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






11. French for skim or flow






12. Directed towards the heart






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






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






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






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






17. Is a bone-againts- bone feeling






18. Directed away from the heart






19. Bad posture habits cause






20. DO NO HARM!!!






21. Flat hand






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






23. 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






24. 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






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






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






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






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






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






30. 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)






31. Friction technique: Finger/heel hand






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






33. Soft Fist






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






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






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






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






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






39. Mechanical - machine - Manual






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






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






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






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






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






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






46. Hand Cupped






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






48. Chinese refer to centering as






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






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