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Classification Of Massage Movements

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






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






3. 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






4. Chinese refer to centering as






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






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






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






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






9. 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






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






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






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






13. DO NO HARM!!!






14. Bad posture habits cause






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






16. Friction technique: Finger/heel hand






17. Soft Fist






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






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






20. Flat hand






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






22. 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)






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






24. French for skim or flow






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






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






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






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






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






30. Hand Cupped






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






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






34. Side hand






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






36. Mechanical - machine - Manual






37. Quick striking movement to stimulate or loosen tissue






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






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






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






41. Is a bone-againts- bone feeling






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






43. Directed away from the heart






44. Directed towards the heart






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






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






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






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






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






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