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Classification Of Massage Movements

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






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






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






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






5. Directed towards the heart






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






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






8. 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)






9. Friction technique: Finger/heel hand






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






11. French for skim or flow






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






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






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






15. Directed away from the heart






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






17. Flat hand






18. Is a bone-againts- bone feeling






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






20. Quick striking movement to stimulate or loosen tissue






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






30. Side hand






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






32. Chinese refer to centering as






33. Hand Cupped






34. Soft Fist






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






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






37. Mechanical - machine - Manual






38. 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






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






40. Bad posture habits cause






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






42. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






50. Finger tips