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Classification Of Massage Movements

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1. 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






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






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






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






5. Quick striking movement to stimulate or loosen tissue






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






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






8. Bad posture habits cause






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






10. Chinese refer to centering as






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






12. Mechanical - machine - Manual






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






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






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






16. Hand Cupped






17. DO NO HARM!!!






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






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






20. Friction technique: Finger/heel hand






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






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






23. Finger tips






24. Soft Fist






25. Directed away from the heart






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






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






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






29. Side hand






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






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






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






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






34. Directed towards the heart






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






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






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






38. Flat hand






39. 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)






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






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






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






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






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






45. Is a bone-againts- bone feeling






46. 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






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






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






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






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






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