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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. 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






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






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






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






6. Friction technique: Finger/heel hand






7. 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)






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






9. DO NO HARM!!!






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






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






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






13. Soft Fist






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






15. 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






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






17. Quick striking movement to stimulate or loosen tissue






18. Directed towards the heart






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






20. Finger tips






21. Directed away from the heart






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






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






24. Chinese refer to centering as






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






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






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






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






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






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






32. Hand Cupped






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






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






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






36. Flat hand






37. French for skim or flow






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






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






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






41. Is a bone-againts- bone feeling






42. Side hand






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






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






45. Mechanical - machine - Manual






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






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






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






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






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