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Classification Of Massage Movements

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






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






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






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






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






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






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






8. French for skim or flow






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






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






11. 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






12. Side hand






13. Is a bone-againts- bone feeling






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






15. Mechanical - machine - Manual






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






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






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






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






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






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






22. Bad posture habits cause






23. Quick striking movement to stimulate or loosen tissue






24. DO NO HARM!!!






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






32. Chinese refer to centering as






33. 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






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






35. 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)






36. Flat hand






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






38. Directed towards the heart






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






40. Friction technique: Finger/heel hand






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






42. Directed away from the heart






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






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






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






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






47. Soft Fist






48. Hand Cupped






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






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